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Odisha OTET Notification 2025 Out
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Odisha OTET Notification 2025 Out: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack has released the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) Notification 2025 on 11th November 2025. Along with the short notice, the board has announced the registration dates, exam schedule, and admit card release date. Candidates who are willing to become teachers in government and private schools in Odisha can now check the complete details below.

The online registration process for OTET 2025 will begin on 12th November 2025 and continue till 25th November 2025 at the official website — www.bseodisha.ac.in.

OTET Notification 2025 – Overview

ParticularsDetails
Exam Conducting AuthorityBoard of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack
Exam NameOdisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2025)
LevelState Level
FrequencyOnce a year
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Registration Dates12th to 25th November 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment26th November 2025 (11:45 PM)
Exam Date17th December 2025 (Wednesday)
Admit Card Release Date10th December 2025
Mode of ExamOffline (OMR-based)
Certificate ValidityLifetime
Official WebsiteClick Here

Odisha OTET Notification 2025 Out

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is a state-level eligibility test conducted once every year by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE). The purpose of OTET is to assess the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Classes I to VIII in government, private aided, and unaided schools of Odisha.

A short notification bearing Notification No. 2006 was released on 11th November 2025, and the detailed notification will be published soon with complete instructions, syllabus, and guidelines.

Odisha OTET Notification 2025 Out

OTET 2025 Important Dates

EventsDates
Notification Release Date11th November 2025
Online Registration Starts12th November 2025
Last Date to Apply Online25th November 2025 (Midnight)
Last Date for Fee Payment26th November 2025 (11:45 PM)
Admit Card Release Date10th December 2025
OTET Exam Date 202517th December 2025
Paper 1 Timing9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Paper 2 Timing2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

OTET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for OTET 2025.

For Paper I (Primary Teacher for Classes I–V)

  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
  • OR Higher Secondary with 45% marks and a 2-year D.El.Ed (as per NCTE norms)
  • OR Higher Secondary with 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
  • OR Graduation with a 2-year D.El.Ed

For Paper II (Upper Primary Teacher for Classes VI–VIII)

  • Graduation and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
  • OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed)
  • OR Graduation with 45% marks and 1-year B.Ed (as per NCTE norms)
  • OR Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed or B.A./B.Sc.Ed.
  • OR Graduation with 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)

Note: There is no upper age limit to apply for the OTET 2025 exam.

OTET 2025 Application Fee

Candidates need to pay the required application fee to complete their online registration. The fee payment can be done online through the HDFC Payment Gateway.

CategoryApplication Fee
General / OBC₹600/-
SC / ST₹400/-

OTET 2025 Application Form

The OTET 2025 Online Application Form will be available on the official website www.bseodisha.ac.in from 12th November 2025.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can register online by entering their personal and educational details, uploading required documents, and paying the application fee before the last date.

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OTET 2025 Exam Pattern

The OTET Exam consists of two papers – Paper 1 (Primary) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary). Each paper carries 150 marks and lasts for 150 minutes. There will be no negative marking.

Paper 1 (Classes I–V)

SubjectNo. of QuestionsMarks
Child Development & Pedagogy3030
Language I (Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali)3030
Language II (English)3030
Mathematics3030
Environmental Studies3030
Total150150

Paper 2 (Classes VI–VIII)

SubjectNo. of QuestionsMarks
Child Development & Pedagogy3030
Language I (Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali)3030
Language II (English)3030
Mathematics & Science / Social Studies6060
Total150150

OTET Certificate Validity

As per the latest update, the OTET certificate will remain valid for a lifetime, allowing candidates to apply for teaching positions at any time after qualification.

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FAQs: Odisha OTET Notification 2025

1. When was the OTET Notification 2025 released?

The OTET Notification 2025 was released by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, on 11th November 2025.

2. What are the registration dates for OTET 2025?

The OTET 2025 online registration will begin on 12th November 2025 and close on 25th November 2025.