OTET 2025 Notification Out, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility
OTET 2025 Notification has been published on the portal https://bseodisha.nic.in/. Candidates can fill out the application form from November 12 to November 25, 2025. There will be two papers, i.e. paper 1 and paper 2, in the OTET exam. The OTET exam will be organised on December 17, 2025.
Divya Sharma12 Nov, 2025
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OTET 2025 Notification Out: The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, has published the OTET 2025 Notification online on November 11, 2025. Odisha state candidates can participate in the application process starting from November 12 to November 25, 2025. The OTET Application Form is available on the website www.bse.odisha.ac.in. The OTET exam is to determine the eligibility of candidates who applied for classes 1 to 8.
OTET 2025 Notification Overview
Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is a state-level entrance exam organised annually by the BSE Odisha. The purpose of the state-level entrance test is to determine the eligibility of candidates to apply for the teaching posts in government and private schools of Odisha.
| OTET 2025 Notification Overview | |
| Exam Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha |
| Purpose of Exam | To determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching posts in Government, Government-aided, and Private schools in Odisha (Classes I–VIII) |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Exam Type | Eligibility Test |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a Year |
| OTET 2025 Notification Release Date | November 11, 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee | SC/ST Single Paper (Paper-I or II): ₹ 600/-SC/ST Both Papers (Paper I & II): ₹ 900/-All Other Categories Single Paper (Paper-I or II): ₹ 900/-All Other Categories Both Papers (Paper I & II): ₹ 1400/ |
| Official Website | www.bseodisha.ac.in |
| Papers | Paper I (Primary Teacher: Classes I–V) and Paper II (Upper Primary Teacher: Classes VI–VIII) |
Odisha TET 2025 Important Dates
Odisha TET Important Dates 2025 for the candidates' reference regarding the event timeline have been provided in a table format.
| Odisha TET Important Dates 2025 | |
| Activity | Date |
| Online Registration Starts | November 12, 2025 |
| Online Registration Closes | November 25, 2025 (midnight) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment and Final Submission | November 26, 2025 (by 11:45 PM) |
| Admit Card Release Date | December 10, 2025 |
| OTET Exam Date | December 17, 2025 |
OTET Notification 2025 PDF
OTET Notification 2025 PDF has been released in a short format on the portal. Candidates who are interested in pursuing their teaching career in Odisha. They should refer to the details mentioned in the OTET 2025 Notification includes the eligibility, selection process, and important dates.
OTET 2025 Exam Date
OTET Exam Date 2025 has been announced by the authority in the OTET 2025 Notification (short notice) itself. The Odisha TET exam will be organised on December 17, 2025. There are two papers, i.e., paper 1 and paper 2, on the same day. The exam duration is 2.5 hours for the two papers. The timing of paper 1 is 9 am to 11:30 am, and paper 2 is 2 pm to 4:30 pm.
OTET 2025 Application Form
The OTET Application Form is to be filled out online by the candidates. Candidates should meet the minimum eligibility requirements to fill out the form. They should carefully read the important details as provided in the OTET 2025 Notification 2025. The application has to be submitted online from November 12 to November 25, 2025.
OTET 2025 Eligibility
Candidates who want to appear in the OTET exam. They should fulfil the OTET Eligibility determine for the candidates to apply for the Paper 1 and Paper 2.
OTET Eligibility For Paper 1 (Class 1 to 5)
OTET Eligibility For Paper 1 (Class 1 to 5) covers the minimum educational requirements to appear for the exam.
| OTET Eligibility For Paper 1 (Class 1 to 5) | |
| S.No. | Qualification |
| 1. | Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). |
| 2. | Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and a 2-year D.El.Ed (as per NCTE norms). |
| 3. | Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). |
| 4. | Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). |
| 5. | Graduation with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). |
OTET Eligibility For Paper 2 (Class 6 to 8)
The information regarding the OTET Eligibility For Paper 2 (Class 6 to 8) includes the minimum educational requirements are provided in the table.
| OTET Eligibility For Paper 2 (Class 6 to 8) | |
| S.No. | Qualification |
| 1. | Graduation with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). |
| 2. | Graduation with at least 50% marks and a 1-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed). |
| 3. | Graduation with at least 45% marks and a 1-year B.Ed (as per NCTE norms). |
| 4. | Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 4-year B.El.Ed. |
| 5. | Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. |
| 6. | Graduation with at least 50% marks and a 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education). |
OTET 2025 Syllabus
The OTET entrance exam has been designed to test the knowledge and teaching aptitude of candidates in Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who applied for classes 1 to 5 have to appear in paper 2. Paper 2 is for classes 6 to 8 in the OTET exam. OTET Syllabus knowledge can help the candidates to align the preparation process accordingly.
OTET 2025 Exam Pattern
The OTET Exam Pattern includes the information on the sections, weightage, and time limit.
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OTET Paper 1 Classes 1 to 5: Candidates get 150 teaching aptitude-related questions to solve in 2.5 hours.
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OTET Paper 2 Classes 6 to 8: Candidates get the time of 2.5 hours to solve 150 questions related to language and teaching aptitude in the exam.
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Each question carries 1 mark in the OTET exam.
OTET 2025 Notification FAQs
What is the OTET 2025 Notification?
When is the OTET 2025 exam scheduled?
What is the application process and deadline for OTET?
What are the two papers in the OTET exam?
The OTET consists of two papers:
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Paper I: For candidates who intend to teach Classes I to V (Primary Level).
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Paper II: For candidates who intend to teach Classes VI to VIII (Upper Primary Level).