OTET Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Exam Schedule

OTET Exam Date 2026 Out: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack, has released the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2026) on the official portal on March 26, 2026. The OTET Exam Date 2026 has been announced in the notification itself. The offline exam will be conducted on May 29, 2026. Candidates can expect the call letters for the exam to be released on May 15, 2026. 

OTET Exam Date 2026 Overview

The OTET 2026 is a state-level entrance exam for people who want to become teachers in Odisha. It is organised by the BSE Odisha and will take place on May 29, 2026. Candidates can apply online between March 26 and April 19, 2026. Passing this test is required to teach students in primary and upper-primary schools. 

OTET Exam Schedule 2026

The OTET Exam Schedule 2026 includes distinct papers conducted at specific times. This schedule outlines the timings and duration for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, enabling candidates to plan their preparation effectively. Both papers assess different teaching levels.

OTET Admit Card 2026

The OTET Admit Card 2026 is a mandatory document for appearing in the exam. Candidates should track the release date and understand the process for downloading it from the official portal. Specific credentials will be required for access.

• Admit Card Release Date: May 15, 2026

OTET Exam Pattern 2026

OTET 2026 Exam Pattern

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) consists of two papers. Paper 1 is for candidates intending to teach Classes I to V, and Paper 2 is for those intending to teach Classes VI to VIII.

• Nature of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

• Marking Scheme: 1 Mark for every correct answer.

• Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking for incorrect answers.

• Language of Exam: Except for the language papers, the question paper will be bilingual (Odia and English).

Paper 1: Primary Level (Classes I to V)

The OTET Paper 1 exam is for the primary level of classes I to V. Candidates get 150 minutes to solve 150 questions of 150 marks in the exam. The questions are asked from Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environment Studies. 

Paper 2: Upper Primary Level (Classes VI to VIII)

OTET Paper 2 is for the upper primary level teaching exam. Candidates get 2.5 hours to solve 150 questions for 150 marks in the exam. There is no negative marking in the exam.