How many times is the OTET exam conducted in a year?

The frequency for the conduct of the OTET exam is decided by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. Generally, the OTET exam is condcuted once a year. However, the BSE Odisha held the OTET exam twice in the year 2022. It may be noted here that the OTET exam is conducted for two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 5 need to appear for Paper 1 and candidates who wish to teach Classes 6 to 8 need to appear for Paper 2.

In which mode the OTET exam is conducted?

The OTET exam is conducted offline in the pen and paper mode. Candidates need to mark their answers on the OMR sheet. However, the OTET application process is all online.

Is the OTET answer key 2025 released?

Yes, the answer key for the OTET 2025 exam has been released. Candidates can download the OTET answer key using the process shared below- Go to bseodisha.ac.in. Click on the notification tab. Click on the final answer key link for OTET. OTET final answer key PDF will appear on screen. Download the PDF and save it for later use.

When will the OTET notification be released?

The OTET 2025 notification was released on November 11, 2025. The notification for the OTET 2025 exam is available as a PDF download file. Candidates need to go through the notification carefully before applying online.

When will the application form for OTET 2025 be released?

OTET application form 2025 was released on November 12, 2025. Eligible candidates applied online for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 exam. Candidates need to carry out the registration, uploading of important documents and application fee payment for successful submission of the online application form.

What is OTET exam and who conducts it?

OTET stands for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test. It is a state-level exam that certifies candidates for appointment as primary or upper primary teachers in the state schools. The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha organises the exam.

OTET Exam Dates 2025 Out: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

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Updated on Nov 15, 2025 14:57 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

OTET Exam Date 2025 OUT: The BSE Odisha released the OTET notification on November 11, 2025. The OTET application form 2025 was available from November 12 to 25, 2025. The OTET 2025 exam was held on December 17, 2025. The admit card was out on December 10, 2025.

The Special OTET 2025 result was released on November 15. The SOTET answer key was released on October 10, 2025. OTET 2025 exam is taken to determine the eligibility of candidates as primary and upper primary teachers in the schools of Odisha. The OTET exam dates highlight the important events of the exam such as the release of the OTET application form, issue of admit card, conduct of the exam, release of answer key, declaration of result, etc.

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