OTET Exam Dates 2025 Out: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

Q: 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 OTET OMR sheet. Candidates should fill out the OMR sheet carefully as no extra sheet is provided at the centres. However, on the other hand, the OSSTET application process is carried out online. Candidates need to submit the OTET application form online by visiting the official website along with the application fee.

Q: 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.

Q: When will the application form for OTET 2025 be released?

OTET application form 2025 has been released by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. The Special OTET 2025 registration began on May 9, 2025 on the official website. Eligible candidates need to apply 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.

Q: When will the OTET result 2025 be released?

The OTET result will be released soon after the completion of the assessment process. The OTET 2025 result will be published on the official website as a login link. The OTET exam result displays the marks obtained by candidates in each section as well as overall marks, along with the qualifying status. Candidates qualifying the OTET exam will be awarded the eligibility certificate. The OTET certificate is valid for a lifetime.

Q: When will the OTET answer key be released?

The OTET answer key 2025 will be released soon. The BSE Odisha will issue the OTET scoring key on the official website for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can download the OTET answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 by visiting the official website. The OTET OMR Sheet will also be released by the board on the official website later.

Q: What is the OTET exam date 2025?

The BSE Odisha conducted the Special OTET exam on September 27, 2025 offline in pen & paper mode. Candidates were required to make their answers on the OTET OMR Sheets given to them at the exam centres. The OTET question paper contains questions based on the prescribed syllabus and exam pattern.

Q: When will OTET admit card be released?

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha released the OTET admit card on September 17, 2025. The OTET admit card 2025 is issued on the official website of the exam - bseodisha.ac.in. Candidates can download the OTET admit card using their login details, including application number and password. The OTET admit card download link is shared here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/otet-exam-admit-card

Q: What is OTET exam and who conducts it?

The OTET exam stands for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test. It is an eligibility test conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates as primary or upper primary teachers in Government/Government Aided schools of Odisha. The exam is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. The OTET exam is qualifying in nature. The exam has two papers - Category A (Paper 1) and Category B (Paper 2).

Updated on Sep 30, 2025 18:27 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

OTET Exam Date 2025: The OTET 2025 exam was conducted on September 27, 2025. The Special OTET admit card 2025 was released on September 17, 2025. The OTET application form 2025 was available from May 9 to 22, 2025. The BSE Odisha released the Special OTET 2025 notification on May 9, 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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OTET Exam Events 2025

Have a look at the important exam events of the OTET 2025 below:

OTET notification: The OTET notification is released on the official website of the exam. The notification is the first-hand official document that details the exam and important events, including the application process.
OTET application form: The OTET application form is released on the official website after the release of notification. Candidates need to apply online for the Odisha TET exam.
OTET admit card: The BSE Odisha releases the OTET admit card around ten days before the exam. Candidates need to download the admit card and carry it to the exam centre.
OTET exam: The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is held offline in two shifts - 8:00 AM-10:30 AM for Paper 1 and 12:00-2:30 PM for Paper 2.
OTET result: The BSE Odisha declares the OTET results based on the final answer key. The result is released in the form of a scorecard.