OTET 2025 (Special): Answer Key OUT, Result, Exam Date, Certificate & Eligibility

Updated on Nov 7, 2025 17:02 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

OTET 2025: The BSE Odisha will soon release the Special OTET result 2025 based on the final answer key. The OTET answer key 2025 for the SOTET exam was released on October 10, 2025. The BSE Odisha displays the OTET key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately. Candidates can download the PDFs using the direct Special OTET answer key 2025 download link below. The Special OTET 2025 exam was held on September 27, 2025. The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, released the official notification for the conduct of the Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (Special OTET) 2025 exam on May 9, 2025. The Special OTET notification 2025 contains the important details regarding the exam.

Candidates planning to appear for the OTET 2025 exam should visit this page to get the latest updates on the exam date, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, answer key, result, qualifying marks, and others.

Table of content

OTET Result 2025
OTET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
What is OTET?
OTET Highlights 2025
OTET OMR Sheet 2025
OTET Answer Key 2025
OTET Application Form 2025
OTET Admit Card 2025
OTET Eligibility 2025
OTET Exam Process 2025
OTET Exam Pattern 2025
OTET Syllabus 2025
OTET Exam Centres 2025
OTET Qualifying Marks 2025

OTET Result 2025

The BSE Odisha will declare the result of the OTET 2025 exam after the completion of the assessment process. The candidates can check the OTET result 2025 as shared here:

Visit www.bseodisha.ac.in
Click on the ‘Result of Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025..’ link under the Latest Updates section
Enter the ‘Roll Number’ and ‘Mobile Number'
Go through the result or scorecard
Download the result

Commonly asked questions

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: Is the OTET result based on the provisional answer key?

The OTET result is based on the final answer key that is released after the release of provisional answer key. The provisional answer key is released after the OTET exams are over. The candidates are given privilege to raise objections against the released provisional answer key if they find any kind of discrepancy. The final result is released after the scrutiny of the objections raised by the candidates. After the release of final answer key, no more objections are taken by the board.

OTET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of OTET 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 Oct ' 25	Special OTET Answer Key
27 Sep ' 25	OTET Exam Date
17 Sep ' 25	OTET Admit Card
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What is OTET?

Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha conducts the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) to make candidates eligible for the recruitment of Classes I to VIII teacher in government, private aided, and private unaided schools of Odisha. As per the official website, clearing the OTET exam is only one of the eligibility criteria for teacher recruitment. Merely qualifying the exam does not guarantee the appointment of a candidate in state schools.

Candidates who have cleared their Class XII or Graduation with minimum qualifying marks are eligible to appear for the OTET exam. The Odisha Teaching Eligibility test is conducted for two papers [Category A (Paper 1) and Category B (Paper 2)]. Candidates can appear for Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both papers as per their eligibility.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the OTET answer key be released?

The OTET answer key 2025 was released on October 10, 2025. The BSE Odisha issues 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 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).

OTET Highlights 2025

BSE Odisha conducts the OTET exam to determine the eligibility of candidates as Classes 1 to 8 in Odisha schools. The OTET Exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look at the highlights of the OTET 2025 exam below.

Exam Name	OTET (Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test)
Conducting Body	Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha
Exam Level	State
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	Paper 1: 150 minutes Paper 2: 150 minutes
No. of Papers and Total Marks	Paper-1: 150 marks Paper-2: 150 marks
Total Questions	150 MCQs in each paper
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer No negative marking
Language/Medium of Exam	Odia and English
Exam Purpose	To make candidates eligible for appointment as teachers in schools of Odisha
Official Website	http://www.bseodisha.ac.in

Also Read: TET 2025: Notification, Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility & Results

Commonly asked questions

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: 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.

OTET OMR Sheet 2025

Candidates can download the OMR sheet of the Odisha TET exam using the process below.

Visit bseodisha.ac.in
Click on the ‘OMR OTET’ link
Enter the roll number
Check the OMR sheet
Go through the answers
Download the PDF

OTET Answer Key 2025

The OTET answer key 2025 has been released by the BSE Odisha. Candidates can download the answer key using:

Visit bseodisha.ac.in
Click on the 'Answer Key’ link
Download the key PDF

Special OTET Key 2025 PDFs - https://www.bseodisha.ac.in/SOTET-2025-SCORING-KEY.html

OTET Answer Key Challenge Link - https://www.bseodisha.ac.in/SOTET-2025-SCORING-KEY.html

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to download OTET OMR sheet?

The candidates have to download the OMR sheet to compare it with the answer key. Comparison with answer key will let the student know their marks:

Go to the official website
Click on the OMR OTET link
Fill out the roll number and click on the proceed button
The OMR PDF will open on the screen
Download it and save it for comparison with the answer key

Q: 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 by following the steps below for the candidates:

Go to the official website
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

Q: What information is given on the OTET answer key?

OTET answer key comprises details like exam name, exam date, paper name, set name, question numbers, and correct answer options. The candidates will be able to compare their response sheet with answer sheet to know their marks. To count the marks, candidates have to count all the correct answers. Each correct answer carries +1 marks. So, the total number of correct answer will be the total marks scored by the candidate. The general candidates have to get more than equal to 60 per cent marks to qualify for the exam.

View answer key

OTET Application Form 2025

The application form for the OTET 2025 exam was available online. Candidates needed to pay the application fee while submitting the OTET application form 2025.

Visit bseodisha.ac.in
Click on the OTET application link.
Register for Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both.
Fill out the application form.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit and save the confirmation page.
Take a printout.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to apply online for OTET 2025?

Candidates can apply online for the OTET 2025 exam by following the steps given below:

Visit the official website- bseodisha.ac.in
Click on the OTET application link.
Register for Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both.
Complete the application form
Upload the scanned documents
Pay the application fee.
Submit the form
Take its printout

Q: What is the last date to fill OTET application form 2025?

The last date to fill the OTET application form 2025 is May 22, 2025. Candidates can pay the OTET application fee 2025 till July May 22 up to 11:45 pm. It is advisable that candidates should fill out the OTET form 2025 timely to avoid the last minute issues such as network problem or server issues. The BSE Odisha may not extend the last date of the application process.

Q: When will the OTET notification be released?

The OTET 2025 notification was released on May 9, 2025 for the Special OTET (SOTET) exam. The Special OTET notification has been released on the official website by the BSE Odisha. The notification for the OTET 2025 exam is available as a PDF download file containing the important details related to the exam including application process, exam dates, eligibility criteria, patter, syllabus and others. Candidates need to go through the official notification carefully before applying online.

OTET Admit Card 2025

The admit card for the Odisha TET exam is released online. Candidates must download the OTET admit card 2025 to know the allotted exam centre. Check here for the detailed process to help candidates download their OTET admit card.

Visit the official website- bseodisha.ac.in
Click on the ‘OTET admit card’ link.
Click on Login button under Paper-I or Paper-II
Enter your ‘Registration Number’ and ‘Date of birth’
View and download the OTET admit card
Take a print out

Direct link to download OTET admit card 2025 - https://onlineapp.bseodisha.ac.in/otetadmit2025/AdmitcardDefault.aspx

Commonly asked questions

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 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.

OTET Eligibility 2025

Candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria to appear for the OTET 2025 exam. The OTET eligibility criteria 2025 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is mentioned below:

OTET Eligibility Criteria for Category-A (Paper 1)

Candidates fulfilling any one of the below-mentioned parameters meet OTET 2025 eligibility criteria for Category-A (Paper 1):

• Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Elementary Education (CT or DElEd).

• Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 45 per cent (40 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Elementary Education, by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002.

• Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a four-year diploma in BElEd.

• Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Special Education.

• Candidates should clear graduation in any stream. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Elementary Education/ Special Education.

OTET Eligibility Criteria for Category-B (Paper 2)

Candidates fulfilling either of the below-mentioned parameters meet OTET 2025 eligibility criteria for Category-B (Paper 2):

• Candidates should clear graduation with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) marks. Also, candidates should pass a one-year course in Bachelor in Education (BEd).

• Candidates should clear graduation with at least 45 per cent (40 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) marks. Also, candidates should pass a one-year BEd course by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.

• Candidates should clear graduation with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) marks. Also, candidates should pass a one-year course in BEd (Special Education).

• Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should pass a four-year BA Ed/ BSc Ed course.

Note: All candidates meeting the eligibility criteria to apply under Category B (Paper 2) are not eligible to apply under Category A (Paper 1).

Also, all untrained candidates belonging to the SC/ ST/ PwD category securing at least 45 per cent marks in Class XII/ graduation are also eligible to apply for the OTET 2025 exam. “This is only to provide better opportunities to SC, ST, and PH candidates and this does not give them any entitlement for engagement,” informs the official website.

Revised OTET Eligibility Criteria

Candidates having the following specific OTET eligibility in terms of educational qualification can also apply:

Category 1 (Paper 1): Post-graduation with a minimum of 55 per cent marks and three-year integrated B.Ed – M.Ed.
Category 2 (Paper 2): Post-graduation with a minimum 50 per cent mark and B.Ed or Post-graduation with a minimum 55 per cent mark and three-year integrated B.Ed – M.Ed.

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OTET Exam Process 2025

The OTET 2025 exam process contains the stages shared below.

Release of OTET Notification

The OTET examination process begins with the release of the notification at bseodisha.ac.in.

Start of Application Process

Eligible candidates need to fill out the OTET application process by visiting the website. One needs to register for the exam and pay the application fee for the successful submission of form.

Issue of OTET Admit Card

The board issues the admit card to all the registered candidates. Candidates need to download their OTET admit card using the login credentials.

Appear for OTET Exam

The exam comprises two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. The OTET Paper 1 is for Class I - V teachers and Paper 2 is for Class VI - VIII teachers. Both the papers are held separately. Candidates can appear for either Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both the papers.

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Release of OTET Result

OTET result is declared on the official website. It may be noted that the minimum qualifying marks for the OTET exam are 60 per cent (50 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates).

OTET Exam Pattern 2025

Have a look at the OTET exam pattern 2025 below for Paper 1 and Paper 2:

OTET Paper 1 Pattern 2025

Subject Area	Number of Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language-I (Odia/ Urdu/ Hindi/ Telugu/ Bengali)	30	30
Language-II (English)	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environment Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

OTET Paper 2 Pattern 2025

Subject Area	Number of Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language-I (Odia/ Urdu/ Hindi/ Telugu/ Bengali)	30	30
Language-II (English)	30	30
Mathematics & Science	60 (30 questions from Mathematics and 30 questions from Science)	60
Social Studies	60 (30 questions from History as well as Political Science and 30 questions from Geography)	60

OTET Syllabus 2025

The BSE Odisha prescribes the OTET syllabus 2025 for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates need to know the OTET exam syllabus to be familiar with the subjects, number of questions, important topics, and marking scheme. Candidates should prepare the complete syllabus to ace the OTET exam with highs scores.

View Syllabus

OTET Exam Centres 2025

BSE Odisha has not yet released details regarding OTET 2025 exam centres. However, candidates can check complete details about their allotted OTET 2025 exam centre on their respective admit cards. It may be noted that once a test centre is allotted to a candidate it cannot be changed under any circumstances. Regarding the same, the official website informs, “The change of examination centre is not permissible.”

OTET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates will have to carry the OTET admit card 2025 to the exam centres.
Candidates also need to carry one photo-identity proof along with its photocopy and a passport photo for their verification.
As the exam is conducted in written mode on the OMR sheet, candidates need to carry a ballpoint pen to mark their answers.
Electronic items such as mobile phones, calculators, wristwatch and others are not permitted inside the exam centre.
Items such as bags, books, paper, and other stationery items are also prohibited inside the exam centre.

OTET Qualifying Marks 2025

Have a look at the OTET qualifying marks 2025 below.

General category candidates who score 60 per cent or more in the OTET exam are considered pass.
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC/ OBC, and Physically Handicapped categories securing 50 per cent scores are considered pass.

The OTET scores are given weightage in the teacher recruitment process in Odisha.

OTET Contact Information

Address

Board of Secondary Education
Manikhamb, Balasore
Odisha 756001

Phone Number

2415460, 2415428, 2415429, 2415439

Email ID

info@bseodisha.ac.in

Website

www.bseodisha.ac.in

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