OTET

Candidates can apply online for the OTET 2025 exam using the process below-

• Visit 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

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. 

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.

The OTET exam is not a difficult one to crack. The difficulty level of the OTET exam varries on multiple factors including level of preparation, understanding of the subjects and types of questions asked in the exam. Candidates need to cover the entire OTET syllabus to perform well in the exam. Clearing the OTET exam requires candidates to have an understanding of the latest exam pattern and syllabus, clarity of basics, strong conceptual knowledge, and the ability to solve questions within the allotted time. 

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 application form 2025 has been released on November 12, 2025. 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.

The BSE Odisha will conduct the OTET exam on December 17, 2025 offline in pen & paper mode. Candidates are 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. 

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.

You can download the OTET Paper 1 from the website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha). Here are the steps on how to do it:

1. Go to the BSE Odisha website.
2. Click on the "OTET" tab.
3. Click on the "Paper 1" link.
4. The OTET Paper 1 will be in PDF format.
5. Click on the "Download" button to download the PDF file.