OTET 2025 Apply Date Odisha Apply Now

         Board of Secondary Education has released short notification for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test OTET 2025 Apply Date. Online Application starts from 12 November 2025 and closes on 25 November 2025.

 What is OTET  2025  ?

         Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test OTET is conducted by Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. Online applications are invited in this regard from eligible candidates. Candidates who have cleared their Class XII or Graduation with minimum qualifying marks are eligible to appear for the OTET exam. 

           The OTET is conducted for two papers Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can appear for Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both papers as per their eligibility.

OTET 2025 Apply Date – An Overview

Organisation NameBoard of Secondary Education, Odisha
Post NameOdisha Teacher Eligibility Test
Posting Date11 November 2025
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Date of Exam17 December 2025
Starting Date of Application12 November 2025
Last Date of Application25 November 2025

OTET 2025 Apply Date

Board of Secondary Education(BSE)

(Odisha Teachers Eligibility Test) OTET 2025 Apply Date

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Important Dates

• Application/Online Registration Start Date : 12 November 2025

• Last Date to Apply : 25 November 2025

• Last Date for online application fee : 26 November 2025

Date of Online Test /CBT : 17 December 2025

Admit Card Release Date : 10 December 2025

Application Fee

• Other candidates(except SC/ST): Rs. 900/- Single, Both - Rs.1400/-

• SC / ST candidates: Rs. 900/- Single, Both - Rs.1400/-

• Payment Mode : Online through Debit card/Credit Card

Age Limits for OTET 2025 Apply Date

There is no specific Age Limit for appearing OTET 2025.

The candidates are required to possess required educational qualifications.

Educational Qualification OTET 2025 Apply Date

OTET Qualification for Paper-1

1.12th pass with 50% with two year Diploma in Elementary education (CT or D.El.Ed)

2. 12th pass with 45% with two year Diploma in elementary education in accordance with NCTE

3. 12th pass with 50% with four year B.El.Ed

4. 12th pass with 50% with two year Diploma in Education (Special Education)

5. Graduation with Diploma in elementary education/B.Ed. in accordance with NCTE


OTET Qualification For Paper-2

1.Graduation with 50% + 01-year B.Ed.

2.Graduation with two year Diploma in Elementary Education

3.Graduation with 45% marks and one year B.Ed. in accordance with NCTE

4.Graduation with 50% with 1 year B. Ed (Special Education)

5.12th pass with minimum 50% with four year B.El.Ed

6.12th pass with 50% marks with four year B.A./ B.Sc., Ed or B.A. Ed.

Examination Date

The examination will be conducted on 17 December 2025.with following schedule :-

1. Paper- I : 9.00 AM to 11.30 AM

2. Paper-II : 2.00 PM to 4.30 PM

Exam Pattern

The are three Papers in Written Exam.

1. Paper I : comprising of 150 MCQs and Duration - 2.30 Hrs

2. Paper II : Compulsory 90 Qns

3. Optional : Mathematics/Science or Social Studies

How to Apply for OTET 2025 Apply Date

There are three stages for online submission of application.

A. Application Registration
B. Payment of Application Fee
C. Photograph & Signature Scan and Upload

A. Application Registration : Candidates must go through this detailed advertisement very carefully and check their eligibility before proceeding to apply ONLINE for the position.

2. Candidates are required to have a valid personal Email ID and Mobile Number for registration. Click on the link " CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to register their application by entering the basic information.

3. Candidates are advised to carefully fill in the online application themselves as no change in any of the data filled in the online application will be possible/ entertained.

B. Payment of Application Fee :

1.Pay the application fees through online mode Only.

2.. Payment can be made by using Debit Cards (Rupay/Vias/Master Card/Maestro), Credit Cards or Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash cards/Mobile Wallets.

3. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated. Take a print out of it for future reference.

C. Photograph and Signature Upload :

1. Upload the photgraph and signature of required dimension and size as per the Advertisement.

2. Follow the Do's and Don'ts before uploading the same.

3. Follow the procedures laid down in the advertisement for uploading the scanned copy of the documents.

4. Finally submit the application form.

Odisha Teachers Eligibility Test OTET 2025 Apply date

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Frequently asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date for OTET 2025?

The last date for apply is 25 November 2025.

Q2. What is the pattern of OTET ?

There are two papers to be conducted in the OTET 2025 Exam

Q3. Who is eligible for OTET exam 2025?

The OTET 2025 eligibility criteria include having a minimum age of 21, passing at least the 12th grade with a diploma for Paper-1, and graduation with a B.Ed. for Paper-2.

Q4. What is the pass mark of OTET 2025 Apply Date?

The OTET qualifying marks are 60% for general category candidates and 50% for SC, ST, SEBC/OBC, and PwD categories.

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