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 Name | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha |
| Post Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Posting Date | 11 November 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Date of Exam | 17 December 2025 |
| Starting Date of Application | 12 November 2025 |
| Last Date of Application | 25 November 2025 |

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.