OTET Admit Card 2026 Released; Download Hall Ticket for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test

Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 15:04 [IST]

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha is set to release the OTET Admit Card 2026 today, June 17, 2026, on its official website. Candidates who have successfully registered for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 will be able to download their hall tickets by visiting the official portal and logging in with their credentials.

The board has also announced a revision in the examination schedule. According to the latest notification, the OTET 2026 examination has been rescheduled from June 21 to June 28, 2026. Candidates are advised to download their admit cards as soon as they become available and carefully verify all examination details.

OTET Admit Card 2026 to Be Released

The admit card is one of the most important documents required for appearing in the examination. It contains essential details such as examination date, reporting time, venue, roll number, and candidate information.

Without a valid admit card, candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination centre.

Key Highlights

Event	Details
Exam Name	Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026
Conducting Authority	Board of Secondary Education, Odisha
Admit Card Release Date	June 17, 2026
Exam Date	June 28, 2026
Mode of Examination	Offline
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Official Website	bseodisha.nic.in

OTET 2026 Exam Schedule

The Board has confirmed that the examination will be conducted in two sessions.

Paper I

Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Paper II

Time: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Candidates should check their admit cards carefully to confirm the paper they are appearing for and the reporting time.

Importance of OTET Examination

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become teachers in government and government-aided schools across Odisha.

Qualifying OTET is mandatory for:

Primary Teacher Posts
Upper Primary Teacher Posts
Future Teacher Recruitment Drives
Government School Teaching Positions

How to Download OTET Admit Card 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official BSE Odisha website.

Step 2: Click on the OTET Admit Card 2026 link available on the homepage.

Step 3: Enter the required credentials such as:

Registration Number
Date of Birth
Password (if required)

Step 4: Submit the details.

Step 5: The admit card will appear on the screen.

Step 6: Download the hall ticket PDF.

Step 7: Take multiple printouts for examination purposes.

Details Mentioned on the Admit Card

Candidates should verify the following information:

Candidate Name
Roll Number
Registration Number
Examination Date
Examination Centre Name
Centre Address
Paper Applied For
Reporting Time
Photograph and Signature
Examination Instructions

Any discrepancy should be reported immediately to the Board authorities.

Documents Required at the Exam Centre

Candidates should carry:

Printed OTET Admit Card 2026
Valid Photo Identity Proof
Passport-Size Photograph (if required)

Accepted identity documents may include:

Aadhaar Card
Voter ID
PAN Card
Driving Licence
Passport

Conclusion

The OTET Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released today, June 17, 2026, by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. Candidates should download their hall tickets from the official website and verify all details carefully. The examination has been rescheduled and will now be conducted on June 28, 2026, in two sessions for Paper I and Paper II. Aspirants are advised to stay updated with official notifications and complete their preparations well before the examination date.