The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has officially released the OTET 2025 Notification on its official website - bseodisha.ac.in. The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 aims to determine the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become teachers in government, government-aided, and private schools across Odisha.

The registration for OTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 has now started online, and interested candidates can submit their applications before the last date mentioned in the official notification. The exam will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode at various centers across the state.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 |
| Conducting Activity | Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha |
| Exam Type | State-Level Eligibility Test |
| Papers | Paper 1 (Classes I-V) & Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Frequency | Once a Year |
| Official Website | bseodisha.ac.in |
The eligibility differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2, depending on the level of teaching position applied for.
For Paper 1 (Primary Level - Classes I to V):
OR
For Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level - Classes VI to VIII):
OR
Candidates must register online by following these steps:
1. Visit the official website - bseodisha.ac.in.
2. Click on the "OTET 2025 Application" link.
3. Complete the online registration with your details.
4. Fill in the application form carefully.
5.Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
6. Pay the application fee via online payment modes.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for reference.
| Category | Paper 1 or Paper 2 | Both Papers |
| General / OBC | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| SC / ST | ₹300 | ₹500 |
The OTET exam consists of two papers. Each paper will have 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 150 marks in total.
| Subject | No. 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 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Odia/Urdu/Hindi/Telugu/Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science / Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Note: There is no negative marking in OTET 2025.
To qualify for the OTET Exam:
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | November, 2025 |
| Online Registration Start Date | November 12, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 25, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | December 10, 2025 |
| Exam Date | December 17, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | January, 2026 |
1. Visit bseodisha.ac.in.
2. Click on "OTET 2025 Admit Card" link.
3. Enter your registration number and password.
4. Download and print the admit card for future use.
Conclusion
The OTET 2025 offers a golden opportunity for candidates aiming to build a career as teachers in Odisha's government and private schools. Eligible applicants must ensure they complete their registration process before the deadline and prepare well according to the official exam pattern and syllabus. The OTET certificate serves as an essential qualification for teacher recruitment under the Right to Education Act (RTE) in Odisha.