{"id":2339,"date":"2021-09-06T15:40:14","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T10:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheggindiastg.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=exam&#038;p=2339"},"modified":"2026-07-17T03:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T21:35:24","slug":"otet","status":"publish","type":"exam","link":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/govt-exams\/otet\/","title":{"rendered":"OTET 2025: Exam Conducted \u2013 Check Answer Key, Syllabus &#038; Admit Card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OTET full form is Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test, conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. It is held to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching Classes 1 to 8 in Government, Private, and Private Unaided schools across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify for teaching positions, aspiring teachers in Odisha must clear the state-level Teacher Eligibility Examination. The application process for the 2025 exam is expected to begin in the last quarter of the year on the official BSE Odisha website. Candidates with a B.Ed. Degree holders who wish to pursue a teaching career need to pass this examination. Successfully qualifying will enable them to secure teaching roles in schools across Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BSE will issue an eligibility certificate to candidates who successfully pass the exam. This certificate acts as a qualification criterion for those participating in teacher recruitment drives conducted by various schools across Odisha. However, it does not guarantee a teaching appointment. Before applying, candidates should review important details such as the exam pattern, admit card, result, and eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Latest Update-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The OTET Exam Notification 2025 was released on 9th May 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The OTET 2025 Admit Card was released on&nbsp;<strong>July 12, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The OTET 2025 Exam exam was held on&nbsp;<strong>July 20, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GE-17488-otet-v1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"otet\" class=\"wp-image-268458\"  width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OTET Exam &#8211; Exam Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OTET Exam 2025 is a state-level teacher eligibility test organized by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. This exam is essential for candidates aspiring to become teachers in government-run primary and upper primary schools across Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights of OTET 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Exam Component<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name of the Exam<\/td><td>Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducting Authority<\/td><td>Board of Secondary Education, Odisha<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Start Date<\/td><td>9th May, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Deadline<\/td><td>22th May, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Level of Exam<\/td><td>State-Level<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Frequency<\/td><td>Annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Examination<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phases of Exam<\/td><td>Written Test (Paper I and Paper II)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>Paper I: 2.5 Hours<br>Paper II: 2.5 Hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium of Exam<\/td><td>Odia and English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective<\/td><td>To determine eligibility for teaching positions in Odisha government schools<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bseodisha.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">BSE Odisha Official Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Help Desk Contact<\/td><td>022 27524949<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-exam-2024-important-dates\">OTET Exam Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates planning to register should stay informed about all the key events, including the OTET exam date 2025, listed below for their reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official OTET notice will be made available on the BSE, Odisha&#8217;s website. The most recent test changes and announcements may be found on the official website, which candidates are advised to consult. Dates for the OTET 2025 exams have not yet been announced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Important events<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OTET Exam Notification 2025<\/td><td>9th May 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration Start<\/td><td>9th May 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration Ends<\/td><td>22nd May 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OTET 2025 Admit Card release<\/td><td>12 July, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OTET 2025 Exam Date<\/td><td>20 July 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OTET 2025 Answer Key release<\/td><td>To Be Announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OTET 2025 Result<\/td><td>To Be Announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OTET 2025 OMR Sheet Release<\/td><td>To Be Announced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-vacancies\">OTET Vacancies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vacancies for the 2025 exam have not been announced yet and will be disclosed alongside the official notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-2024-eligibility\">OTET Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before applying, ensure that you meet all the eligibility requirements mentioned in the OTET notification 2025. This notification provides complete details about the Odisha TET eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications that candidates must fulfill to successfully register for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-age\">Age<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minimum age to apply for the job of Teacher in Odisha is 21 years, with no maximum age restriction for the Odisha TET Test. There is no restriction on the number of attempts after reaching the minimum age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Age limit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC\/ST\/SEBC\/Women<\/td><td>5 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Persons with Disabilities<\/td><td>10 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ex-military persons<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qualification\">Qualification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OTET eligibility standards for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in 2025 are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-eligibility-paper-i-primary-level-teachers-for-classes-i-v\">OTET Eligibility: Paper-I (Primary Level Teachers for Classes I-V)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A two-year Elementary Education degree(CT or D.El.Ed.) and a Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least a 50 percent grade average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intermediate (or its equivalent) with at least 45 percent marks and a two-year Certificate in Primary Education are required under the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Process) Regulations, 2002.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% grades and a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% grades and a two-year education diploma (Special Education).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-eligibility-paper-ii-secondary-level-teachers-for-classes-vi-viii\">OTET Eligibility: Paper-II (Secondary Level Teachers for Classes VI-VIII)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graduation and a two-year elementary education diploma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduates with at least 50% and a one-year bachelor&#8217;s degree in education (B.Ed.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduation with at least a 45 percent grade point average and a one-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program&nbsp;that meets the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Process) Regulations that are produced regularly in this field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% grades and a four-year Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% grades and a four-year B.A.\/B.Sc. Ed or B.A. Ed\/B.Sc. Ed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduates with at least 50% and one year of B.Ed (Special Education).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nationality-citizenship\">Nationality \/ Citizenship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must be citizens of India, as well as permanent residents or domiciled in the state of Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-number-of-attempts\">Number of Attempts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no limit to the number of attempts, and candidates may make as many attempts as they choose after achieving the minimum age limit of 21 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-experience\">Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates do not need to have any prior experience to apply for the OTET. However, aspirants must undertake training before becoming teachers in Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-application-process\">OTET Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for OTET 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Access the Official Website<\/strong><br>Visit the BSE Odisha official portal and click on the OTET Online Application link to start the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Select the Relevant Paper<\/strong><br>Choose between Paper I and Paper II based on the exam you intend to take. Click on the login option corresponding to your selection to proceed to the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Complete Registration and Login<\/strong><br>Click on &#8220;New Registration&#8221; and provide the required details to register. Once done, log in using your credentials to access the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4: Fill in the Application Form<\/strong><br>Enter all necessary personal, academic, and contact information in the application form. Make sure all details are accurate. Upload scanned documents in the prescribed format using tools like the Testbook Resize Tool if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5: Pay the Application Fee<\/strong><br>Pay the applicable fee using online payment options like net banking, debit card, or credit card. Offline payment can also be made via a bank challan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 6: Review and Submit the Form<\/strong><br>Carefully check all details and ensure that the documents have been uploaded correctly. Submit the form only after verifying all the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 7: Print the Confirmation Page<\/strong><br>Once the form is submitted, download and print a copy of the completed application for future reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OTET Exam 2025: Expected Application Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates can make the payment online or generate a bank challan for offline submission. Below is the anticipated fee structure by category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Application Fee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>SC\/ST Candidates<\/td><td>Rs. 300\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Candidates<\/td><td>Rs. 500\/-<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-admit-card\">OTET Admit Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who have finished registration and filled out the online application along with the fees will be issued admit cards by the BSE. This admission card will contain all pertinent information. These facts include the examination&#8217;s name, roll number, dates, venue, and timings. The procedure is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to the official OTET website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> You will see an &#8220;Examination Tab&#8221; there. After that, for the examination, click on the link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> After that, you need to&nbsp;click on the admit card link and download it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Enter your registration details, as well as your father&#8217;s name and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> See and download your OTET 2025 admission card before printing it for future use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-admit-card-details\">Admit Card Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following information may be seen on the OTET test admission card:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidate&#8217;s name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidate classification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The candidate&#8217;s gender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Picture of the candidate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidate&#8217;s signature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exam&nbsp;name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The location of the exam centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exam&#8217;s format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and timing of the exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exam-centre-details\">Exam Centre Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BSE Odisha hasn&#8217;t yet given information about the OTET 2025&nbsp;test centres. Applicants may get comprehensive information about their assigned Odisha TET 2025 examination centre on their admission cards. It should be remembered that once a candidate has been assigned a test centre, it cannot be modified under any circumstances. In this regard, the official website states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/qa-experts\/sign-up\/?utm_source=seointernal&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=teaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Earn-Online-with-Chegg-No-Investment-Required-1024x213.png\" alt=\"Earn Online with Chegg No Investment Required\" class=\"wp-image-29718\"  width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-exam-pattern\">OTET Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OTET test consists of two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Each paper is awarded 150 points and takes 2.5 hours to complete. Each paper will be reviewed independently (pen and paper-based). The OTET test pattern&#8217;s questions in number and marking method are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OTET Exam Mode &#8211; Offline (Objective type question)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper I is worth 150 points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper II is worth 90 points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Paper I, English and Odia are required topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-paper-i-exam-pattern-2024\">OTET Paper-I Exam Pattern 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the marks distribution for the OTET Paper-I exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subjects<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks Allotted<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Child Development and Pedagogy<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language-I (Odia\/ Urdu\/ Hindi\/ Bengali\/ Telugu)<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language-II English<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environmental Studies<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pattern for OTET Paper I is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>OTET 2025 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>2.5 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nature of Questions<\/td><td>MCQ (Objective Based)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"5\">Sections<\/td><td>Child Development and Pedagogy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language-I (Odia\/ Urdu\/ Hindi\/ Bengali\/ Telugu)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language-II English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environmental Studies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Questions<\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Marks<\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marks Awarded<\/td><td>+1 for every correct answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Marking<\/td><td>No negative marking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of questions and the grading method for each topic in the OTET Paper-I Exam are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-paper-ii-exam-pattern-2024\"><strong>OTET Paper-II Exam Pattern 202<\/strong>5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of questions and the grading method for each topic in the OTET Paper-II Exam are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subjects<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks Allotted<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Child Development and Pedagogy<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language-I (Odia\/ Urdu\/ Hindi\/ Bengali\/ Telugu)<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language-II English<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics and Science<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60 (30 questions from Science and 30 questions from Mathematics)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social Studies<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60 (30 questions from Political Science as well as History and 30 questions from Geography).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pattern for OTET Paper II is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>2.5 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nature of Questions<\/td><td>MCQ (Objective Based)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"5\">Sections<\/td><td>Child Development and Pedagogy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language-I (Odia\/ Urdu\/ Hindi\/ Bengali\/ Telugu)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language-II English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environmental Studies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Questions<\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Marks<\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marks Awarded<\/td><td>+1 for every correct answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Marking<\/td><td>No negative marking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-syllabus\">OTET Syllabus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OTET syllabus will be determined by the BSE and will be divided into 2 papers: Paper I (for Classes I-V) and Paper II (for Classes VI-VIII). Each paper&#8217;s OTET syllabus is shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-syllabus-for-otet-paper-i-exam\"><strong>Syllabus for OTET Paper I Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are five sections in this OTET paper. The section-by-section OTET Paper-I curriculum is provided here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Syllabus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Child Development and Pedagogy<\/td><td>English Comprehension Instruction at the Elementary\/Primary Level: Learning and Evaluating English linguistic items English language learning abilities Evaluation of the language.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language-I (Odia\/ Urdu\/ Hindi\/ Telugu\/ Bengali)<\/td><td>Learning Bengali, Odia, Urdu, Hindi, Telugu, and other languages at the elementary level principles for language instruction Technique for enhancing reading comprehension and depth challenges and mistakes with language use in a school with a varied student population Assessment of language proficiency and comprehensiveness: speaking, listening, reading, and writing &#8211; the creation of several test items Analogies and contrasts Reading two unread passages\u2014one from prose and one from poetry\u2014and answering comprehension, drama, inference, grammar, and verbal ability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language 2 (English)<\/td><td>Teaching Mathematics in Elementary Schools: Mensuration and measurement, Dimensional relationships and shapes, Mathematics teaching and learning strategies at the primary level, Number System and Number Operations. Patterns and Sequences, and Data Handling Mathematics evaluation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>Teaching Mathematics in Elementary Schools: Mensuration and measurement, Dimensional relationships and shapes, Mathematics teaching and learning strategies at the primary level Number System and Number Operations. Patterns and Sequences, and Data Handling Mathematics evaluation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environmental Studies<\/td><td>EVS Concept Learning Internal Human Body Systems Health, Diseases, and Hygiene Matter, Force, and Energy Methods and Approaches in EV EVS evaluation Governance Odisha&#8217;s and India&#8217;s Physical Characteristics Odisha and India&#8217;s Freedom Struggle History<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-syllabus-for-otet-paper-ii-exam\"><strong>Syllabus for OTET Paper-II Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paper II includes five parts as well. But, there is a choice in the sixth section. The sectional syllabus for OTET Paper-II is as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Syllabus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Child Development and Pedagogy<\/td><td>Child Development Education (Focus on Upper Primary School Children) Approaches to Curriculum Teaching-Learning and Evaluation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language-I (Odia\/ Urdu\/ Hindi\/ Telugu\/ Bengali)<\/td><td>Odia \/ Urdu \/ Hindi \/ Telugu \/ Bengali Language Elements Upper Primary Level Teaching Language Odia \/ Urdu \/ Hindi \/ Telugu \/ Bengali Famous literates&#8217; contributions to the development of the Urdu, Odia, Hindi, Bengali, and Telugu languages Language Evaluation Items of Language<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language 2 (English)<\/td><td>Items of Language Upper Primary English Instruction Comprehension Language Development in English Evaluation of English Language Learning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>Upper Primary Stage Mathematics Algebra Arithmetic for Business Methods and Approaches to Mathematics Teaching and Learning Mathematics Evaluation System of Numbers Spatial Relationships and Shapes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Science<\/td><td>Science MathLife Science&#8217;s Characteristics Science Evaluation The Physical Sciences Methodologies and Approaches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social Studies<\/td><td>Geography, History, and Political Science, Social Studies, Teaching Goals and Objectives, Social Science Evaluation, Political Science and History Methodologies and Approaches. The study of politics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-optional-either-a-or-b\">OTET Optional Either A or B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A- Mathematics and Science<\/td><td>60 (30 questions from Mathematics and 30 questions from Science)<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B- Social Studies<\/td><td>60 (30 questions from History as well as Political Science and 30 questions from Geography)<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-2024-exam-day-guidelines\"> Exam Day Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates must bring the  admit card 2025 to the exam centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For verification, candidates must bring one photo-identity document, a photocopy of it, and a passport photo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must have a ballpoint pen to mark their answers because the exam is administered in writing on an OMR sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, wristwatches, and others are not permitted in the exam center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bags, books, paper, and other stationery items are not permitted within the exam centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-result\">OTET Result<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Odisha TET 2025 result will be published on the official Odisha TET website. Before the results are presented on the screen and printed, candidates must provide all of their data, like their roll number and date of birth. Applicants who score higher than the required&nbsp;marks will receive the Odisha TET certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The steps for verifying OTET exam results are given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp; Go to the BSE website (https:\/\/www.bseodisha.ac.in\/).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to the OTET 2025 Result page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Applicants will be sent to the Login Page, where they&#8217;ll be asked to input their valid credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> After previewing your results, you may print a copy of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-answer-key-2024\">OTET Answer Key <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Answer Key will be made available on the official web page. By providing their roll number, candidates can view their answer key. In November-December 2025, the original Odisha TET Answer Key will also be accessible. The following are the ways to verify the  Answer key:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Navigate to the Odisha TET official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to the &#8220;Odisha TET 2025 Answer Key&#8221; page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Decide on Papers 1 and 2. (Choose anyone).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Input the necessary credentials, such as the Roll No. or Enrollment No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Display the answer key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Review and save your answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-cutoffs-2023\">OTET Cutoffs 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The  2025 cut-off marks represent the minimum qualifying score required for candidates to pass the exam. This threshold is influenced by several factors, including the total number of vacancies, exam difficulty level, and overall candidate performance. Typically, a score of 60% or higher is necessary to qualify for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) and move forward in the recruitment process. However, actual cut-off marks may vary annually and differ across categories such as General, OBC, SC, and ST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-otet-salary-structure\">OTET Salary Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seventh pay commission applies to all teachers&#8217; salaries. We calculated the in-hand compensation, basic wage, class pay, and other data for the teachers. They are entitled to&nbsp;a variety of perks and benefits in addition to their base wage. Overall, employees are paid a relatively good income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The primary teacher salary scale is presented below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Post<\/td><td>Primary Teacher (1 to 5)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay scale<\/td><td>Rs. 5,200- Rs. 20,2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grade pay<\/td><td>Rs. 2,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual pay<\/td><td>Rs. 1.5 to Rs. 2.3 lakh.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay Level<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upper primary teacher salary scale is presented below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Post<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Upper Primary Teacher (6 to 8)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay scale<\/td><td>Rs. 5,200- Rs. 20,2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grade pay<\/td><td>Rs. 2,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual pay<\/td><td>Rs. 1.5 to Rs. 2.3 lakh.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay Level<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teachers who join are entitled to a range of advantages. They are compensated in line with state government and pay commission regulations. The details are provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Care Allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Local_Housing_Allowance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House Rent Allowance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permission to Use the Internet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid Time Off and Additional Perks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation is offered if it is available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pregnant and nursing moms are entitled to a 12-week leave of absence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid leave during pregnancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"recommended-read wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recommended reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exams-blogs\/otet-answer-key\/\">OTET Answer Key<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exams\/ctet\/\">CTET<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exams-blogs\/cgtet-answer-key\/\">CGTET<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exams-blogs\/cgtet-answer-key\/\">CGTET Answer Key<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/govt-exams\/meghalaya-tet\/\">Meghalaya TET<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/qa-experts\/sign-up\/?utm_source=seointernal&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=teaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/A-Part-time-Job-that-Pays-like-Full-time-Join-Chegg-1024x213.png\" alt=\"A Part-time Job that Pays like Full-time\" class=\"wp-image-29883\"  width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading faq-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions: (FAQ&#8217;s)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724753326498\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Who is the conducting body of OTET?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. The Board of Secondary Education, also called BSE, is the conducting body for the OTET exam. It is the State-level entrance examination conducted to recruit candidates for teaching in Odisha.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724753345969\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Who is eligible for the OTET exam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. The OTET Eligibility Criteria for 2025 sets a minimum age of 21 years with no maximum age specified. Candidates applying for Paper-1 should hold a diploma in elementary education or its equivalent, while those opting for Paper-2 must possess a B.Ed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724753369428\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the examination fee for the OTET Examination?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. The examination fee for the OTET examination varies based on category. Candidates in the General\/SEBC\/OBC category have to pay INR 500, whereas the application fee for candidates in the reserved category is INR 300. You can pay the application fee through an SBI debit card\/SBI net banking\/SBI Challan.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724753406926\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the age limit for the OTET examination?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. The applicant applying for the OTET exam must be 21 years old or above. The State Government and the exam conducting authority have not fixed any upper age limit for the OTET examination.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724753437428\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong> Where can I get the exam pattern for the OTET examination?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. You can get the exam pattern for the OTET examination at various academic websites on the internet. Furthermore, you can also visit the official website of BSE, Odisha, and check the examination pattern and syllabus under the examination tab. Generally, there are two papers in the OTET exam. Paper-1 is at the primary level and consists of 150 questions, and Paper-II is at the secondary level, which also contains 150 questions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1724753486580\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the salary range for OTET?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ans. The OTET-qualified candidate can earn a salary that ranges from INR 1.5 LPA to INR 2.3 LPA. The pay scale may increase depending on years of service or experience as a primary teacher.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754386665356\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is OTET Answer Key Is Released Or Not?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, the OTET 2025 answer key hasn\u2019t been released yet. BSE Odisha will soon upload the provisional key on its official website, and candidates will get a chance to raise objections before the final version is out.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1755663543981\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When Is OTET Exam Is Going To Held?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The OTET exam is scheduled for 31st July 2025, with both Paper I and Paper II being conducted on the same day.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":2347,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"exam-conducting-body":[],"govt-exam-type":[65],"class_list":["post-2339","exam","type-exam","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","govt-exam-type-teaching"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exam\/2339","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exam"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/exam"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2339"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"exam-conducting-body","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exam-conducting-body?post=2339"},{"taxonomy":"govt-exam-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/govt-exam-type?post=2339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}