NewsIMTS66.50% candidates passed the Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (SOTET) 2025, with results declared on 15 November on bseodisha.ac.in. Out of 75,403 applicants, 72,413 candidates appeared for the exam, and 48,153 qualified in both papers. The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha announced that qualified candidates can download their digital certificates from the website until 15 January 2026 by paying the required fees. Those who did not qualify can access their OMR answer sheets until 22 November. The special OTET was conducted on 27 September for certifying in-service teachers across the state. Paper 1 is for teachers of Classes 1-5, while Paper 2 is for Classes 6-8 teachers. (Updated 15 Nov 2025, 14:43 IST; source: link)
SOTET 2025 Results Show 66.50% Pass Rate in Odisha
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha announced that 66.50% of candidates passed the Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (SOTET) 2025. Results were declared on November 15 and can be accessed on the official website bseodisha.ac.in. Out of 75,403 registered applicants, 72,413 appeared for the examination, with 48,153 successfully qualifying in both papers. This test was conducted on September 27 specifically for certifying in-service teachers across Odisha state. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Important Dates and Certificate Information for Qualified Candidates
Successful SOTET candidates can download their digital certificates from the official website until January 15, 2026, after paying the required fees. Those who did not qualify have until November 22 to access their OMR answer sheets for review. The examination consists of two papers – Paper 1 for teachers of Classes 1-5 and Paper 2 for Classes 6-8 teachers. This certification is essential for teaching positions in government schools across Odisha. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Key Points
- The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha announced that qualified candidates can download their digital certificates from the website until 15 January 2026 by paying the required fees.
- 66.50% candidates passed the Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (SOTET) 2025, with results declared on 15 November on bseodisha.ac.in.
- Out of 75,403 applicants, 72,413 candidates appeared for the exam, and 48,153 qualified in both papers.
