NewsIMTSNovember 25 is the last date to register for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 as Board of Secondary Education, Odisha started the application process at bseodisha.ac.in. Candidates can pay the application fee until 26 November, with general category applicants paying Rs 600 and SC/ST candidates Rs 400. The exam will be held on 17 December with Paper 1 from 9 am to 11 am and Paper 2 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Each paper will last 2.5 hours and contain MCQs with no negative marking. Admit cards will be available from 10 December. OTET is mandatory for those wanting to teach Classes 1 to 8 in government and private schools across Odisha. Both fresh and in-service candidates can apply. The board warned that providing false information will lead to cancellation of candidature and possible prosecution. (Updated 13 Nov 2025, 10:11 IST; source: link)
OTET 2025 Registration Process and Important Dates
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha has started the registration process for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025. Interested candidates can apply online at bseodisha.ac.in until November 25, 2023. The application fee payment deadline is November 26, with general category candidates paying Rs 600 and SC/ST candidates Rs 400. The examination is scheduled for December 17, with Paper 1 from 9 am to 11:30 am and Paper 2 from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. Candidates can download their admit cards from December 10 onwards. The board has warned that providing false information will result in cancellation of candidature and possible legal action.
Exam Pattern and Eligibility for OTET 2025
The OTET 2025 examination consists of two papers, each lasting 2.5 hours. Both papers will contain multiple-choice questions with no negative marking for wrong answers. This test is mandatory for anyone seeking teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8 in government and private schools across Odisha. Both fresh graduates and in-service teachers can apply for the examination. Paper 1 is designed for candidates who wish to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 is for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8. Qualifying OTET is an essential step for securing teaching positions in Odisha schools.
Key Points
- November 25 is the last date to register for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 as Board of Secondary Education, Odisha started the application process at bseodisha.ac.in.
- Candidates can pay the application fee until 26 November, with general category applicants paying Rs 600 and SC/ST candidates Rs 400.
- The exam will be held on 17 December with Paper 1 from 9 am to 11 am and Paper 2 from 2 pm to 4 pm.