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Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET)
OTET — Odisha TET for primary + upper-primary teaching. Paper I + Paper II.
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| # | Student | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suman P. | 90.0% |
What can I get from OTET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top tier — Outstanding performance
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High score — Strong position
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Good score — Competitive range
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Qualified — Basic eligibility
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Near-miss range
50–59% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha is anticipated to announce the OTET 2026 examination schedule in the coming weeks. Candidates aspiring to become teachers in Odisha government schools should regularly check the official portal for updates on application timelines and exam pattern details.
Source →BSE Odisha has initiated preparations for opening the OTET 2026 online application portal. Prospective candidates are advised to keep their educational documents, photograph, and signature ready in prescribed digital formats for smooth registration when the portal goes live.
Source →The Board has clarified that OTET certificates remain valid for life for appointment purposes in Odisha. Candidates who qualified in earlier editions need not reappear unless seeking to improve their scores for better ranking in teacher recruitment processes.
Source →BSE Odisha confirms that OTET 2026 will maintain the established two-paper format. Paper-I is for candidates intending to teach Classes I-V, while Paper-II is for Classes VI-VIII aspirants. Both papers will be conducted offline with 150 multiple-choice questions each.
Source →Official notification release expected
passedTue, 26 May, 2026
BSE Odisha typically announces OTET examination details in late May or early June
Application portal opens
12 days awayMon, 8 Jun, 2026
Online registration window for OTET 2026 candidates begins
Last date for online application submission
39 days awaySun, 5 Jul, 2026
Candidates must complete registration and fee payment by this deadline
Application correction window closes
49 days awayWed, 15 Jul, 2026
Final opportunity to edit application details before admit card generation
Admit card release date
69 days awayTue, 4 Aug, 2026
Download hall tickets from official BSE Odisha portal
📌OTET 2026 Examination Day
79 days awayFri, 14 Aug, 2026
Both Paper-I and Paper-II conducted on same day in multiple shifts across Odisha
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Concept of Development
Concept of growth and development and its principles.
Theories of Learning
Major theories of learning and their educational implications.
Intelligence, Creativity and Personality
Constructs of intelligence, creativity and personality.
Individual Differences and Inclusive Education
Diverse learners and inclusive practices.
Learning and Pedagogy
How children think and learn and the implications for teaching.
Assessment, RTE and CCE
Assessment and evaluation in elementary classrooms.
Apathit Gadya (Unseen Prose)
Two unseen prose passages with comprehension and grammar questions in chosen Lang I.
Apathit Padya (Unseen Poem)
Unseen poem with comprehension and figures-of-speech questions.
Varna and Uchchar
Vowels, consonants and pronunciation rules of the chosen language.
Shabd Bhed
Tatsam, tadbhav, deshi and videshi words; categories of words.
Sandhi and Samas
Sandhi rules and samas types in Odia/Hindi etc.
Unseen Prose Passages
Two unseen prose passages — comprehension, vocabulary and grammar.
Unseen Poem
Unseen poem with comprehension and literary-device questions.
Parts of Speech
Noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, preposition, conjunction, interjection.
Tenses
Present, past and future tense — simple, continuous, perfect forms.
Voice and Narration
Active-passive voice; direct-indirect speech.
Number System
Whole numbers, integers, place value, factors and multiples.
Fractions and Decimals
Operations on fractions and decimals.
LCM and HCF
Lowest common multiple and highest common factor.
Percentage
Percentage calculations and applications.
Profit, Loss and Discount
Commercial mathematics for primary level.
Simple Interest
Family and Friends
Family relationships, peers and social bonds.
Food
Sources of food, balanced diet and food preservation.
Shelter
Houses across regions of Odisha and India.
Water
Sources, conservation and water-borne diseases.
Travel and Communication
Transport and communication — past and present.
Things We Make and Do
Local crafts, handicrafts of Odisha and traditional occupations.
Algebra
Algebraic expressions, identities and linear equations.
Quadratic Equations
Roots of quadratic equations and applications.
Geometry
Triangles, quadrilaterals, congruence and similarity.
Mensuration
Area, surface area and volume of solids.
Statistics and Probability
Mean, median, mode and elementary probability.
Trigonometry
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryan and Gupta empires.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, bhakti and sufi movements.
Modern India
British conquest, colonial rule and freedom struggle.
History of Odisha
Kalinga, Eastern Gangas, Mukunda Dev and freedom struggle in Odisha.
Earth and the Universe
Solar system, latitudes, longitudes and motions.
Physical Features of India
Provisional answer key publication
84 days awayWed, 19 Aug, 2026
Candidates can raise objections with supporting documents within specified period
OTET 2026 result declaration
119 days awayWed, 23 Sept, 2026
Final scores and qualifying status announced on BSE Odisha official website
Prefixes and Suffixes
Word formation through upsarg and pratyay.
Articles and Determiners
Use of a/an/the and other determiners.
Simple interest and applications.
Trigonometric ratios and identities.
Mountains, plains, plateaus, rivers and climate.