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Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET)
OTET — Odisha TET for primary + upper-primary teaching. Paper I + Paper II.
Updated 12 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Principles of DevelopmentAccording to the principles of development, which pattern does physical development follow?
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డయగ్నోస్టిక్తో ప్రారంభించండి
మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారో చూడటానికి syllabus అంతటా 10 ప్రశ్నలు.
2025
20 ప్రశ్నలు
పేపర్ తీసుకోండి →2024
19 ప్రశ్నలు
పేపర్ తీసుకోండి →2023
20 ప్రశ్నలు
పేపర్ తీసుకోండి →2022
20 ప్రశ్నలు
పేపర్ తీసుకోండి →2021
20 ప్రశ్నలు
పేపర్ తీసుకోండి →Take any mock in your preferred language — use the language picker inside the mock to switch (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and 15 more).
OTET — Quick Practice
FULL20 ప్రశ్నలు · 150 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →OTET — 2025 (Previous Year)
FULL20 ప్రశ్నలు · 150 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring. Want to drill a single topic? Every topic has its own 10-question test in the syllabus.
Child Development and Pedagogy
28 QsLanguage I — Odia / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali / Urdu
16 QsLanguage II — English
15 QsMathematics (Paper I)
16 QsEnvironmental Studies (Paper I)
20 QsMathematics and Science (Paper II)
21 QsTell Shishya exactly what to test you on — topics, size, difficulty — and get a fresh mock in seconds. Leave the box blank and we'll target your weakest topics.
లీడర్బోర్డ్లో మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారో చూడటానికి మాక్ తీసుకోండి.
Students
2
Mocks taken
2
Average score
75%
Top score
90%
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 10% — exceptional score
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
BSE Odisha released the provisional OTET Answer Key 2026 on July 23-24, 2026. Candidates can download the answer key and raise objections by paying ₹500 per question through their candidate login on bseodisha.nic.in.
The Board of Secondary Education Odisha successfully conducted OTET 2026 on July 5, 2026, with Paper 1 held from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and Paper 2 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Candidates reported the exam was of easy to moderate difficulty level.
BSE Odisha postponed OTET 2026 from June 28 to July 5, 2026, after candidates raised concerns about a scheduling conflict with the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Examination. The examination pattern and timings remained unchanged.
ఏదైనా టాపిక్పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్
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.
High achiever — top-tier eligibility
82–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong qualifying score
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
OTET qualified — baseline eligibility
60–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Near-miss — just below cut-off
45–59% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–45% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
BSE Odisha released the OTET 2026 admit cards on June 17, 2026. Candidates can download hall tickets from bseodisha.nic.in using their registration number and other login credentials.
Notification released
గడిచిపోయిందిMon, 23 Mar, 2026
BSE Odisha released official notification on March 23, 2026
Online application started
గడిచిపోయిందిThu, 26 Mar, 2026
Application deadline
గడిచిపోయిందిSat, 9 May, 2026
Last date to submit OTET application form was May 9, 2026
Admit card released
గడిచిపోయిందిWed, 17 Jun, 2026
Download from bseodisha.nic.in
📍OTET Exam (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
గడిచిపోయిందిSun, 5 Jul, 2026
Paper 1: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Paper 2: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Provisional answer key released
గడిచిపోయిందిFri, 24 Jul, 2026
Objection window opened from July 24, 2026; fee ₹500 per question
Result declaration (expected)
23 రోజులు మిగిలాయిTue, 15 Sept, 2026
Result typically declared 2-3 months after exam; awaiting official announcement
OTET 2027 Notification (expected)
209 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSat, 20 Mar, 2027
Based on typical annual cycle; notification usually released in March
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.
Prefixes and Suffixes
Word formation through upsarg and pratyay.
Parts of Speech
Parts of speech in the chosen language.
Tense, Gender, Number and Case
Verb tense, gender, number and case forms.
Sentence Structure
Sentence types and punctuation in the chosen language.
Idioms and Proverbs
Common idioms and proverbs and their use.
Alankar and Ras
Figures of speech and ras in literary appreciation.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms and antonyms in the chosen language.
Pedagogy of Language Development
Pedagogy for teaching the chosen Lang I at primary stage.
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.
Articles and Determiners
Use of a/an/the and other determiners.
Prepositions
Use of common prepositions in English.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Concord and agreement between subject and verb.
Modals
Can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, ought to.
Sentence Transformation
Affirmative-negative, simple-compound-complex transformation.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, homophones.
Idioms and Phrases
English idioms and phrasal verbs.
Pedagogy of English
Pedagogy of teaching English as a second language.
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
Simple interest and applications.
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio, proportion and unitary method.
Geometry
Lines, angles, basic shapes — square, rectangle, triangle, circle.
Mensuration
Area and perimeter of simple plane figures.
Measurement
Length, mass, capacity, time and temperature.
Data Handling
Pictograph, bar graph and simple data interpretation.
Money and Time
Money calculations, calendar and clock problems.
Pedagogy of Mathematics
Mathematics-specific pedagogy.
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.
Our Body and Health
Body parts, sense organs, hygiene and common diseases.
Plants and Animals Around Us
Plant and animal life and conservation.
Landscape of Odisha
Coastal plains, Eastern Ghats, rivers (Mahanadi) and Chilika Lake.
Climate of Odisha
Climate, monsoon, cyclones and seasonal variations.
Natural Resources of Odisha
Forests, minerals (iron, bauxite), wildlife and conservation.
Agriculture and Industry of Odisha
Major crops, fisheries and key industries of Odisha.
Culture and Heritage of Odisha
Konark, Jagannath temple, Odissi dance, Pattachitra and tribal communities.
Earth and Universe
Earth's motion, solar system and basic space concepts.
Environmental Protection
Pollution, climate change and conservation.
Pedagogical Issues in EVS
EVS-specific pedagogy at primary level.
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
Trigonometric ratios and identities.
Living and Non-living
Characteristics of living things and classification.
Human Body Systems
Digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems.
Plant Life
Plant structure, function and reproduction.
Matter and its Nature
Atoms, molecules, elements and compounds.
Acids, Bases and Salts
Properties of acids, bases, salts and pH.
Force, Motion and Energy
Force, motion, work, energy and Newton's laws.
Heat, Light and Sound
Heat transfer, reflection/refraction and sound waves.
Electricity and Magnetism
Current, circuits, magnets and electromagnetic effects.
Environment and Ecosystem
Ecosystem, food chains and pollution.
Pedagogy of Math and Science
Pedagogy specific to math and science.
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
Mountains, plains, plateaus, rivers and climate.
Natural Resources
Soil, water, forest, mineral and energy resources.
Geography of Odisha
Physical features, climate, agriculture and minerals of Odisha.
World Geography
Continents, oceans and important countries.
Indian Constitution
Preamble, fundamental rights, duties and DPSPs.
Indian Democracy
Parliament, executive, judiciary and elections.
Local Self-Government
Panchayati raj and municipal institutions in Odisha.
Indian Economy
Sectors of the economy, agriculture, industry and services.
Environment and Sustainable Development
Pollution, climate change and conservation.
Art and Culture of Odisha
Odissi dance, Pattachitra, Konark, Jagannath culture and tribal heritage.
Pedagogical Issues in Social Science
Pedagogy specific to social science.