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OTET Exam 2024, Result (Out), Scorecard

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack is going to conduct the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2024) for the candidates who want to secure a teaching job in the government sector of Odissa. A large number of candidates who have registered for this state-level examination will have to appear for the exam as per the schedule. TheOTET Exam Date 2024, was conducted on 17th August 2024. Get to know other details here.

OTET Notification 2024

A notification pdf with all important dates has been issued by the board for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2024). The candidates who are willing to appear for OTET Exam 2024, must buckle up their preparation for which the revised schedule have ben released. After qualifying in the Odisha TET Exam 2024, the candidates will be awarded with OTET Certificate which will remain valid for 7 years from the day of issuance.

OTET Exam 2024 Summary

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is a state-level eligibility test held once a year to assess the eligibility of candidates for Classes I to VIII teachers in government, private aided, and private unaided schools of Odisha. The summary of the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test-2024 has been summarised in the below table.

OTET Exam 2024 Summary
Exam Conducting Authority Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack
Exam Name Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2024)
Level State Level
Frequency Once or Twice in Year
OTET Exam Date 2024 17th August 2024
Mode of Exam Offline
Certificate Validity 7 years
Official website www.bseodisha.ac.in

OTET 2024- Important Dates

The complete schedule has been announced officially along with OTET Notification 2024 on the official website www.bseodisha.ac.in. As per the revised schedule, the OTET Admit Card 2024 Exam was released on 12th August 2024.

Events Dates
Notification Release Date 21st June 2024
OTET Online Form Availability 24th June 2024
Last Date to Apply Online 5th July 2024 (midnight)
Last Date to Pay Application Fee 6th July 2024 (11:45 pm)
OTET Admit Card 2024 12th August 2024
OTET Exam Date 2024 17th August 2024
OTET Answer Key 2024 19th September 2024
OTET Result 2024 22nd November 2024

OTET 2024 Result Out

The result of the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2024) has been released on 22nd November 2024 on the official website www.bseodisha.ac.in. Candidates can cross-check their results from the subject-wise answer key. Candidates can know more details regarding the result by clicking on the below link.

OTET Online Form 2024 Link

The application link for filling out the Odisha TET Online Form 2024 has been made available at www.bseodisha.ac.in. The candidates holding the minimum education qualification and interested in the eligibility test for primary and upper primary teacher posts must submit the applications online through the direct link shared here.

OTET 2024 Application Fee

The OTET application form will be submitted successfully only when the required application fee is submitted. Candidates from the SC and ST categories have to pay Rs. 400/- and for candidates from the general category application fee is Rs. 600/-. Payment shall be made also through online mode with the HDFC payment gateway

Category Application Fee
For SC & ST Category Rs.400/- (Rupees Four Hundred) Only
For Other Category Rs.600/- (Rupees Six Hundred) Only

Steps to Apply Online for OTET Exam 2024

Before going for registration, the candidate shall have to read the instructions, eligibility &
applicability for appearing at the OTET-2024. Candidates can appear on Paper I or Paper II or both papers as per their eligibility. The step-by-step process to apply online for the OTET Exam has been shared here.

  1. Visit the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack at www.bseodisha.ac.in.
  2. On the homepage tab on Examination >OTET Examination> Online Application for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test OTET- 2024> Go to Link.
  3. Candidates are redirected to a new page. If you have already registered, click the “Login” button, otherwise click on “New Registration” to register.
  4. On clicking “New Registration”, the OTET-2024 page will be displayed.  Enter your name, password (to be created by you), Mobile No. & e-mail ID and then click on the Submit tab. (you will have to enter OTP which shall be sent in your registered mobile no. and email-ID).
  5. Submit your application forms by providing personal information, eligibility criteria, educational qualification, and address.
  6. Click on the Payment & Declaration tab to submit the application fee as per category and then click on the Final Submit tab.

OTET 2024 Eligibility

Though Odisha TET is an eligibility test, however, there are certain eligibility criteria that candidates must have to follow while filling out their OTET Application Form 2024. There is no specific age limit for the OTET Exam but a minimum education qualification is required. Below we have discussed OTET Eligibility 2024 for primary and upper primary teachers.

Eligibility Criteria for Paper-I (Primary Teacher for Classes I to V)

  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), following NCTE regulations.
  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
  • Graduation and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).

Eligibility Criteria for Paper-II (Upper Primary Teacher for Classes VI to VIII)

  • Graduation and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
  • Graduation with at least 50% marks and a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
  • Graduation with at least 45% marks and a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), in accordance with NCTE regulations.
  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
  • Graduation with at least 50% marks and a 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education).

OTET 2024 Exam Pattern

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2024 follows a structured exam pattern aimed at assessing the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in primary (Classes I to V) and upper primary (Classes VI to VIII) schools in Odisha. The OTET is divided into two papers: Paper I and Paper-II.

OTET Paper-I (For Primary Level Teachers: Classes I to V)

  • Duration of Exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Marks: 150
  • No. of Questions: 150 (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Negative Marking: Nil
Subjects No. of Questions Marks Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy 30 30 2 hours 30 minutes
Language I (Odia/Urdu/Hindi/Telugu/Bengali) 30 30
Language II (English) 30 30
Mathematics 30 30
Environmental Studies 30 30
Total 150 150

OTET Paper-II (For Upper Primary Level Teachers: Classes VI to VIII)

  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Marks: 150
  • Number of Questions: 150 (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Negative Marking: Nil
Subjects No. of Questions Marks Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy 30 30 2 hours 30 minutes
Language I (Odia/Urdu/Hindi/Telugu/Bengali) 30 30
Language II (English) 30 30
Optional Subject (Any one of the following groups)
Mathematics and Science OR
Social Studies
60 60
Total 150 150

OTET 2024: Minimum Qualifying Marks

Based on candidates’ performance in the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2024) candidates will be declared qualified in the OTET written exam. To qualify, the candidates have to score minimum marks as mentioned in the notification and table below

Category Minimum Qualifying Marks
General 60%
SC, ST, SEBC/ OBC 50%
Physically Handicapped 50%

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OTET Notification 2024- FAQs

Q1. When is OTET 2024 scheduled for?

Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test-2024 is scheduled for 17th August 2024.

Q2. What is the validity for OTET Certificate?

OTET Certificate 2024 remains valid till 7 years from date of issuance.

Q3. When will OTET Admit Card 2024 release?

OTET admit card will be released on 12th August 2024.

Q4. How many papers are there in OTET Exam 2024?

There are a total of 2 papers in OTET exam i.e. Paper I and Paper II.

Q5. What is the duration for OTET-Paper II?

The duration for OTET-Paper II is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Q6. How many times is the OTET exam held in a year?

OTET exam is held once in a year.

Q7. What are the passing marks for OTET 2024?

The passing marks for OTET exam for the candidates belonging to general category is 60% and for other reserved category is 50%.

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