OTET Admit Card 2026 Out at bseodisha.ac.in, New Exam Date Announced

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has released the OTET Admit Card 2026 on the official website www.bseodisha.ac.in for all those candidates registered for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2026) exam. Candidates appearing for the exam scheduled on 5th July 2026 can download their hall ticket using their login details, email address/ mobile number, and password. Make sure to download their hall ticket in advance to avoid last-minute technical glitches. 

OTET Admit Card 2026 Out

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 was conducted in two shifts to assess the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Classes I to VIII in government, private- aided, and private unaided schools across the state. Candidates can get all exam information, such as exam date, timing, venue, shift timing, etc., through their respective admit cards. After downloading the admit card, candidates must carefully check every detail printed on it; any error can lead to problems during verification and entry to the examination hall.

Latest Update: BSE Odisha OTET Exam has been rescheduled for 5th July 2026 and candidates who have already downloaded their OTET Admit Card, need not to download it again. Scroll down the article for direct link, shift timing, steps to download, details mentioned, and other details. 

OTET 2026 Exam Timing

The OTET 2026 exam will be conducted on 5th July 2026 in two shifts. Paper 1 will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and Paper 2 will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre at least one hour before the reporting time mentioned on their individual admit card.

BSE Odisha OTET Admit Card 2026 Download Link

The OTET Admit Card 2026 download link goes live on the official BSE Odisha website, www.bseodisha.ac.in, under the "Latest Updates" section. To save candidates the trouble of searching, the direct link is also activated below. 

Click to Download OTET Admit Card 2026 (Link Active)

Candidates are advised to download the admit card a few days before the exam date rather than waiting until the last moment, since heavy server traffic on release day can occasionally slow down the official website.

How to Download BSE Odisha Hall Ticket 2026?

As the admit cards for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test are released online, candidates can follow these steps to download the BSE Odisha Hall Ticket 2026:

1. Visit the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, www.bseodisha.ac.in.
2. On the home page, you will find the text "ODISHA TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST OTET – 2026."
3. Click on it, and then you're taken to the login page.
4. Enter the registration number and mobile number, and submit.
5. Your admit card appears on your screen.
6. Download, save, and print for the exam day.

What to Do If There's an Error on Your Admit Card

If you spot a mismatch in your name, photograph, exam centre, category, or any other field on the OTET Admit Card 2026, do not wait until exam day. Contact BSE Odisha immediately through the official helpline or email mentioned on the board's website (bseodisha.ac.in, helpline: 0671-2415460) and keep a screenshot of the error ready for reference. Corrections close to the exam date can be difficult to process, so early reporting improves the chance of resolution before 5th July 2026.

OTET Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check

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Details Mentioned in the Odisha TET Admit Card 2026

Once candidates download the OTET Hall Ticket 2026 from the official website, they should check all printed details carefully. If any mistakes are found, it's important to notify the exam authorities immediately to avoid problems on exam day.

• Candidate's Name
• Category
• DOB
• Candidate's Photograph
• Candidate's Signature
• Name of the Father
• Name of the Mother
• Roll Number
• Exam Duration
• Exam details
• Exam Centre Address
• Exam Day Guidelines and Instruction

OTET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates must follow these instructions on the exam day:

What to Carry to the Exam Hall

• One valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving Licence
• Two passport-size photographs (the same one uploaded during application, in case requested)
• A simple transparent pouch/pen for filling the OMR sheet, as instructed
• Any category/PwD certificate copy, if applicable, for verification

Things Not to Carry to the OTET Exam Centre

• No electronic devices ( Mobile phones, Watches, etc. ) are allowed in the examination hall.
• Candidates should check the pockets of their pants & shirts carefully so as to remove any unwanted suspicious items.
• Use of a calculator is not allowed
• Candidates should not write anything on the rough booklet before the exam starts; if caught doing so, it may even lead to rejection.

Reporting Time

• Reach the exam center at least 1 hour before the exam starts.
• You will not be allowed in after 10 minutes of the gate closing time mentioned on your admit card.

OTET 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Each paper of OTET 2026 carries 150 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark, to be completed in 2 hours and 30 minutes. There is no negative marking, so candidates are encouraged to attempt every question.

Qualifying Marks: General category candidates need 60% (90/150); SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, and PwD candidates need 50% (75/150) to clear each paper.

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