OTET Notification 2024, Exam Date Out, Check Exam Schedule

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. The authorities have rescheduled OTET Exam Date 2024, now the exam will be conducted on 17th August 2024. Get to know other details here.

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 Date 2024 Out

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack released the notice regarding the OTET Exam Date 2024. The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2024) will be held on 17th August 2024 at different examination centers. Otet Paper 1 will be held from 09 am to 11:30 am and Paper 2 will be held from 02 pm to 4:30 pm. Details regarding exam timing, venue, etc will be released along with the admit card.

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OTET Notification 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 will be released on 12th August 2024.

OTET 2024 Hall Ticket

The admit card for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2024) will be released on 12th August 2024 on the official website www.bseodisha.ac.in. The OTET Exam 2024 is rescheduled for 17th August 2024. Candidates going to attend the exam can check admit card-related information by clicking on the below admit card link.

OTET Admit Card 2024 – Click to Download

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 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 Application Form 2024 Link (Inactive)

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

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

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

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

OTET Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern – Click to Check

OTET Previous Year Question Paper – Click to Check