The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 (O-TET) is a state-level examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, for candidates who wish to become teachers in primary (Class I-V) and upper primary (Class VI-VIII) schools in the state of Odisha, India. The exam is conducted once or twice a year, and candidates who pass it are issued certificates that are valid for seven years.
OVERVIEW
The Odisha-TET exam is conducted once or twice a year, and candidates who pass it are issued certificates that are valid for seven years. The exam consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is for candidates who wish to teach in primary schools, while Paper II is for candidates who wish to teach in upper primary schools. Both papers consist of multiple-choice questions and have a duration of two and a half hours.
OTET 2024 - Exam Important Dates
| Events | Dates Tentative |
| Odisha TET 2024 | October-2024 |
| last date | November-2024 |
| Fee payment | November-2024 |
| Admit card OTET | December-2024 |
| Exam Date of OTET | December-2024 |
OTET 2024 - Application Form
- Aspirants will be able to fill their application form from 1st week of October to fourth week of November 2024 .
- Candidates are advised to check and satisfy all eligibility criteria before filling the application form.
- OTET 2024 application form will be available to fill through online mode on the website, there will be no offline facility for filling of the form.
- Fill all the required details in application form like educational, personal, address, category etc.
- Upload scanned images of photograph and signature in JPG/ JPEG format.
- Candidates must fill correct details in the application form. No correction facility will be provided later to the candidates.
- There will be no need to send hardcopy of the filled application form by post to the authority.
- Candidates are advised to take printout of the filled application form and keep it safe for future purpose.
OTET 2024 - Application Fee:
- Registration fee for OTET 2024 will be paid through online mode.
- Candidates will be able to pay online fee using debit card/ credit card or net banking.
- Fee will be non-refundable & non-transferable once paid.
| Category | Application Fee | |
| General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 600/- | |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 400/- | |
How to Apply for OTET 2024:
- Visit the official website of OTET, i.e., www.bseodisha.ac.in.
- Click on the “OTET 2024” link on the homepage.
- Register yourself on the website by providing your name, email address, mobile number, and other necessary details.
- After registering, you will receive a unique registration number and password on your email and mobile number.
- Use the registration number and password to log in to the website.
- Fill in the application form with your personal and academic details.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- After successful payment, submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the filled-in application form for future reference.
Make sure you fulfill the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Also, keep all the necessary documents and details ready beforehand to avoid any last-minute rush.
OTET 2024 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
OTET 2024 - Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility criteria for the OTET exam are as follows:
- Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in the Odisha TET exam.
- Educational Qualification:
For Category I (Paper I) – Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks and must have a 2-year diploma in Elementary Education (CT or D.El.Ed).
Or
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% marks and must have a 2-year diploma in Elementary Education (CT or D.El.Ed) as per the NCTE regulations 2002.
Or
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks and must have a 2-year diploma in Education (Special Education).
For Category II (Paper II) – Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and must have a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree.
Or
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and must have a 2-year diploma in Elementary Education (CT or D.El.Ed).
Or
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and must have a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) degree (Special Education).
Note: Candidates who are appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination are also eligible to apply for the exam.
OTET 2023 - Rank List
- Visit the official website of OTET, i.e., www.bseodisha.ac.in.
- Click on the “OTET Rank List” link on the homepage.
- Enter your registration number and password to log in to the website.
- The rank list will be displayed on the screen in the form of a PDF file.
- Check your name and roll number in the rank list.
- Download and take a printout of the rank list for future reference.
OTET 2022-2023 Cut Off
The cut off list for the Odisha TET exam is usually announced along with the declaration of the result on the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The cut off marks for the OTET exam vary every year, depending on various factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of vacancies available for recruitment.
Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website of OTET for the latest updates on the cut off marks and other important information related to the exam.
OTET 2024 Admission Process
OTET or Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test is an entrance examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha for the recruitment of teachers for primary and upper primary schools in the state of Odisha. The admission process for the OTET exam involves the following steps:
- Eligibility: The first step in the admission process is to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the exam. The eligibility criteria vary depending on the category of the exam.
- Application Form: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the OTET exam by filling in the online application form on the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The application fee for the exam is Rs. 500 for general and OBC candidates and Rs. 300 for SC, ST, and PH candidates.
- Admit Card: After the submission of the application form, candidates can download their admit card from the official website of Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test. The admit card contains important information such as the exam date, time, and venue.
- Exam: Candidates need to appear for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test exam on the scheduled date and time at the designated exam center.
- Result: After the completion of the exam, the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, declares the result on its official website. Candidates who score equal to or above the cut-off marks are considered qualified for the exam.
- Certification: Candidates who qualify for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test exam receive a certification that is valid for 7 years from the date of issuance. This certification is mandatory for candidates who wish to apply for teaching jobs in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Odisha.
Here we have listed the documents which will be needed for verification procedure:
- Domicile certificate
- 10th and 12th class mark sheets
- 10th and 12th class certificates
- Degree mark sheets
- Score card of qualifying exam
- Admit card of qualifying exam
- Caste certificates
- Passport size photographs
- Photocopies of the all documents etc.
