Odisha TET: The Odisha TET 2023 has been released by the BSEO on their official website. The Odisha TET Application Form 2023 was released on 10 October 2022 and the last date to apply for the Odisha TET Exam 2023 was 19 October 2022. The Odisha TET Admit Card 2023 will be released on 17 June 2023 as the Odisha TET Exam Date 2023 is scheduled for 23 June 2023. The candidates must go through the following article to get all the detailed information on the Odisha TET 2023.
Odisha TET Overview
The Odisha TET exam 2023 is conducted by the BSEO twice a year offline. To attain eligibility, the candidates interested in teaching in Government Schools run by the Odisha Government must clear OTET Exam 2023. For more information on Odisha TET 2023 refer to the table below.
| OTET 2023 Overview | |
| Exam Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test or OTET |
| Exam Conducting Body | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSEO) |
| Exam Centres | Across the state of Odisha |
| Medium of Papers | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of the Exam | Offline |
| OTET Official Website | bseodisha.nic.in |
Odisha TET Important Dates
Candidates must go through the following table to check out the Odisha TET Important Dates 2023. The following table will be updated as per the latest information released by BSEO on Odisha TET.
| Odisha TET Admit Card 2023 Important Date | |
| Events | Date |
| OTET Online Application Begin | 10 October 2022 |
| OTET Last Date For Apply | 19 October 2022 |
| OTET Admit Card | 17 June 2023 (to be released) |
| OTET Exam Date | 23 June 2023 |
Odisha TET Notification
The Odisha TET Notification has been released on 10 October 2022. The candidates can easily access the Odisha TET Notification 2023 from the official website of the BSEO. The candidates must go through the Odisha TET Notification for detailed information such as eligibility criteria, the application process, age limit, exam pattern, syllabus and other crucial information.
Odisha TET Eligibility Criteria
The Odisha TET Eligibility Criteria 2023 to ensure they are eligible for the Odisha TET Exam 2023. The candidates must check out the Odisha TET Eligibility Criteria 2023 for Paper I and Paper II for clarity. Without complying with the Odisha TET Eligibility Criteria 2023 candidates will not be able to apply for the Odisha TET 2023.
OTET Eligibility Criteria for Paper-I
Candidates fulfilling any one of the below-mentioned parameters meet OTET eligibility criteria 2022 for Category-A (Paper-I):
- Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Elementary Education (CT or D.El.Ed).
- Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 45 per cent (40 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Elementary Education, in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002.
- Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a four-year diploma in B.El.Ed.
- Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 percent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Special Education.
- Candidates should clear graduation in any stream. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Elementary Education/ Special Education.
- General Eligibility: He or she must be a citizen of India.
- Ability to Read and Write Odia: The candidate must be able to read and write in Odia. Any one of the following qualifications will be taken into consideration to ascertain the ability of the candidate
OTET Eligibility Criteria for Paper-II
Candidates fulfilling either of the below-mentioned parameters meet OTET eligibility criteria 2022 for Category-B (Paper II):
- Candidates should clear graduation with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) marks. Also, candidates should pass a one-year course in Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
- Candidates should clear graduation with at least 45 per cent (40 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) marks. Also, candidates should pass a one-year B.Ed course in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.
- Candidates should clear graduation with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) marks. Also, candidates should pass a one-year course in B.Ed (Special Education).
- Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should pass a four-year BA Ed/ BSc Ed course.
How to Apply for Odisha TET?
Candidates interested in applying for the Odisha TET 2023 must read the following instructions given below. These instructions will help the candidates to access, fill out and submit the Odisha TET Application Form 2023.
- Visit the application website for Odisha TET 2023 i.e @bseodisha.ac.in
- Click on New Registration to register for the first time.
- Enter the all required details in the registration form and click on submit to generate the registration number and password.
- Login to the website by using the registered email and password. Once successfully logged in, fill in your details
- The next step is to pay the application fee as per your category
- Click on final submission to submit the Odisha TET Application Form 2023.
- Get the printout of the application form for future reference.
Odisha TET Apply Link
Here is the Odisha TET Apply Link given below. The candidates are advised to click on the link below to access the Odisha TET Application Form 2023.
Odisha TET Application Form 2023 Direct Link (Inactive)
Odisha TET Application Fees
The candidates should read the following table to know about the Odisha TET Application Fees in detail. The candidates belonging to the general category must pay Rs. 500/- as Odisha TET Application Fees 2023. For more information refer to the table below.
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST | Rs 300 |
| General/OBC/SEBC | Rs 500 |
Odisha TET Exam Pattern
The candidates must check out the Odisha TET Exam Pattern to know its intricacies and nuances of it in detail. In the following section, candidates will find the Odisha TET Exam Pattern 2023 for Paper I and Paper II in tabular format.
| Odisha TET Exam Pattern | |
| Number of Papers | Paper I & Paper II |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Number of Questions for each Paper | 150 Questions |
| Total Marks allotted to each Paper | 150 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark awarded for each Correct Answer |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Duration of Exam (each Paper) | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
OTET Paper I Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution
| Odisha TET Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution Paper I |
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| Subject Area | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Odia/ Urdu/ Hindi/ Telugu/ Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environment Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
OTET Paper II Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution
| Odisha TET Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution Paper II | ||
| Subject Area | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Odia/ Urdu/ Hindi/ Telugu/ Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science | 60 (30 questions – Mathematics & 30 questions – Science) | 60 |
| Social Studies | 60 (30 ques – History & Political Science & 30 ques – Geography) | 60 |
Odisha TET Syllabus
The Odisha TET Syllabus is published on the official website of BSEO. The candidates can easily check out the Odisha TET Syllabus to comprehend its vastness in depth. The candidates must prepare for 5 subjects such as CDP, Language 1, Language 2, Maths and EVS for Paper I and 4 Subjects such as CDP, Language 1, Language 2, and the subject concerned. They have to make a choice between Maths- Science and Social Studies.
Odisha TET Previous Year Question Paper
The Odisha TET Previous Year Question Papers are available for download on the official website of BSEO. The candidates must access and download the Odisha TET Previous Year Question Paper to understand the finer points such as the style of questions, the format of questions and their difficulty level. The candidates can use the Odisha TET Previous Year Question Paper as a practice paper and improve their time management skills and accuracy.
Odisha TET Admit Card
The Odisha TET Admit Card 2023 will be released on 8 June 2023. Th candidates will be able to download the Odisha TET Admit Card 2023 from the official website. They must download and take a printout of the Odisha TET Admit Card 2023 to be carried to the exam centres.
Odisha TET Exam Date
The Odisha TET Exam Date 2023 is scheduled for 15 June 2023. The candidates must appear for the Odisha TET Exam 2023 at least 2 hours before the allocated exam time to avoid last minute rush. This will ensure that the candidates are able to appear on the Odisha TET Exam date 2023 with a calm and composed mind.
Odisha TET Answer Key
The Odisha TET Answer Key 2023 will be released on the BSEO’s Official website after the successful completion of the Odisha TET Exam 2023. Odisha TET Answer Key 2023 will include the correct answers to all the questions that appeared in the Odisha TET Exam 2023. The candidates must scrutinize the Odisha TET Answer Key 2023 thoroughly to roughly calculate the marks obtained in the exam.
Odisha TET Result
The Odisha TET Result 2023 will be released after all the objections raised against the Odisha TET Answer Key 2023 have been addressed and resolved. The candidates will find the Odisha TET Result 2023 on the official website and they need can access it by entering their login credentials.
