Odisha Special OTET 2025 Exam Date Out, Notification, Age Limit, and Qualification

Odisha Special OTET 2025 exam date is out on the official website. Know the admit card release date, official notification, age limit, qualification, and eligibility criteria. Get complete details for in-service teacher applicants appearing for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has officially announced the Special OTET 2025 exam date, set for 31 August 2025. This Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (SOTET) is meant for in-service teachers seeking eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 8 in government-recognized schools across the state. The exam will be held in two shifts, and the admit card for SOTET 2025 will be released shortly on the official website www.bseodisha.ac.in. Candidates are advised to stay updated and download their admit cards once available.

This article provides complete details on the Odisha Special OTET 2025 exam date, notification, eligibility, admit card release, and exam pattern. Read on for all the essential information.

Special OTET 2025 Exam Date Out

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has officially announced the exam date for Special OTET 2025. The exam will be held on 31 August 2025 in offline mode. According to the schedule, SOTET Paper I will take place from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and Paper II will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The admit card for the exam will be released soon on the official website, and candidates are advised to download it as soon as it becomes available.

Special OTET Notification 2025: Overview

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has released the official notification for Special OTET 2025, a state-level eligibility test for in-service teachers aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 8. The exam will be conducted in offline mode using a pen-and-paper format and includes two papers—Paper 1 and Paper 2—each carrying 150 marks. Candidates will get 2.5 hours to attempt each paper. The exam features multiple-choice questions with one mark for each correct answer and no negative marking. It will be held in both Odia and English languages. For all official updates and detailed information, candidates should refer to the BSE Odisha website at www.bseodisha.ac.in.

Special OTET Notification 2025
Exam Name	Special OTET (Odisha TET) 2025
Conducting Authority	Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha
Level of Exam	State-level
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Duration of Exam	2.5 Hours (Each Paper)
Papers	Paper 1 and Paper 2
Total Marks (Each Paper)	150 Marks
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer, No negative marking
Language of Exam	Odia and English
Purpose of Exam	Eligibility test for in-service teachers (Classes 1 to 8)
Exam Date Notice	Click to Download
Official Website	www.bseodisha.ac.in

Special OTET Admit Card 2025

Candidates will be able to download their admit cards directly from the official BSE Odisha website using their registration credentials. The admit card will include important information like:

Candidate’s name and roll number
Exam date and time
Examination centre details
Exam day instructions
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.

Special OTET Exam Pattern 2025

The Special OTET 2025 will consist of two papers aimed at evaluating both teaching aptitude and subject knowledge of in-service teachers. Conducted in Odia and English, the exam is structured to test a candidate’s ability to teach effectively across primary and upper primary levels. Understanding the exam pattern, marking scheme, and subject-wise weightage in advance is essential for strategic preparation and improved performance on exam day.