OTET Exam Date 2026 Out, Check Shift Timings and Schedule Details

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OTET Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. The exam will be held on May 29, 2026, in offline (pen-paper) mode. This is a big opportunity for candidates who want to become teachers in Odisha. All students who have applied must now start preparing seriously as the exam day is near.

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. It is held in two papers – Paper I for primary level teachers (Classes I to V) and Paper II for upper primary level teachers (Classes VI to VIII). The exam is held in offline mode, which means candidates have to write the exam using pen and paper at an exam center. Read the article below to know the exam schedule and pattern.

OTET Exam 2026: Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026
Conducting Body	Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha
Notice Release Date	March 25, 2026
Online Application Start Date	March 26, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	May 9, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	May 9, 2026 (11:45 PM)
Admit Card Release Date	May 15, 2026
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen-Paper)
Admit Card Date	May 15, 2026
Official Website	bseodisha.nic.in

OTET Exam Schedule 2026

Event	Date
OTET Exam Date	May 29, 2026
Paper I Exam Timing	9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Paper II Exam Timing	2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Guide to Accessing the OTET Exam Date 2026

Candidates can easily check the OTET exam date and all related updates on the official website of BSE Odisha at bseodisha.nic.in. Follow the simple steps below to find the OTET exam date on the official website.

Step 1: Open your browser and go to the official website -bseodisha.nic.in
Step 2: Look for the “OTET 2026” link or notification on the homepage
Step 3: Click on the OTET 2026 Notification or Exam Schedule link
Step 4: A PDF will open with all the important dates and exam details
Step 5: Check the exam date, shift timings, and admit card date from the PDF
Step 6: Download and save the notification PDF for future reference

OTET Exam Pattern 2026

The OTET exam has two papers, and both are conducted on the same day in two different shifts. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and the total marks for each paper are 150. The duration of each paper is 2 and a half hours.

Paper I (Classes I to V) – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Subject	No. 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
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

Paper II (Classes VI to VIII)- 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Subject	No. 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 each)	60
Social Studies	60 (30 each)	60
Total	150	150

How to Prepare for the OTET Exam 2026?

The OTET exam date is set for May 29, 2026. Candidates have very little time left and so must use it wisely.

Make a timetable: Plan your daily study hours and divide time between all subjects.
Know the syllabus: Go through the full syllabus and mark the topics you have not studied yet.
Focus on Child Development & Pedagogy: This section is common in both papers and carries 30 marks.
Practice previous year papers: Solving past papers helps you understand the question pattern and improves speed.
Revise regularly: Set aside time every day for revision so you do not forget what you have already studied.
Work on language skills: Read simple passages and practice grammar for both Language I and English.
Take mock tests: Attempt full-length mock tests to build exam confidence and manage time well.

OTET Exam Date 2026