OTET 2022: Notification, Eligibility, Admit Card, Result, and More

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is a state-level examination conducted for candidates wishing to teach school students as primary or secondary school teachers in the government schools of Odisha. The OTET 2022 application forms are expected to be released in the month of July 2022 on the official website of BSE Odisha. The candidates who have qualified B.Ed. and want to pursue a teacher’s job in government or private schools in Odisha state must crack this exam with a good score.

Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test consists of two papers, one for the primary level and the other for the secondary level. Both the papers consist of 150 questions to be completed in a duration of 2.5 Hours. The aspirants can refer to the previous year question papers to know more about the types of questions asked.

What is the OTET Exam?

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is a teacher eligibility test conducted and organized by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha. The test serves as eligibility for candidates who apply for teacher recruitment drives for Classes I-VIII in various Government, Private, and Private unaided schools.

Once the candidate qualifies for the OTET Exam, he/she will receive an OTET Eligibility certificate by BSE. This certificate does not appoint the selected candidate as a teacher but serves as an eligibility criterion for candidates participating in the teacher recruitment drives by various schools across Odisha. The validity for this certificate was 7 years until BSE changed it to lifetime in 2022.

OTET 2022 Highlights:-

The key details of the OTET 2022 exam are listed below in the table. The candidates must be aware of these before they apply for the exam.

OTET 2022 Notification:-

The official notification for OTET will be released on the official website of BSE, Odisha. The candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest updates and announcements about the exam.

NCTE issued an update on the validity of OTET Certificates on June 11, 2022. It extended the validity from 7 years to a lifetime for all the candidates who qualify OTET, throughout the state of Odisha.

OTET 2022 Exam Dates:-

The final exam dates for OTET 2022 are yet to be announced. Some of the tentative dates for the important events regarding the OTET 2022 Exams are mentioned below.

OTET 2022 Eligibility Criteria:-

It is important to check the eligibility before applying for the OTET Exam. Here, we have provided complete details about the OTET Eligibility criteria. The candidates must have the prescribed educational qualifications and must fulfil the criteria to apply for the OTET Exam.

OTET Eligibility: Paper-I (Primary Level Teachers for Classes I-V):-

Candidates who fulfil any one of the criteria mentioned below are eligible to write OTET Paper-I (for Primary Class I-V).

• A minimum aggregate of 50% in 10+2 Exams (45% for Reserved category) and a 2-year Diploma in elementary education (in accordance with CT or DElEd).
• A minimum aggregate of 45% in 10+2 Exams(40% for Reserved category) and a 2-year Diploma in elementary education (in accordance with NCTE).
• A minimum aggregate of 50% in 10+2 (45% for Reserved category) and a 4-year Diploma in BElEd.
• A minimum aggregate of 50% in 10+2 Exams (45% for Reserved category) and a 2-year Diploma in Special Education.
• Candidates should have cleared their graduation in any stream or field and possess a 2-year Diploma in Special Education/ Elementary education.

OTET Eligibility: Paper-II (Secondary Level Teachers for Classes VI-VIII):-

Candidates who fulfil any one of the following criteria mentioned below are eligible to write OTET Paper-II (for Secondary level-Class VI-VIII):

• A minimum aggregate of 50% in 10+2 Exams (45% for Reserved category) and a 1-year course in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
• A minimum aggregate of 45% in 10+2 Exams(40% for Reserved category) and a 1-year course in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
• A minimum aggregate of 50% in 10+2 Exams (45% for Reserved category) and a 1-year course in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Special Education.
• A minimum aggregate of 50% in 10+2 Exams (45% for Reserved category) and possess a 4-year course in BA Special Education or B.Sc. Special Education.

OTET 2022 Application Form:-

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha releases a notification on the official website regarding the conduction of the exam, eligibility criteria, and other details. The application forms are released once the notifications are out and the mode of application is completely online. Here are all the detailed information about the OTET Application Process.

How to Apply for OTET 2022?

The steps to apply for the OTET 2022 are provided below.

• Visit the official website of BSE at http://www.bseodisha.ac.in/.
• Click on Online Application for OTET 2022 and then ‘Click here for New Registration’.
• Provide the necessary details such as name, mobile number, and email id to register on the exam portal.
• The candidates can later log in using the credentials and complete the payment procedure State Bank of India Net Banking/Credit/Debit card or SBI Challan (if offline.
• After the payment, the candidate must wait for 12 hours to fill the application form. They must provide their details such as personal information, educational qualifications and upload necessary documents in the link provided.
• Once the application is filled, candidates must review the form and complete the declaration by clicking on ‘Submit’.

Documents Required For OTET Application Process 2022:-

The candidate must make sure to keep the following documents ready well in advance to complete the application procedure.

• Scanned copies of Photograph (File size: 5kb-100kb) and Signature (File size:5-50kb) which are in JPG/JPEG format.
• Scorecards of 10th and 12th Examination
• Bachelors of Degree certificate
• Ed. mark sheet
• Birth certificate
• Photo ID Proof (Aadhar Card/ Passport/ Voter’s ID/ Driving Licence)
• Category certificate (for reserved category candidates)

OTET 2022 Application Fees:-

Once a candidate acquires their credentials on the exam portal, a verification mail will be sent to the registered users. Upon clicking ‘Verify’ it redirects the candidates to the payment page which must be completed through State Bank of India Net Banking/Credit/Debit card or SBI Challan (if offline). The application fee depending on the category of the candidate is provided in the table below.

The registration number will be displayed on the page once the payment is completed and candidates can note it down for future reference.

OTET 2022 Admit Card:-

For the candidates who have completed the registrations and filled the application form along with the fees, admit cards will be released by the BSE. The OTET Admit Card will be available in December 2022 tentatively on the official website of BSE.

How to Download OTET 2022 Admit Card?

The steps to download the OTET Admit Card are provided below.

• Visit the official website of BSE (http://www.bseodisha.ac.in/).
• Click on the OTET Application 2022 link and select ‘Login’.
• Login using your credentials i.e. registration number and date of birth/ password.
• View and download the admit card for your OTET 2022 Exam, and take a printout for future use.

The candidate must review and check for the following details on their admit cards like Name, Photograph, Signature, Category, Exam date, and venue. In case of discrepancies, the candidate has to contact the concerned authorities immediately. It is mandatory for the candidate to carry the admit card to their exam centre.

OTET 2022 Exam Centres:-

The examination centres for OTET 2022 will be provided in the Admit cards once the candidate has completed the application procedure successfully. The candidate must note that change in the examination centre is not permissible once the forms are submitted and hence must fill the application forms carefully. The list of OTET Exam Centers will be released by the board after the completion of the application process.

OTET 2022 Exam Pattern:-

The OTET exam consists of two papers- Paper-I and Paper-II. Each paper carries 150 marks with a duration of 2.5 hours each. The mode of exam for both papers is offline (pen and paper-based). Details regarding the number of questions and marking scheme in the OTET exam pattern are provided below.

OTET Paper-I Exam Pattern for Primary Level

• Paper-I consists of 150 objective multiple-choice questions.
• Each question carries one mark and there is no negative marking for any sections of the paper.
• No optional sections are allowed and hence it is compulsory for the students to attend all the sections.

The number of questions and the marking scheme for each subject is as follows.

OTET Paper-II Exam Pattern for Secondary Level:-

• The paper-II pattern is almost similar to that of Paper-I, consisting of 150 multiple choice questions for a duration of 150 minutes.
• Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking.
• In paper-II candidates have the choice to attempt either ‘Mathematics and Science’ or ‘Social Science’.

The number of questions and the marking scheme for each subject is as follows.

OTET 2022 Exam Syllabus:-

The syllabus for OTET will be prescribed by the BSE and is divided into two papers- Paper-I (for Classes I-V) and Paper-II (for Classes VI-VIII). The Paper-wise OTET Syllabus is elaborated in detail below.

OTET Paper-I Exam Syllabus:-

There are 5 sections in this paper of OTET. The section-wise syllabus for OTET Paper-I is tabulated here.

OTET Paper-II Exam Syllabus:-

In paper-II also, there are 5 sections. However, there is a choice in the 5th section.The section-wise syllabus for the OTET Paper-II is as follows.

OTET 2022 Results:-

After the candidate completes the exam, results will be declared after a certain period of time on the official website of BSE. The OTET results will be announced in February 2022 tentatively. The computerized mark sheet will contain the details such as the candidate’s name, category, gender, registration number, section-wise marks, and qualifying status. The candidates who qualify for the exam will be provided with the OTET Certificate which serves as eligibility for teacher recruitment drives. This certificate stands valid for a lifetime.

How to check the OTET 2022 Exam Results?

The steps to check OTET exam results are provided below.

• Visit the official website of BSE (http://www.bseodisha.ac.in/).
• Click on the OTET Result 2022 link. It directs you to a login page.
• Login using your credentials: Registration number and Date of birth/Password
• You can preview your results and take a printout for future use.

OTET 2022 Expected Cut-offs:-

The candidate must get the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by BSE to acquire the OTET Certificate. The expected cut-off is applicable for both Paper-I and Paper-II. The passing percentage depends on the Category to which the student belongs and is provided in the table below.

OTET 2022 Selection Process:-

• The candidate must acquire a minimum of 60% of marks (for General students) and 50% (for SC/ST/SEBC students) to qualify for the examinations.
• Once the candidate is qualified, they will be awarded the OTET Certificates. These certificates will not appoint them directly as teachers but serve as eligibility for further recruitments.
• The validity for this certificate is lifetime and is applicable and relevant to schools situated in the state of Odisha alone.

The final selection of a candidate for the job of a teacher depends on the interview and other selection parameters set by the school authorities. The candidates must keep checking the official website of the BSE, Odisha for the latest updates and announcements about OTET 2022.