OTET 2023 – Orissa Teacher Eligibility Test will conducting by Government of Orissa for those who plan to be teachers for class I to class VIII, class IX to class X moreover in high schools (in some states) in Orissa. OTET 2023 notification will be released by the Government of Orissa, School and Mass Education Department.
As per NCTE All graduates (i.e. B.A, B.Sc., B.Com etc.) are eligible to take the test. TET is a mandatory examination for all the B.Ed. passed candidates to get job as a teacher. The candidate after satisfying about the eligibility criteria for Orissa TET can apply through Online.
Orissa Teacher Eligibility Test 2023
The Orissa Teacher Eligibility Test shall be conducted annually or as decided by Government according to need.
There shall be two papers in the OTET. Paper I will be for a candidate who want to be teacher for class 1 to 5. Paper II will be for a candidate who want to be teacher for class 6 to 8. The Candidate who want to be teacher either for classes 1 to 5 or for classes 6 to 8 then they have to appear in both papers.
Odisha TET Exam 2023 Odisha TET Teacher Eligibility Test Professional Examination Overview (ओडिशा शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा)
- Full Exam Name: Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (Odisha TET).
- Administered by: Odisha School Education Board.
- Exam Category: Professional Exam.
- Language: Oriya, English.
- Exam Paper: Two (Paper 1 & Paper 2).
- Exam Marks: 150 for Each Paper.
- Location: Odisha.
- Official Website: www.bseodisha.ac.in
Important Dates:
- Online Application Link will Open for OTET 2021:
- Last Date of Application:
- Payment of Fee in Offline or Online latest by:
- The Date for Downloading OTET Hall Ticket: Click Here
- Date of OTET 2021: 09 April 2021
Read Here: Orissa OTET-II 2021 Answer Key Exam held on 09th April 2021
OTET 2023 Eligibility Criteria Orissa Teacher Eligibility Test
The minimum eligibility criteria for class I to V (Paper I) and class VI to VIII class (Paper II) as given below :
Class I to V (Paper I)
12th or equivalent in the marks in aggregate is 50% & pass in or pursuing final year of two year Diploma in Elementary Education. Or 12th or equivalent in the marks in aggregate is 50% & pass in or pursuing final year of four year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). Or 12th or equivalent in the marks in aggregate is 50% & pass in or pursuing final year of two year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Class VI to VIII (Paper II)
Passed B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com & pass in or pursuing final year of two year Diploma in Elementary Education. Or Passed B.A. / B.Sc./ B.Com in the marks in aggregate is 50% & pass in or pursuing one year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) Course. Or Passed B.A. / B.Sc./ B.Com in the marks in aggregate is 50% & pass in or pursuing one year B.Ed. (Special Education) Course. Or 12th or equivalent in the marks in aggregate is 50% & pass in or pursuing final year of four year B.Sc. Ed or B.A. Ed Course.
*The qualifying marks relaxation will permitted for Reserved category candidates (i.e. SC / ST / OBC / Differently abled).
Note: Qualifying the OTET would not confer a right on any person for Recruitment/ Employment as it is only one of eligibility criteria for appointment.
Click Here to Download: Question Paper OTET SET A, B, C, D Pdf
Teacher Eligibility Test in Orissa 2023 Exam Pattern
The Orissa TET conducted by the Department of School Education, Orissa Or respective examination board as directed by the Government of Orissa. The Exam pattern for this test will furnish below –
- All the questions will be Multiple Choice Questions.
- Time Limitation: 2 and 30 hour for each paper.
- One questions carrying one mark,
- There will four alternatives out of which one answer will be correct.
- Questions will be set to assess candidate’s ability to analyze, interpret and apply the subject matter.
- There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
Teacher Eligibility Test in Orissa 2023 Syllabus
There will be two papers of OTET
(i) Paper I Only for those who eager to be teacher in class 1 to 5.
(ii) Paper II Only for those who eager to be teacher in class 6 to 8.
(iii) Candidates who eager to be a teacher for both levels (classes 1 to 5 and classes 6 to 8) will have to appear in both the papers (Paper I and Paper II).
(iv) Some States conduct paper III or category III exam for the purpose of recruitment Secondary school teacher.
Paper I questions will come from five different subject i.e. Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II (English), Mathematics & Environmental Studies. Each subject will carry 30 marks.
Same wise Paper II will come from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II (English) moreover Mathematics and Science (for Mathematics and Science teacher), Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teacher).
OTET (Orissa Teacher Eligibility Test) Qualifying Marks
A candidate who scores 60% or more in the TET examination will be considered as TET pass.
In accordance with NCTE Guidelines OTET Certificate shall be valid for a period of 7 years from the date of TET examination.
Note: OTET Should give weightage to the Orissa TET scores in the recruitment process.
OTET 2023 Application Form
- Candidates can apply the online application form for OTET.
- Apply Online for Orissa (Odisha) Teacher Eligibility Test Online Form.
- Give all required details.
- Paste photo and sign an then submit the form.
- Take print of application form.
(New) OTET 2022 Examination Notification
OTET 2023 Important Number:
For any kind of problems, Applicants can call this number +91 7894901325; +91 8327734906; +91 9776630655
Important Pages
Odisha TET 2013 2014 2015 Question Paper
OTET Model Paper 2022 (Available SOON)
OTET Answer Key 2021 & Paper II
<TET Exam Question Paper in All Language>
Important: All the information in this page (i.e. syllabus, eligibility etc.) has been set by NCTE. Please note that all the information in this page may not be properly completed. Please follow the official / board website for cleared information.
