OTET 2026 Admit Card: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, carries out an eligibility test called the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) annually as an evaluation of Odisha teacher eligibility to work in Classes I to VIII in the all government, private aided and private unaided schools in the state. Its date is projected to be on third week of May 2026 in that case, application forms will has been be published in March 2026 at https://www.bseodisha.ac.in/.
Earlier the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET), the official OTET Notification 2026 has been published by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack, in the official site at the www.bseodisha.ac.in. The entire timeline of the eligibility test, together with the eligibility information, has been made known with the official announcement.
OTET 2026 Admit Card
The BSE Odisha OTET Admit Card 2026 plays a crucial role for applicants intending to appear for the OTET examination in 2026. Without the OTET Admit Card, applicants will not be permitted to appear for the exam or enter the examination center.Along with the TET exam admit card, applicants must carry other essential documents—such as proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar Card or Voter ID) and a recent passport-sized photograph—to the examination center.
Applicants are advised to arrive at the examination hall one hour in advance to avoid any last-minute complications and to ensure they have essential items, such as pens, pencils, etc., with them. Once the OTET 2026 Admit Card becomes available on the official BSE Odisha website, we will update this post accordingly; you may then download it using the link provided below within this post.
OTET Exam 2026 : An Overview
| Exam Conducting Authority | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack |
| Exam Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2026) |
| Exam Level | State-Level |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Exam Date | 29th May, 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | By 15th May, 2026 (Expected) |
| Official website | www.bseodisha.ac.in |
Steps to download OTET 2026 Admit Card
- First, visit the official BSE Odisha website at www.bseodisha.nic.in or www.bseodisha.ac.in.
- Next, locate the ‘Latest Updates’ section on the homepage.
- Click on the ‘Read more’ link.
- Now, find the download link for ‘OTET Admit Card 2026’.
- Click on the link titled “ADMIT CARD For ODISHA TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST OTET-2026”.
- Here, enter your registration number, or select Paper 1 or 2 and enter your mobile number.
- Click on the ‘Login’ button.
- Click on the ‘Download/Print Admit Card’ button.
- Then, a PDF file will be downloaded to your device.
- Save a copy of it for future reference.
Documents to carry with OTET 2026 Admit Card
Candidates appearing for the OTET 2025 examination must ensure that they carry all necessary items to the exam center. In addition to the admit card, candidates are required to bring a valid photo ID proof for verification purposes. Acceptable forms of ID proof include:
- Aadhaar Card.
- PAN Card.
- Voter ID.
- Driving License.
- Employee ID.
- Passport.
- Any ID issued by a Gazetted Officer.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs.
OTET Exam Date 2026 Out
According to the notice published on 12th February 2026, Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 will be conducted on 29th week May 2026 and the timetable of the actual exam will be published soon along with the official notice.
OTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Odisha TET is an eligibility test; however the candidates have to fill in some eligibility requirements in order to fill their OTET Application Form 2026. The OTET Exam does not have a particular age limit, but the minimum education qualification is necessary. The eligibility of the OTET 2026 of primary and upper primary teachers is discussed below.
Qualification to Paper-I (Primary Teacher in Classes I to V)
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) and at least 50% marks and 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- Secondary (or equivalent) with not less than 45% marks and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) (as per the NCTE regulations).
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) and at least 50 percent marks and 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) and 50 percent marks and Diploma in Education (Special Education) of 2 years.
- Graduation and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
Paper-II (Upper Primary Teacher in Classes VI to VIII): Eligibility Criteria
- Graduation and 2 Years Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- 3-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) with graduation mark of at least 50% and 1-year.
- At least 45 percent marks and 1 year bachelor in education (B.Ed) as per the NCTE regulations.
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor in Elementary Education ( B. El. Ed ).
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50 percent marks and 4-year B.A.Ed. /B.Sc.Ed.
- B.Ed. of not less than 50 percent marks and 1 year B.Ed. (Special Education).
- OTET 2026 Application Fee
- Only when the required application fee is submitted, the application form of the OTET will be submitted successfully. Application fees are required asforth by the applicant of the SC and ST category of Rs. 400/- and in case of the general category applicants application fee is required as Rs. 600/-. The method of payment shall also be online using HDFC payment gateway.
OTET 2026 Online Application Steps
The candidate will first be required to read the instructions, eligibility and applicability before going to get registered at the OTET-2026. Depending on their eligibility, candidates may appear on either paper I or paper II or both the papers. The procedure to apply online to OTET Exam has been provided step by step.
- Go to the official site of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack, i.e. www.bseodisha.ac.in.
- Home page tab in Examination >OTET Examination> Online Application odisha teacher eligibility test OTET- 2026 Link.
- Applicants are diverted to a different page. In case you have already registered, then go to the button of “Login: otherwise, to have a registration, go to New Registration.
- Upon clicking on New Registration the OTET-2026 page will be opened. Please feed in your name, password (that you are required to set), and Mobile No. e-mail ID, and then press the Submit tab.
- OTP will be sent to the registered email ID and no (you will have to fill in OTP).
- Send your application forms along with personal details, qualification, education and address.
- Click on the Payments and declaration tab and pay the application fee according to category and then click on Final submit tab.
OTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| For SC & ST Category | Rs. 400/- (Rupees Four Hundred) Only |
| For Other Category | Rs. 600/- (Rupees Six Hundred) Only |
OTET 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Pattern of exam in Paper 1 and Paper 2 is as follows.
- Paper 1 and 2 have 150 questions each.
- The examination will take 150 minutes.
- Every correct answer awards 1 mark.
- There will not be negative marking.
FAQ’s :- OTET 2026 Exam
Question: For which date the exam day has been finalised?
Answer: The OTET 2026 Exam date has been scheduled to be held on 29th May, 2026.
Question: When will the hall ticket be made available for the exam?
Answer: The hall ticket will be made available by 15th April, 2026.
Question: Will the OTET admit card be sent via post or email?
Answer: No, the OTET admit card 2025 will not be sent via post or email. It must be downloaded online from the official website.
Question: Is it mandatory to carry a photo ID proof along with the OTET admit card?
Answer: Yes, candidates must carry a valid government ID proof along with their admit card to the examination hall.
Question: Can I carry a digital copy of the OTET admit card to the exam hall?
Answer: No, only a printed copy of the OTET admit card will be accepted at the examination center.
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