Thousands of Odisha teaching aspirants have been waiting to take the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 and have appeared to take the exam. On December 17, 2025, OTET exam was successfully conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) in two shifts and now the question in social media and among the candidates is the same question at this point.
The OTET Answer Key 2025 PDF is not far apart in reality in the official site of BSE Odisha i.e. bseodisha.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check their answers, make a match and calculate their likely scores before the results are announced once it is live.
OTET 2025 Exam
One of the most important examinations of candidates who want to work in the government or in the private schools as teachers in the state (Classes 1 to 8) is the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET). Not only does it screen the qualified applicants but it also makes sure that only qualified and well trained teachers are introduced to the teaching system of Odisha.
The test of this year proceeded in a smooth way through various districts with strict guidelines. The paper level is reported to have been moderate to a bit challenging particularly in the pedagogy part especially in the exam centers.
OTET Answer Key 2025 Release Date
Although the official announcement of the OTET Answer Key 2025 is still pending, according to the insider sources, the tentative version of the OTET Answer Key 2025 might be published in a few days. In most cases, the Board publishes the answer sheet in less than a week after the day of exam, so any time in the near future they may anticipate it.
The Board will also open the objection window once released and give the candidates a chance to dispute any discrepancies they might have detected in the provisional answer key. Upon consideration of all the objections, the final answer key will be released on which the OTET result 2025 will be prepared. Use the Latest updates section at the bseodisha portal, this is where the official link will be activated.
OTET 2025 Exam Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha |
| Exam Date | December 17, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | December 10, 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Paper I Timing | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Paper II Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Answer Key Status | Released soon |
| Official Website | www.bseodisha.ac.in |
How to Download OTET Answer Key 2025?
Posting the Answer key Once the Board has posted an answer key, it is easy to download one by yourself by following these steps: Visit to the official website of BSE Odisha at bseodisha.ac.in. On the home page, there is a link named OTET Answer Key 2025. You will be required to enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth. To get the answer key, clicked on Submit. Save the PDF and check the responses that are checked against the correct ones. The candidates are encouraged to make a copy to review during placing objections or estimating possible scores.
How to Raise Objection for OTET Answer Key 2025?
BSE Odisha also gives the candidates a chance to object any questionable or wrong answers in provisional key. The process is simple: Getting into your account with the help of your registration. Choose the question(s) that you want to oppose. Provide adequate evidence or arguments on your claim. Pay a small amount of money (refundable in case you objection is right). BSE Odisha will then complete the final answer key of the OTET 2025 which will not be further challenged after all the objections have been verified.
OTET Cut-Off Marks 2025
Though the official cut off will be announced along with the results, the following is the approximate trend of category-wise qualifying mark in the previous years:
| Category | Qualifying Percentage | Expected Marks out of 150 |
| General | 60% | 90 marks |
| OBC/SEBC | 55% | 82 marks |
| SC/ST | 50% | 75 marks |
The OTET Certificate, mandatory to teach in Odisha will only be offered to the candidates who are able to score or exceed these marks.
What You Should do Now?
The OTET 2025 Answer Key will be published and the period of objection will end, after which the Board will announce the OTET Result after which mark sheets and certificates to successful candidates will be issued. Here’s what to expect next: Temporary Answer Key Issue -Will be issued shortly. Objection Window Typically 3 to 5 days. Final Answer Key- Issued upon objection review. Results Declaration – In January 2026 (tentative). Certificate Issuance/Few weeks after results. Then in case you are one of the applicants having taken the test, it is high time to keep up with the latest news and to prepare the documents.
One of the most much awaited events in this month, among teaching aspirants in Odisha, is the release of the OTET Answer Key 2025. As the official link will be made available any day now, it is recommended that a candidate should have his or her registration details with him or her, watch official BSE portal twice a day and follow reputed education news outlets to get instant alerts. The OTET is the key to a long and satisfying teaching career whether it is your first teaching practice or the need to earn a higher qualification.