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Odisha Special OTET 2025: Notification Out, Application Form & Exam Date
Last Updated on May 14, 2025
Download Odisha Special OTET (SOTET) 2025 complete information as PDFIMPORTANT LINKS
The Odisha Special OTET 2025 Notification 2025 has been released. Candidates can apply online by 22nd May 2025. The Special OTET Exam is an eligibility test for in-service teachers (classes 1-8) in government schools of the state. Check the SOTET exam dates, eligibility, exam pattern, and other details here.
Odisha Special OTET 2025: Important Details
The Special OTET 2025 is an eligibility exam for in-service government school teachers (classes 1-8). Aspirants for the exam can check the important dates and highlights about the Special Odisha TET 2025 here.
Odisha Special OTET 2022 Overview | |
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Special OTET (Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test) |
Conducting Body | Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha |
Official Website | |
Exam Level | State |
Notification Release Date | 7th May 2025 |
Application Start Date | 9th May 2025 |
Application End Date | 22nd May 2025 |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Duration | Paper 1: 150 minutes Paper 2: 150 minutes |
No. of Papers and Total Marks | Paper-1: 150 marks Paper-2: 150 marks |
Total Questions | 150 MCQs in each paper |
Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer No negative marking |
Language of Exam | Odia and English |
State | |
Qualification | Odisha Graduate Government Jobs |
Odisha Special OTET Exam Dates 2025
The Special OTET Exam Dates are announced on the board's website, a few weeks before the exam. Candidates must regularly check the BSE Odisha website for updates about the same. Knowing these dates is important to strategise the exam preparation effectively.
Event | Date |
---|---|
SOTET Paper I | TBA |
SOTET Paper 2 | TBA |
Odisha Special OTET Application Process 2025
Candidates who want to appear for the Special OTET examination must submit their applications online through the website of BSE Odisha. The applications must be submitted by 22nd May 2025. Given below is the step-by-step process to submit the Special OTET Application Form:
Step 1: Go to the Website
Visit the BSE Odisha website. Go to the Application Page. Click on the application link or SOTET Paper 1, Paper 2 or Both Papers as you wish to apply for.
Step 2: Register Online
Click on the Login link under Paper 1 or Paper 2. You will be redirected to the registration portal. Click on 'New Registration'. Provide the details and register yourself.
Last updated on Jun 12, 2025
-> The Odisha Special OTET 2025 Notification has been released.
-> Candidates can submit the SOTET Application Form by 22nd May 2025.
-> Already serving teachers can appear for the SOTET Paper 1 for teaching classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 is for Classes 6 to 8 in-service teachers.
-> Prepare for the exam with Odisha Special OTET Previous Year Papers.
Step 3: Fill Out the Special OTET Application Form
Fill out the SOTET online application form with all the required details. Cross-check the information and proceed.
Step 4: Upload the Documents
Upload your recent photograph, signature, and any other documents required. The documents must be in the size prescribed by the authorities.
Step 5: Pay the Application Fee
Pay the required fee according to your category and submit the application form.
Odisha Special OTET Eligibility 2025
Candidates applying for the Special OTET Exam must fulfil the required eligibility criteria to avoid disqualification. Key points to note about the SOTET Eligibility are:
- The candidate must be an in-service teacher working in any of the Schools approved by the Government. of Odisha.
- In addition, they must have completed Higher Secondary with D.El.Ed or Graduation with B.Ed. or any equivalent qualification.
Odisha Special OTET Syllabus 2025
The SOTET Syllabus varies for the Paper I and Paper II Exams. The syllabus has been curated to assess the candidate's teaching abilities and subject knowledge. For Odisha Special OTET Paper I, the syllabus has topics from Child Development &
Pedagogy, Language I, Odia/ Urdu/Hindi/ Telugu/ Bengali, Language II (English), Mathematics, and Environmental Science. For SOTET Paper II, the syllabus includes topics from Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Odia/ Urdu/Hindi/ Telugu/ Bengali, Language II (English), and either Mathematics & Science, or Social Studies.
Odisha Special OTET Exam Pattern 2025
The Special OTET Exam is conducted for a total of 150 marks, with no negative marking. Candidates preparing for the exam must refer to the SOTET Paper Pattern given below and plan their preparation accordingly.
Paper Pattern | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
Subjects | Child Development & Pedagogy: 30 Marks Pedagogy Language I, Odia/ Urdu/ Hindi/ Telugu/ Bengali: 30 Marks Language-II (English) 30 Marks Mathematics 30 Marks Environmental Science 30 Marks | Child Development & Mathematics & Science: 60 marks Or Social Studies: 60 marks |
Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
Total Questions | 150 | 150 |
Negative Marking | None | None |
Passing Marks | 60% | 60% |
Odisha Special OTET Hall Ticket 2025
The SOTET Admit Card is released on the BSE Odisha website, a few days before the exam. The admit card is an essential document to be carried to the exam hall, as without the same, entry of the candidates will be barred. The hall ticket contains details about the exam date, time, venue, etc. It is advised to cross-check the details in the admit card while downloading it, o that if there is an error in the hall ticket, then the rectification can be done on time.
Odisha Special OTET Response Sheet 2025
The Odisha Special OTET Answer Key contains the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. It is released on the board's official website, in a few days after the exam. First, the provisional answer key is released against which candidates can raise objections. The final answer key is released after considering these objections.
Odisha Special OTET Result 2025
The SOTET Result is announced online, in a few weeks after the exam. Candidates can login to the applicant portal on the BSE Odisha website to access their scorecards and certificates for the Odisha Special OTET Exam. The minimum qualifying marks required are 60%.
We hope this article on Special OTET 2025 was informative and helpful. Download the Testbook App to prepare online using PYPs, mock tests, notes, live classes, and more.
Odisha Special OTET 2025: FAQs
What is the starting date for registration of Odisha Special OTET?
The SOTET application process began on 9th May 2025.
What is the last date for registration for the Special OTET 2025?
The last date for the candidates to register for the SOTET 2025 is 22nd May 2025.
What is the Odisha special OTET Exam Date 2025?
The exam date will be announced soon.
What is the Mode of the Odisha Special TET Exam?
The exam will be conducted offline.
Is there any Negative Marking in the Special OTET exam?
No, there is no negative marking for the wrong answers.
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