OTET Admit Card 2024, Examination Schedule Released, Check Paper Pattern and Exam Scheme: The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is a key examination for aspiring teachers in Odisha, conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. This exam aims to ensure that primary and upper primary school teaching standards are maintained at a high level. Candidates who qualify in the OTET can apply for teaching posts in various schools across Odisha.
To participate for this exam, candidates must hold the OTET 2024 Admit Card, which is a necessary document for admittance into the examination venue. The education board will provide the admit card at least one week before the exam day, which will be retrieved from the official website i.e. bseodisha.ac.in. Candidates can access their admission cards by submitting the application registration number and date of birth.
OTET Admit Card 2024
| Examiner | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE) |
| Exam Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) |
| Purpose of the Examination | Check the candidate’s eligibility for Primary and Upper Primary Teacher Positions |
| Exam Date | 09 August 2024 |
| Admit Card Status | 02 August 2024 |
| State Concerned | Odisha |
| Official Website | bseodisah.ac.in |
The deadline for submitting applications was July 5, 2024, with the online application process opening on June 24, 2024. Applicants had to use the official website to submit their applications online.
Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) – Examination Schedule
It is essential to be aware of the exam schedule, which includes the exam date, time, and location, in order to prepare better. August 9, 2024, is the planned date of the OTET exam. To avoid any last-minute hiccups, candidates are advised to arrive at the testing location well in advance of the reporting time specified on their admit card.
BSE OTET Exam Patter and Exam Scheme
Paper I is for candidates who want to teach classes I through V (Primary Level), and Paper II is for candidates who want to teach classes VI through VIII (Upper Primary Level). The OTET exam consists of two papers. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs), worth one mark each, make up each paper. Negative marking does not exist. View the comprehensive exam schedule here:
There are 150 questions in total on each paper, and the maximum mark is 150. Each paper’s exam lasts for two hours and thirty minutes.
Exam Pattern for Paper I (Primary Teachers)
| Subjects | Total Questions/ Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Odia, Urdu, Hindi, Telugu & Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Science | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Exam Pattern for Paper II (Upper Primary Teachers)
| Subjects | Total Questions/Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Odia/Urdu/Hindi/Telugu/Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
OTET – Hall Ticket Details
One essential item that candidates need to bring to the testing location is their OTET hall pass. It contains important details about the candidate and the test and acts as a pass for entry into the examination hall. The information listed on the hall pass is as follows:
- Candidate’s Name: The full name of the candidate appearing for the exam.
- Roll Number: A unique identification number assigned to the candidate.
- Examination Center: The venue address where the candidate needs to report for the exam.
- Date and Time of the Exam: Specific details about the date and the exact time for the exam.
- Photograph and Signature: The candidate’s photograph and signature for identification purposes.
- Instructions for the Exam Day: Candidates must follow guidelines on the day of the exam.
Candidates need to make sure that the information on the hall pass is correct in every way. They should get in touch with the BSE Odisha right away to request corrections if there are any inconsistencies. It is also recommended that you keep multiple copies of your hall pass and that you bring two current passport-sized photos and two legitimate forms of identification to the testing location.
How to download the OTET Admit Card 2024?
The steps below can be used by candidates to download their admit card:
- Visit the official website at bseodisha.ac.in.
- Look for the link to download the “OTET Admit Card-2024” under the “Latest Updates” section.
- Click the provided link now.
- In the required fields, provide your date of birth and registration number.
- Click the button labeled “Submit.”
- On the screen, your OTET admit card will appear.
- Download the admit card, then print it out for your records.
