The Odisha Special OTET Notiifcation 2025 has been released on 9th May 2025 @ bseodisha.ac.in. The Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (SOTET) is an eligibility test for in-service teachers who possess the requisite academic and training qualifications with the required percentage of marks, and in-service teacher candidates pursuing the final year of the teacher training courses. Check all details and the latest updates about the Special OTET 2025 exam in this article.

• The SOTET 2025 application form must be submitted online by 22nd May 2025.
• The Special OTET Exam  has two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2.
• The SOTET Paper 1 is for the in-service teacher candidates for Classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 is for in-service teacher candidates for Classes 6 to 8.
• There will be no negative marking in the exam.

Direct Link to Apply for Special OTET 2025

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 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.

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.

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.

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%.

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