OTET Result 2025 Declared by BSE Odisha with 66.50% Overall Pass Rate
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) has officially declared the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) Result 2025 on February 12, 2026. Candidates who appeared in the December 17, 2025 examination can now check their scorecards and qualification status for teacher eligibility certification in Odisha. Scorecards are available for download on the official portals bseodisha.nic.in and bseodisha.ac.in, where qualified candidates can also initiate the process to obtain their OTET certificates.
OTET 2025 Examination Statistics
The OTET 2025 was conducted offline in two papers:
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Paper 1 – Primary Level (Classes 1–5)
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Paper 2 – Upper Primary Level (Classes 6–8)
| Paper | Registered | Appeared | Qualified | Pass % |
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| Paper 1 | 29,004 | 27,533 | 12,988 | 47.17% |
| Paper 2 | 46,399 | 44,880 | 35,165 | 78.35% |
| Overall | 75,403 | 72,413 | 72,413 | 66.50% |
A total of 48,153 candidates cleared both papers, highlighting the competitive nature of the test. The OTET is mandatory for recruitment to teaching posts in government and aided schools across Odisha.
How to Check OTET Result 2025
Candidates can access the OTET Result 2025 and scorecards by following these steps:
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Visit the official website: bseodisha.nic.in or bseodisha.ac.in
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Navigate to the OTET Result/Scorecard link.
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Enter your roll number and registered mobile number or date of birth.
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Submit to view your scorecard, including marks and qualification status.
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Download and print the scorecard for future reference.
Non-qualifiers can download their OMR answer sheets until February 18, 2026.
OTET Certificates for Qualified Candidates
Qualified candidates can download their OTET certificates digitally from 4:00 PM on February 12, 2026, by paying the prescribed fee. Physical copies will be issued subsequently. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates on certificate collection, re-evaluation procedures, and integration with upcoming teacher recruitment notifications.
Implications for Teacher Recruitment in Odisha
The OTET qualification is essential for applying to teaching vacancies through Odisha’s recruitment processes, including positions under the School and Mass Education Department. Only candidates who have cleared the OTET can participate in selection drives for primary and upper primary teaching posts in the state for the relevant academic cycle.
Key Points to Remember About OTET Result 2025
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Declared on February 12, 2026 by BSE Odisha.
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Overall pass percentage: 66.50%.
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Paper 1 pass rate: 47.17%; Paper 2 pass rate: 78.35%.
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48,153 candidates cleared both papers.
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Scorecards and certificates are available online.
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OTET is mandatory for teacher recruitment in Odisha.










