OTET 2026 Exam Date Announced: Check Admit Card Details & Schedule

OTET 2026 Exam Date: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack has announced the schedule for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026. The exam will be held on 21 June 2026, and admit cards will be available from 9 June 2026.

Quick Answer: BSE Odisha will conduct OTET 2026 on 21 June 2026, in two shifts: Paper-I from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and Paper-II from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Admit cards can be downloaded from 9 June 2026, at bseodisha.nic.in.

Quick Highlights

• Board: Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack
• Exam: Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026
• Exam Date: 21 June 2026
• Admit Card Release: 9 June 2026
• Notification No.: 1157/Conf.-I, dated 12 May 2026
• Official Website: bseodisha.nic.in

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Official Website: bseodisha.nic.in

OTET 2026 Exam Date Overview

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Exam Shift Timings

Both papers are held on the same day, 21 June 2026. Candidates appearing for both papers should plan their travel and reporting time accordingly.

How to Download Your OTET 2026 Admit Card

1. Visit the official BSE Odisha website: bseodisha.nic.in.
2. Look for the OTET 2026 admit card download link, available from 9 June 2026.
3. Log in with your application/registration number and date of birth, as prompted.
4. Download your admit card and take a clear printout.
5. Check your name, roll number, exam centre, and photograph carefully for any errors.

Important Instructions

• Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time for both Paper-I and Paper-II.
• Carry a printed admit card along with a valid original photo ID proof to the exam hall.
• If you find any discrepancy in your admit card, contact the BSE Odisha office immediately, before the exam date.
• This notice covers only the exam schedule and admit card release date. For full eligibility, application process, and syllabus details of OTET 2026, refer to the main OTET notification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When will OTET 2026 be conducted?
On 21 June 2026.

Q2. When can I download my OTET 2026 admit card?
From 9 June 2026, at bseodisha.nic.in.

Q3. What are the timings for Paper-I and Paper-II?
Paper-I is from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and Paper-II is from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, on the same day.

Q4. Where can I download the admit card from?
From the official BSE Odisha website, bseodisha.nic.in.

Q5. What should I carry to the exam hall?
Your printed admit card and a valid original photo ID proof.

Q6. What is the notification number for this schedule?
1157/Conf.-I, dated 12 May 2026.

Q7. Are Paper-I and Paper-II held on the same day?
Yes, both are held on 21 June 2026, in the morning and afternoon shifts respectively.

Q8. What if there’s an error on my admit card?
Contact the BSE Odisha office immediately, before the exam date, to get it corrected.

Q9. Does this notice cover OTET eligibility and application details?
No, this notice only covers the exam date and admit card schedule. Check the main OTET 2026 notification for eligibility and how to apply.

Q10. Who conducts the OTET exam?
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack.

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