OTET Admit Card 2026: Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test admit card released; find out how to download it here..
OTET Admit Card 2026: There is an important update for candidates appearing for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026. The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has released the admit cards for the exam. Candidates can download their hall tickets by logging into the official portal using their registration number and password or date of birth.
Candidates are advised to download the admit card and keep a printed copy safe before the exam, as entry into the examination center will not be permitted without a valid admit card.
**Change in Exam Date**
The Board has revised the OTET exam date. Previously, the exam was scheduled for June 21, 2026, but it will now be held on June 28, 2026. According to the revised schedule:
**Paper** | **Time**
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Paper-I | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Paper-II | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
**Which paper is for whom?**
Two papers will be conducted for OTET 2026.
Paper-I is for candidates who wish to teach students in classes 1 to 5.
Paper-II is for candidates who wish to become teachers for classes 6 to 8.
**What is the exam pattern?**
In OTET 2026, 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be asked in each paper. The exam carries a total of 150 marks, with each question worth one mark.
**Details** | **Information**
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Total Questions | 150
Total Marks | 150
Marks per Question | 1 mark
Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes
Negative Marking | No
Language | Odia and English
The Board has clarified that there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
**Minimum Qualifying Marks**
Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum marks to be declared successful in OTET 2026. Category Minimum Marks
General Category 90 marks (60%)
SC, ST, OBC, and PH 82 marks (55%)
**Mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam center**
The Board has instructed candidates to carry a printed copy of their admit card on the day of the exam. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam center without a valid hall ticket. Candidates should also verify the personal details, exam center, and reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
**How to download the admit card?**
Candidates can download their admit card by following the steps given below:
Visit the official website of BSE Odisha.
Click on the 'OTET 2026 Admit Card' link available on the homepage.
Enter the registration number and password/date of birth.
Submit the login details.
The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
Download it and take a printout for future use.
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