The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, successfully conducted the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 on December 17, 2025. The examination was held for Paper 1, which qualifies candidates to teach classes I to V, and Paper 2, for classes VI to VIII. Thousands of teacher aspirants across the state appeared for this crucial test, marking a significant step towards their teaching careers.
With the exam now concluded, all attention has shifted to the next critical phase: the release of the official answer key. Candidates are eagerly awaiting this document to verify their responses, estimate their probable scores, and identify any potential errors in the provisional key.
OTET 2025 Answer Key: Expected Timeline and Download Process
The provisional answer key for OTET 2025 is anticipated to be released by the last week of December 2025. While this is the expected timeline, an official announcement from the Board is still pending. Upon release, candidates will have a short window to review the key and submit objections if they find any discrepancies.
To download the provisional answer key, candidates will need to follow a straightforward process on the board's official website.
The step-by-step procedure is outlined below:
- Visit the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha: www.bseodisha.ac.in.
- Look for the 'Latest Updates' or the 'Examination/Answer Key' section on the homepage.
- Click on the link that reads 'OTET Answer Key 2025'.
- Select your specific paper (Paper 1 or Paper 2) and the question paper set.
- Download the PDF file of the answer key and save it for future reference and score calculation.
Submitting Objections and Final Answer Key
Understanding that the initial key is provisional, the BSE will provide candidates with an opportunity to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect. Details regarding the objection window and the deadline will be announced simultaneously with the release of the provisional answer key.
Candidates wishing to raise an objection will typically need to do so online through a dedicated portal. It is important to note that each challenge may require supporting documentary evidence and might involve a nominal fee. The Board's expert committee will scrutinize all valid objections. Subsequently, a final answer key will be published, incorporating the necessary corrections. This final key will be the definitive document used for calculating the OTET 2025 results.
Lifetime Validity of the OTET Certificate
A significant advantage for successful candidates is the validity period of the OTET certificate. The OTET qualification certificate is valid for a lifetime from the date of its issue. This is a notable benefit compared to Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) certificates from some other Indian states, which have a limited validity period and require renewal.
This lifetime validity means that once a candidate qualifies in OTET Paper 1 or Paper 2, they remain permanently eligible to apply for teaching positions in government, private, and aided schools across Odisha for the respective classes (I-V or VI-VIII). Candidates are strongly advised to preserve their original certificate safely, as it serves as the primary proof of qualification and will be meticulously verified during any teacher recruitment process.
For the latest official notifications, updates on the answer key release, and all related information, candidates should regularly monitor the BSE Odisha official website.
