The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has announced the results for the Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025, held on September 27. Out of 72,413 candidates who appeared, 48,153 qualified, registering an overall pass percentage of 66.50%.
Paper 1, which qualifies teachers for Classes 1 to 5, had 12,988 qualifiers with a 47.17% pass rate, while Paper 2, for Classes 6 to 8, saw 35,165 clearances and a 78.35% pass rate. The results are accessible online on the official BSE Odisha website, with digital certificates available for download until January 15, 2026, upon fee payment.
How to Check OTET Results
Candidates who appeared for Special OTET 2025 can check their results on the official website bseodisha.ac.in. To check scores:
- Visit the website and click on the “Special OTET Result 2025” link on the homepage.
- Enter your roll number and registered mobile number in the login panel.
- Click “Submit” to view your result.
- Download and save or print the scorecard for future reference.
Qualified candidates can download digital certificates after fee payment until January 15, 2026.
Special OTET 2025
The Special OTET 2025 was conducted as a follow-up after the original OTET exam was cancelled due to a question paper leak, reflecting the state board’s efforts to ensure fair assessment for in-service teachers across Odisha.
This eligibility test is an essential requirement for recruitment to teaching positions in government-run schools, ensuring teaching standards and quality education for schoolchildren.
The test evaluates candidates through two papers focusing on child development, language proficiency, pedagogy, mathematics, and environmental studies.
Key Statistics and Board’s Official Views
BSE Odisha officials lauded the high turnout and the successful conduction of the exam under challenging circumstances, highlighting the encouraging overall pass rate that mirrors the competence of Odisha’s teaching workforce.
The board emphasised stringent adherence to fairness and transparency, ensuring that qualified candidates receive official endorsements necessary for employment. Candidates who did not qualify have the option to download their OMR answer sheets till November 22 to self-assess their performance.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This announcement is a pivotal step toward fortifying Odisha’s education sector by equipping government schools with competent, qualified teachers.
Upholding rigorous eligibility tests underlines the state’s commitment to quality education access and student welfare. The Logical Indian urges sustained dialogue among educators, policymakers, and communities to further nurture and support teachers.
