The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has officially released the OTET Admit Card 2026 on June 17, 2026. Candidates who have registered for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test can now access their hall tickets via the official portal at bseodisha.ac.in or bseodisha.nic.in. This certification is mandatory for aspiring teachers looking to secure positions in primary and upper primary schools across Odisha. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on June 28, 2026 (Sunday), in an offline OMR-based format.

Exam Schedule and Shifts

The OTET 2026 exam will be held in two distinct sessions. Paper I, designed for candidates aiming to teach classes I to V, will take place in the morning shift from 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Paper II, intended for classes VI to VIII, is scheduled for the afternoon shift from 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM. Candidates are advised to download at least two printed copies of their admit cards to ensure a hassle-free entry into the examination hall.

Steps to Download and Exam Guidelines

To download the admit card, applicants must log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth. It is crucial to verify details such as the exam center address and reporting time printed on the document. Along with the hall ticket, candidates must carry a valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, or Voter ID) and two recent passport-size photographs to the center. Note that the exam follows a 150-minute duration per paper with no negative marking, providing a fair opportunity for all 84,000+ registered aspirants.