OTET 2026 Admit Card Released: Important Updates and Exam Details

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 admit cards are now available for download. Candidates must log in to the official portal to access their hall tickets. The exam date has been rescheduled to June 28, 2026, with Paper-I for classes 1-5 and Paper-II for classes 6-8. Each paper consists of 150 MCQs, and candidates must meet minimum qualifying marks to pass. It's crucial to carry the admit card to the exam center. For detailed steps on downloading the admit card and other essential information, read the full article.

By Ambika Singh Jun 18, 2026, 12:35 IST

OTET Admit Card 2026 Announcement

OTET Admit Card 2026: Candidates preparing for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 have an important update. The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has made the admit cards available for download. To access their hall tickets, candidates should log into the official website using their registration number along with either their password or date of birth.

It is crucial for candidates to download their admit cards and keep a printed copy safe, as entry to the examination venue will be denied without a valid admit card.

Revised Exam Date

**Change in Exam Date**

The OTET exam date has been updated. Initially set for June 21, 2026, the exam will now take place on June 28, 2026. The revised schedule is as follows:

**Paper** | **Time**

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Paper-I | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Paper-II | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Exam Paper Details

**Which paper is for whom?**

OTET 2026 will consist of two papers:

Paper-I is intended for those aspiring to teach classes 1 to 5.

Paper-II is for candidates aiming to teach classes 6 to 8.

Exam Pattern Overview

**What is the exam pattern?**

Each paper in OTET 2026 will feature 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), totaling 150 marks, with each question valued at 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 confirmed that there will be no negative marking for incorrect responses.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

**Minimum Qualifying Marks**

To pass OTET 2026, candidates must achieve the following minimum scores:

Category	Minimum Marks
General Category	90 marks (60%)
SC, ST, OBC, and PH	82 marks (55%)

Admit Card Requirement

**Mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam center**

Candidates must bring a printed copy of their admit card on exam day. Entry to the exam center will not be allowed without a valid hall ticket. It is also essential for candidates to check their personal details, exam center, and reporting time as indicated on the admit card.