The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha is expected to release the OTET Answer Key 2025 in the last week of December, tentatively between December 28 and 30, 2025. The answer key will be published on the official website bseodisha.ac.in for candidates who appeared in the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025, held on December 17, 2025.
With the examination now concluded across all 30 districts of Odisha, nearly 1.5 lakh candidates are awaiting the official provisional scoring key to evaluate their performance before the declaration of the final result.
The answer key will be released separately for Paper-I (Primary) and Paper-II (Upper Primary), covering all question paper sets (A, B, C, and D).
OTET Answer Key 2025: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha |
| Exam Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Answer Key Status | Awaited |
| Expected Release Date | 28–30 December 2025 (Tentative) |
| Objection Window | Likely 2–5 January 2026 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Result Date | Late January / Early February 2026 |
| Official Website | bseodisha.ac.in |
OTET 2025 Answer Key Release Date: What to Expect
BSE Odisha generally follows a 10–12 day timeline after the examination to release the provisional answer key. Since OTET 2025 was conducted in offline mode, the board needs time to collect, scan, and verify OMR sheets from exam centres across the state.
Based on previous trends, the most likely date for OTET Answer Key 2025 release is December 28, 2025.
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OTET Answer Key 2025: Paper-Wise Details
- Paper-I:
For candidates applying for Primary Teacher (Classes I–V) - Paper-II:
For candidates applying for Upper Primary Teacher (Classes VI–VIII)- Mathematics & Science
- Social Studies
Each paper will include separate answer keys for Set A, B, C, and D.
How to Download OTET Answer Key 2025
Follow these official steps to avoid incorrect PDFs:
- Visit the official website bseodisha.ac.in
- Go to the “Latest Updates” section on the homepage
- Click on “OTET-2025 Provisional Scoring Key”
- Select Paper-I or Paper-II
- Download the PDF and match your Question Booklet Set (A/B/C/D) carefully
⚠️ Do not check answers from the wrong set, as it may lead to incorrect score calculation.
How to Calculate OTET 2025 Score
- Total Questions: 150
- Marks per Question: +1
- Negative Marking: None
👉 If a question has two answers marked on the OMR sheet, it will be treated as invalid (0 marks) even if one option is correct.
OTET 2025 Qualifying Marks
| Category | Percentage | Marks Required |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 / 150 |
| SC / ST / SEBC / PH | 50% | 75 / 150 |
📌 There is no rounding off of marks.
How to Raise Objection Against OTET Answer Key
Candidates who find any discrepancy in the provisional answer key can submit objections online.
Expected Process:
- Log in using Roll Number / Registration Details
- Select the Question ID
- Upload valid academic proof (NCERT / BSE Odisha textbooks)
- Pay the objection fee (expected ₹500 per question)
🔁 The fee is usually refundable if the objection is accepted.
What Happens After the Answer Key?
- Final Answer Key released after reviewing objections
- OMR Sheet Access (may be provided for verification)
- OTET 2025 Result Declaration
- OTET Eligibility Certificate issued to qualified candidates
✅ The OTET certificate is valid for a lifetime.
OTET Answer Key 2025 FAQs
Is OTET Answer Key 2025 released?
No. The official answer key has not been released yet. It is expected by December 28–30, 2025.
Where can I download the OTET answer key?
You can download it from the official website bseodisha.ac.in.
Will the answer key be released set-wise?
Yes. The answer key will be available for Set A, B, C, and D.
Is there negative marking in OTET 2025?
No. There is no negative marking in OTET.
Can I challenge the OTET answer key?
Yes. BSE Odisha will open an online objection window after releasing the provisional key.
When will OTET 2025 result be declared?
The result is expected in late January or early February 2026.
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