The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has officially released the OTET Admit Card 2025 for candidates appearing in the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test. Registered candidates can now download their hall ticket from the official website bseodisha.ac.in. The OTET 2025 examination is scheduled to be held on December 17, 2025, in two shifts — Paper 1 in the morning and Paper 2 in the afternoon. Carrying the admit card to the exam centre is compulsory, along with a valid photo ID.
I am writing about this update because OTET is a crucial qualifying exam for aspiring teachers in Odisha, and admit card-related confusion is quite common just days before the exam. Many candidates wait till the last moment, which increases stress and the risk of missing important instructions like exam timing, centre location, or reporting rules. A clear understanding of the admit card download process and exam schedule helps candidates stay focused on revision rather than logistics. With teaching jobs being highly competitive, even small mistakes on exam day can cost dearly, so timely information matters.
OTET Exam 2025: Important Dates and Timings
The OTET examination will be conducted in two separate sessions on the same day.
Here is the complete schedule:
- Exam date: December 17, 2025
- Paper 1 timing: 9:00 am to 11:30 am
- Paper 2 timing: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
- Admit card status: Released
- Official website: bseodisha.ac.in
Candidates must report to the exam centre well before the gate closing time mentioned on the admit card.
Details Mentioned on OTET Admit Card 2025
After downloading the hall ticket, candidates should carefully check the following details:
- Candidate’s name and roll number
- Paper applied for (Paper 1 or Paper 2)
- Exam date and shift timing
- Exam centre name and address
- Important exam-day instructions
Any mismatch in personal details should be reported immediately to BSE Odisha.
How to Download OTET Admit Card 2025
Candidates can follow these simple steps to access their hall ticket:
- Visit the official website bseodisha.ac.in
- Click on the OTET Admit Card 2025 link on the homepage
- Enter your registration number and date of birth
- Submit the details to view the admit card
- Download and take a clear printout for exam day
Download Admit Card: Click Here
It is advisable to keep at least two printed copies for safety.
