The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) has officially announced the OTET Result 2026 for the December 2025 exam. Candidates who took part in the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test can now view their scorecards and qualifying status on the official website, bseodisha.ac.in.
A total of 1,60,420 candidates registered for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the OTET exam conducted in December 2025. According to the statistics released by the board, the overall success rate is recorded at 68.97%, indicating a noteworthy outcome in this year's eligibility assessment.
The announcement of results concludes the anxious wait for countless hopeful educators across the state. Candidates are encouraged to download their scorecards promptly and keep copies for forthcoming recruitment procedures.
Follow these steps to view your result
Step 1: Navigate to the official BSE Odisha portal — bseodisha.ac.in.
Step 2: On the main page, click on the link for "OTET Result 2026" or "OTET December 2025 Result".
Step 3: Type in your registration number and birthdate in the designated fields.
Step 4: Click on Submit or View Result.
Step 5: Your OTET scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
Step 6: Save the PDF and print multiple copies for future reference.
Qualifying Marks of OTET 2026
For the OTET 2026 examination, the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, recorded an overall pass percentage of 68.97%, with detailed statistics released for both papers. In Paper I, 47,731 candidates filled the form, and 45,091 appeared, while 2,640 remained absent; of those who took the exam, 32,087 qualified, resulting in a pass percentage of 71.16%.
For Paper II, 1,12,689 candidates registered and 1,08,656 appeared, with 4,033 candidates marked absent; a total of 73,954 candidates cleared this paper, translating to a pass percentage of 68.06%. Altogether, 1,60,420 candidates registered for both papers, 1,53,747 appeared, and 1,06,041 ultimately qualified, reflecting the overall success rate of 68.97% in the latest OTET cycle.
OTET is qualifying test
All successful applicants should be aware that OTET certification does not ensure employment upon passing out. For applicants seeking to be hired as teachers in both public and private schools in Odisha, passing the test is a mandatory.
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