The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha released the provisional OTET Answer Key 2026 on 23rd July 2026 for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test held on 5th July 2026. Candidates can download the Paper-I and Paper-II provisional answer key PDFs from the official website, bseodisha.ac.in, and raise objections through the online portal starting 24th July 2026.
OTET Answer Key 2026 - Overview
The Board has published the provisional answer key for Paper-I (All Languages), Paper-II (Social Science), and Paper-II (Math & Science). Candidates who appeared for the exam can match their responses against the official key to estimate their tentative score before the final result is declared.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha |
| Examination Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 |
| Exam Date | 5th July 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released (Provisional) - 23rd July 2026 |
| Objection Window | Opens 24th July 2026 |
| Official Website | bseodisha.ac.in |
OTET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 26 March 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 09 May 2026 |
| Online Fee Payment Last Date | 09 May 2026 |
| OTET Examination Date | 05 July 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 23 July 2026 |
| Objection Window Opens | 24 July 2026 |
How to Download OTET Answer Key 2026 PDF
- Visit the official BSE Odisha website at bseodisha.ac.in.
- Click on the "OTET 2026" link on the homepage.
- Select "OTET-2026 Answer Keys" from the notifications list.
- Choose the relevant paper - Paper-I, Paper-II (Social Science), or Paper-II (Math & Science).
- The answer key PDF will open on screen.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
- Compare your marked responses with the official key to calculate your tentative score.
OTET Paper-Wise Answer Key Details
The exam was conducted in two papers based on the teaching level the candidate applied for. Match your response sheet with the correct paper and session before calculating your score.
| Paper | Subject Coverage | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | All Languages (for Classes I-V) | Morning |
| Paper-II (Social Science) | Social Science (for Classes VI-VIII) | Afternoon |
| Paper-II (Math & Science) | Mathematics & Science (for Classes VI-VIII) | Afternoon |
What the OTET Response Sheet PDF Contains
- Candidate's Roll Number
- Exam name and subject name
- Question paper code
- Question number and correct answer option
- Candidate's marked response
- Exam date and shift details
- Instructions for submitting objections
- Official notification details
Report any discrepancy you find in your response sheet through the official objection portal only.
OTET Answer Key Marking Scheme
| Response Type | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer Marked | +1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer Marked | 0 marks (no negative marking) |
| Question Left Unattempted | 0 marks |
There is no negative marking in OTET 2026. You can estimate your tentative score simply by adding 1 mark for every correct answer matched against the official key.
How to Raise Objection Against OTET Answer Key 2026
The objection link has been activated on bseodisha.ac.in from 24th July 2026. Only online objections supported by valid documentary evidence will be considered by the Board.
- Visit the official BSE Odisha website at bseodisha.ac.in.
- Log in using your existing candidate account credentials.
- Open the "OTET-2026 Answer Key Challenge Online Application" link.
- Select the subject and question number you wish to challenge.
- Upload valid supporting documents or reference material.
- Pay the objection fee (if applicable) through the online payment system.
- Review your submitted objection carefully.
- Submit the form and save the acknowledgement receipt.
