The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) Result 2023 has been released on the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. Candidates who appeared for the exam on January 12, 2023 can check their results by entering their roll number and date of birth. The OSSTET is a state-level teacher eligibility test conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach in government schools in Odisha. The exam is conducted in two papers: Paper I for candidates who wish to teach classes I to V, and Paper II for candidates who wish to teach classes VI to VIII.
OSSTET Result 2023
The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) is a state-level teacher eligibility test conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach in government and government-aided schools in Odisha. The exam is conducted once a year, typically in January or February. OSSTET is a two-paper exam. Paper I is for candidates who wish to teach classes I to V, and Paper II is for candidates who wish to teach classes VI to VIII. Paper I consists of questions on Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Odia or English), Language II (Hindi or Urdu), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Social Studies. Paper II consists of questions on Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Odia or English), Language II (Hindi or Urdu), Mathematics, and Science.
OSSTET Highlights
Here are the OSSTET highlights in table below:
| Particular | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) |
| Conducting Body | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Levels | Paper I (Classes I to V) and Paper II (Classes VI to VIII) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in education (B.Ed.) or its equivalent from a recognized university, NCTE recognized teacher training course |
| Exam Pattern | Two papers, each of 150 marks, 3 hours duration each |
| Passing Marks | 60% for general category, 55% for reserved categories |
| Validity of TEC | 7 years from the date of issue |
| Purpose | To determine the eligibility of candidates to teach in government and government-aided schools in Odisha |
Important Dates
Here are the important dates for OSSTET 2023 in table below:
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | November 2023 |
| Online Application Start | November 2023 |
| Online Application End | December 2023 |
| Admit Card Release | January 2024 |
| Exam Date | February 2024 |
| Result Declaration | March 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for OSSTET are as follows:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in education (B.Ed.) or its equivalent from a recognized university, and have completed NCTE recognized teacher training course.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for OSSTET. However, candidates must be at least 21 years of age on the date of the exam.
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders.
Paper I (Classes I to V):
- Candidates must have passed class 12 with at least 50% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) from a recognized university.
- Candidates must have passed class 12 with at least 45% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) from a recognized university, provided they belong to a reserved category.
Paper II (Classes VI to VIII):
- Candidates must have passed a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and a two-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree from a recognized university.
- Candidates must have passed a bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks and a two-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree from a recognized university, provided they belong to a reserved category.
How To Check OSSTET Result
To check your OSSTET Result, you can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha).
- Click on the “OSSTET” link in the homepage menu.
- On the OSSTET page, click on the “Result” link.
- Enter your roll number and date of birth and click on the “Submit” button.
- Your OSSTET Result will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and print a copy of your OSSTET Result for future reference.
OSSTET Admit Card
Here are some tips for downloading the OSSTET Admit Card:
- Make sure that you have a stable internet connection.
- Enter your roll number and date of birth carefully.
- Download the admit card and print a copy for future reference.
- If you have trouble downloading the admit card, try again later or contact the BSE Odisha helpline for assistance.
The OSSTET Admit Card will contain the following information:
- Candidate’s name
- Roll number
- Date of birth
- Exam center name and address
- Exam date and time
- Photograph of the candidate
OSSTET Exam Pattern
The OSSTET exam pattern is as follows:
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR sheet-based)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer
- No negative marking for incorrect answers
Subjects:
- Paper I (Classes I to V): Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Odia or English), Language II (Hindi or Urdu), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Social Studies.
- Paper II (Classes VI to VIII): Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Odia or English), Language II (Hindi or Urdu), Mathematics, and Science.
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State-level teacher eligibility test for govt. schools in Odisha.
B.Ed. degree or equivalent with NCTE recognized teacher training course.
2 papers: Paper I (Classes I to V) and Paper II (Classes VI to VIII). Each paper has 150 MCQs for 150 marks. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
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