The OSSTET Answer Key 2025 has been officially released by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE) on its website bseodisha.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) on January 17, 2025, can now download the provisional answer key and verify their responses.
This key allows candidates to estimate their scores and assess their chances of qualifying for the exam. Additionally, the board has opened the objection submission process for candidates to challenge any discrepancies in the provisional answer key.
Details About OSSTET Answer Key 2025
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE) |
| Exam Name | Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) |
| Exam Date | January 17, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | February 25, 2025 |
| Objection Submission Start Date | February 25, 2025 |
| Objection Submission End Date | To be announced |
| Official Website | bseodisha.nic.in |
Steps to Download OSSTET Answer Key 2025
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download the provisional answer key:
- Visit the official website of BSE Odisha: bseodisha.nic.in.
- On the homepage, look for the link titled “OSSTET Answer Key 2025.”
- Click on the link to access the answer key section.
- Select your paper type (Paper I or Paper II) and subject.
- The answer key will appear in PDF format.
- Download and save it for reference.
OSSTET Answer Key 2025 Download
The answer key for arts, CBZ, Hindi, PCM, Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu and for Paper 2 in the table given below:
| Sl/ No. | Subject | Download / View |
| 01 | OSSTET2024 SCORING KEY (ARTS) Final | Go to Link |
| 02 | OSSTET-2024 SCORING KEY (CBZ) Final | Go to Link |
| 03 | OSSTET 2024 SCORING KEY (HINDI) Final | Go to Link |
| 04 | OSSTET 2024 SCORING KEY (PCM) Final | Go to Link |
| 05 | OSSTET 2024 SCORING KEY (SANSKRIT) Final | Go to Link |
| 06 | OSSTET-2024 SCORING KEY (TELUGU) Final | Go to Link |
| 07 | OSSTET 2024 SCORING KEY (URDU) Final | Go to Link |
| 08 | OSSTET 2024 SCORING KEY PAPER – II (PROVISIONAL) | Go to Link |
How to Submit Objections Against OSSTET Answer Key 2025
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key can raise objections by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: bseodisha.nic.in.
- Log in using your credentials (application number and password).
- Navigate to the “Challenge Answer Key” section.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge and provide valid supporting documents as proof.
- Pay a fee of ₹500 per objection through online payment modes.
- Submit your objections before the deadline.
The objections will be reviewed by subject matter experts, and necessary corrections will be made before releasing the final answer key.
Marking Scheme for OSSTET 2025
- Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Unattempted questions receive no marks.
Candidates can calculate their tentative scores using this formula:Tentative Score=Number of Correct Answers×1\text{Tentative Score} = \text{Number of Correct Answers} \times 1Tentative Score=Number of Correct Answers×1
Minimum Qualifying Marks
To qualify for OSSTET 2025, candidates must secure the following minimum marks:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General | 45% |
| SC/ST/PH/SEBC | 35% |