Odisha TET Syllabus 2021, Exam Pattern has been released along with OTET 2021 notification. OTET Syllabus 2021 for Paper I and Paper II along with paper-wise Exam Pattern is given here. Candidates appearing for Odisha TET 2021 exam must be aware of OTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern. Odisha TET Syllabus and exam pattern include no. of papers, type of questions asked time duration, marking scheme etc.
By knowing Odisha TET Syllabus 2021 and OTET exam pattern, candidates can score a maximum number of marks in the examination. Before Odisha TET Syllabus 2021, candidates are advised to get themselves aware of Odisha TET exam pattern.
OTET Exam Pattern Overview
| Number of papers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Type of questions | Multiple choice questions |
| No. of questions in each paper | 150 |
| Time duration of each paper | 2 ½ hours |
| Max. marks in each paper | 150 |
OTET Exam Pattern
- OTET 2021 will consist of 2 papers viz., Paper I and Paper-II.
- Candidates who want to be eligible for teaching in any class between 1 and 5 will have to opt and appear for Paper I.
- On the other hand, candidates who want to be eligible for teaching in any class between 6 and 8 will have to opt and appear for Paper-II.
- Both Paper I and Paper II will have 150 objective type questions to be solved in time duration of 2 ½ hours. Each question will be of 1 mark whereas no marks will be deducted on the selection of wrong answer(s).
- In both papers, there will be two language tests- a language I and language II. For Language I, a candidate will have to choose any 1 language from – Odia, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu and Bengali whereas language II test subject shall be English for all the candidates.
OTET Exam Pattern Paper I Table View
Odisha TET exam pattern (Paper I) has been provided below the table
| Area / Subject | No. of MCQs | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Environment Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
OTET Exam Pattern Paper II Table View
Odisha TET exam pattern (Paper-II) has been provided below the table
| Area / Subject | No. of MCQs | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Language-I (Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| OPTIONAL (either A or B) | ||
| A | 60 (30 - Mathematics & 30 - Science) | 60 |
| B | 60 (30 - Geography & 30 - History & Political Science) | 60 |
OTET Syllabus 2021
Odisha TET Syllabus 2021 For Paper I
| Section / topic | Detailed syllabus |
|---|---|
| A- Child development and pedagogy | Understanding Child Development during Childhood, Understanding Learning Process and Learners, Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with special needs, Approaches to teaching and learning and Assessment |
| B- Language I (Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali) | Pedagogy (Learning Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali at elementary level and Teaching, Reading and Writing Skills) |
| Content (Assessment of learning Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali, Language items and Language Comprehension) | |
| C- Language (English) | Pedagogy (Learning English at the Elementary Level, Language Learning, Skills in learning English and Assessment of English) |
| Content (Comprehension and Language items) | |
| D- Mathematics | Pedagogy (Mathematics Education in Schools, Methods and Approaches to Teaching-Learning Mathematics and Assessment in Mathematics) |
| Content (Number System and Operation in Numbers, Measurement, Shapes and spatial Relationship, Data Handling and Patterns) | |
| E- Environmental Studies (EVS) | Pedagogy (Concept, Methods and Approaches, Evaluation in EVS) |
| Content (Governance, Physical Features of Odisha and India, History of Freedom Struggle in India and Odisha, health and diseases, Internal Systems of Human Body, matter, force and energy) |
Odisha TET Syllabus 2021 For Paper II
| Section / topic | Detailed syllabus |
|---|---|
| A- Child development and pedagogy | Child Development (Focus on Upper Primary School Children), Learning, Curriculum Teaching - Learning Approaches and Evaluation |
| B- Language I (Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali) | Pedagogy (Learning Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali at upper primary level and Teaching, Reading and Writing Skills) |
| Content (Elements of Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali Language, Language items, Contribution of famous literates for development of Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali language) | |
| C- Language (English) | Pedagogy (Learning English at Upper Primary Level, Development of English Language Skills and Assessment of learning English Language) |
| Content (Comprehension and Language items) | |
| D- Mathematics (Only for Mathematics & Science teacher) | Pedagogy (Mathematics at Upper Primary Stage, Methods and Approaches to Teaching-Learning Mathematics and Evaluation in Mathematics) |
| Content (Number System, Algebra, Commercial Arithmetic, Shapes and Spatial Relationship | |
| E- Science (Only for Mathematics and Science teacher) | Pedagogy (Nature of Science, Methods and Approaches and Evaluation in Science) |
| Content (Physical Science, Life Science) | |
| F- Social Study (only for Social Study teacher) | Pedagogy (Aims and Objectives of Teaching Social Studies, Methods and Approaches, Evaluation in Social Science) |
| Content (History and Political Science, Political Science and Geography) |
Qualifying Marks
The selection process will be based on merit in the OTET exam. Candidates who scored 60% or more marks in Odisha TET 2021 will be considered as OTET qualified/passed candidates. However, for Physically Handicapped candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC / OBC, the qualifying marks is 50%.
OTET Exam Pattern and Selection FAQs
Q. How Many Questions Will Be In Paper I and II Of OTET?
A. There will be 150 questions in each paper i.e. Paper I & Paper II.
Q. Is There Any Time Limit To Solve Questions In OTET Paper II?
A. Yes, candidates will get 2 ½ hours to solve all the questions of paper.
Q. What Are The Qualifying Marks For Physically Handicapped Candidates?
A. 50% marks. Physically handicapped candidates who score 50% or more will be considered as TET pass.
Q. What Are The Type Of Questions To Be Asked In Odisha TET 2021?
A. Both papers of Odisha TET 2021 will have objective type questions.