OSSTET 2026 Answer Key Out: BSE Odisha Releases Provisional Scoring Key for 30 September Exam, Challenge Form Live
BSE Odisha has published the provisional scoring key for OSSTET 2026, held on 30 September 2026, covering Paper I and Paper II in Sets A to D. Candidates can check answers and raise challenges through the Board's official online form.
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OSSTET 2026 Answer Key Released by BSE Odisha
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack has published the provisional scoring key (answer key) of the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026. The key was posted on the Board's website on 10 October 2026, along with a "Notification of Answer Key in OSSTET, 2026" and an online Application Form for Challenge on Answer Keys in OSSTET-2026. The exam was held on 30 September 2026.
The scoring key covers Paper I (seven subject streams) and Paper II (Physical Education), each in Set A, B, C and D. Every set has 150 questions. Candidates can match their answers with the key, estimate their score and, if they find an error, submit a challenge through the Board's online portal. This article explains the structure of the key, how to download it, how to challenge it and what to check next.
Overview: OSSTET 2026 Answer Key
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack |
| Exam name | Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 |
| Date of exam | 30 September 2026 |
| Answer key status | Provisional scoring key |
| Answer key posted on | 10 October 2026 |
| Papers covered | Paper I (7 streams) and Paper II (Physical Education) |
| Sets | A, B, C and D |
| Questions per set | 150 |
| Challenge mode | Online, through the official challenge application form |
| Official website | bseodisha.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application link posted | 11 August 2026 |
| Date extension notification | 14 August 2026 |
| Admit card link posted | 22 September 2026 |
| OSSTET 2026 exam | 30 September 2026 |
| Provisional scoring key, answer key notification and challenge notice posted | 10 October 2026 |
| Last date to challenge | Given in the Board's challenge notification (check the official notice) |
| Final key / result | Not announced yet |
Note: The Board's challenge notification has been issued as a scanned document. Sarkari World could not read the closing date and fee from it in text form, so we have not printed them here. Please open the official notice and read the last date and fee before you submit a challenge.
Structure of the OSSTET 2026 Scoring Key
Each sheet of the scoring key is marked "PROVISIONAL", "BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION: ODISHA: CUTTACK", "OSSTET-2026", "SCORING KEY" and "Date of Exam – 30.09.2026". The key has 32 sheets: 28 for Paper I (7 streams × 4 sets) and 4 for Paper II.
Paper I streams (Set A to D)
- Arts
- PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- CBZ (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology)
- Classical Sanskrit
- Urdu
- Telugu
- Hindi
Paper II (Set A to D)
- Physical Education
Section-wise question numbers (Paper I, Arts sheet)
| Section | Subject | Question numbers |
|---|---|---|
| A – Section I (Compulsory) | Odia | 1 to 20 |
| A – Section II (Compulsory) | English | 21 to 40 |
| B – Section III (Optional) | Arts: Odia / English / History & Pol. Sc. / Geog. & Econ. | 41 to 100 |
| C – Section IV (Compulsory) | Child Development / Pedagogy / School Management / Evaluation | 101 to 150 |
In some sheets, a few questions show two options (for example "B/D" or "A/B"). This means the Board has accepted either of those options for that question in the provisional key. Check your own set carefully.
How to Download the OSSTET 2026 Answer Key
- Visit the official website of BSE Odisha: bseodisha.ac.in.
- In the "Latest Updates" list, find the item dated 10 October 2026 titled "OSSTET 2026 SCORING KEY".
- Click it to open the PDF. You can also use the direct link: OSSTET 2026 Scoring Key.
- Go to your Paper, stream and Set (A, B, C or D). Your set is printed on your question booklet.
- Match your answers question by question and note any answer you want to challenge.
- Save or print the PDF for later use.
How to Challenge the OSSTET 2026 Answer Key
- First read the Board's notice "Information of all concerned that the answer keys of OSSTET, 2026..." for the last date, fee and rules.
- Open the official challenge page: Application Form for Challenge on Answer Keys in OSSTET-2026.
- Log in to your account on the challenge page.
- Select the question you want to challenge and enter your claim as the form asks.
- Keep supporting proof ready (standard textbook or reference) as required by the notice.
- Submit the form within the time given in the notice and keep a copy for your records.
How to Calculate Your Expected Score
- Use the key for your exact Paper, stream and Set. A different set will give wrong results.
- Count the number of answers that match the key in all four sections (150 questions in total).
- Where the key shows two options (such as "B/D"), treat either option as correct for that question.
- Remember this is a provisional key. Marks may change after the Board decides on challenges.
Important Official Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| OSSTET 2026 Scoring Key (PDF) | Download |
| Answer key challenge form / notification | apps.bseodisha.ac.in/osstet2026 |
| Challenge notification (PDF) | View notice |
| OSSTET 2026 admit card page | Admit card |
| BSE Odisha official website | bseodisha.ac.in | bseodisha.nic.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When was the OSSTET 2026 answer key released?
BSE Odisha posted the OSSTET 2026 provisional scoring key on its website on 10 October 2026.
2. When was the OSSTET 2026 exam held?
The exam was held on 30 September 2026, as printed on the scoring key.
3. How many questions are there in each set?
Each set has 150 questions, divided into Sections I to IV.
4. Which papers and streams are covered?
Paper I covers Arts, PCM, CBZ, Classical Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu and Hindi. Paper II covers Physical Education. All have Sets A to D.
5. How can I challenge an answer?
Use the official "Application Form for Challenge on Answer Keys in OSSTET-2026" at apps.bseodisha.ac.in/osstet2026, after reading the Board's challenge notification for the deadline and fee.
6. Is this the final answer key?
No. It is marked "PROVISIONAL". The Board has not yet announced the final key or result date.
Conclusion
The OSSTET 2026 provisional scoring key is now available on the BSE Odisha website for all Paper I streams and Paper II, Sets A to D. Candidates should download the key for their own set, check their answers, and use the official online challenge form if they find a mistake. Read the Board's challenge notification for the last date and fee, and do not wait till the final day. Keep checking bseodisha.ac.in for the final key and result.
References
- https://www.bseodisha.ac.in/filled-OSSTET-2026-SCORING-KEY.pdf – OSSTET-2026 Scoring Key (Provisional), Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Date of Exam 30.09.2026; posted 10 October 2026
- https://bseodisha.ac.in/ – BSE Odisha "Latest Updates": "Notification of Answer Key in OSSTET, 2026", "OSSTET 2026 Scoring Key" and challenge notice, all dated 10 October 2026; admit card (22 September 2026); application link (11 August 2026); date extension notification (14 August 2026)
- https://apps.bseodisha.ac.in/osstet2026/ – Application Form for Challenge on Answer Keys in OSSTET-2026, BSE Odisha, accessed 13 October 2026
- https://bseodisha.ac.in/OSSTET%20Scoring%20Key%20Challenge%20Notification.pdf – Information of all concerned that the answer keys of OSSTET, 2026 (challenge notification), 10 October 2026
- https://bseodisha.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/OSSTET-Scoring-Key-Challenge-Notification.pdf – OSSTET-2026 scoring key challenge notification (bseodisha.nic.in notices), 10 October 2026