OTET Exam Postponed After Viral Paper Leak Shocks Odisha
Key Points
Special OTET cancelled after both Paper 1 and 2 leaked online hours before exam.
Over 75,000 aspirants impacted across Odisha as exam centers halted operations.
Investigation launched by officials; rescheduled date yet to be announced.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 20: In a major development that has shocked aspiring teachers across Odisha, the Special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET), scheduled to be held on Sunday (July 20), was abruptly postponed following the alleged leak of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 questions and answer sets on Saturday night.
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, took swift action after the incident came to light, citing concerns about fairness and integrity in the selection process.
The OTET serves as a qualifying examination for individuals aspiring to become teachers in government-aided schools from Class I to VIII across the state. The Special OTET was introduced to accommodate candidates who had faced difficulties in previous sessions or missed out due to technical issues. However, this opportunity turned into frustration as thousands of candidates who had prepared for months were met with news of cancellation early this morning.
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According to official sources, over 75,000 candidates were slated to appear in various centres across Odisha. Many had already reached their respective exam centres when news of the postponement was confirmed. Social media buzzed with screenshots and documents allegedly containing the leaked papers, triggering widespread anger and demands for accountability.
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