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OTET Paper I Syllabus

Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test

12
Topics
84
Sub-topics
30
Questions

Paper I is one of 5 sections in the OTET syllabus. It has 12 topics and 84 sub-topics, tested in Paper I — EVS, with about 30 questions (30 marks). Environmental Studies (EVS) (Class I-V Level) — Odisha.

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OTET Paper I: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    EVS Foundations (Odisha SCERT)

    ~3 marks

    Odisha SCERT EVS Framework, NCF 2023, Odisha Pathshala EVS, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha SCERT EVS Framework and Curriculum (Class 3-5)
    • NCF 2023 EVS Implementation in Odisha
    • Odisha Pathshala EVS Approach (Class 3-5)
    • Odisha EVS Learning Outcomes (ଆମ ପରିବେଶ)
    • EVS Pedagogy in Odisha Odia-medium Schools
    • BSE Odisha EVS Textbook Approach
    • EVS Assessment in Odisha (CCE)
  2. 2

    Family & Community (Odisha)

    ~3 marks

    Odisha Joint Family, Santal/Kandha Community, Odisha Village, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha Joint Family System (ପରିବାର)
    • Odisha Village Community (Gram Panchayat, Gaon Kalyan Samiti)
    • Santhal, Kandha, Paroja, Bonda, Saora, Juang, Bhuyan Tribal Communities
    • Odisha Communities and Social Structure
    • Bhubaneswar Urban Family Patterns (Temple City)
    • Odisha Social Institutions (Temple, Math, Akhara)
    • Contemporary Odisha Family Issues (Migration, Cyclones)
  3. 3

    Food & Nutrition (Odisha Traditional Foods)

    ~3 marks

    Pakhala Bhata, Dalma, Macha Besara, Odisha ICMR Guidelines, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha Traditional Foods (Pakhala Bhata, Dalma, Macha Besara, Santula)
    • Odisha Sweets (Chhena Poda, Rasagola — origin disputed with WB, Malpuri)
    • Odisha Thali (Dalma, Bhaat, Saga, Bhaja, Macha Besara)
    • Odisha Coastal Cuisine (Chungdi Malai, Fish Curry, Prawn)
    • Balanced Diet and ICMR Guidelines (Odisha Context)
    • PM POSHAN Implementation in Odisha
    • Deficiency Diseases (Odisha SCERT EVS)
  4. 4

    Water & Sanitation (Odisha Rivers)

    ~3 marks

    Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani Rivers, Odisha Cyclones, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha Rivers — Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, Subarnarekha, Rushikulya
    • Odisha Water Cycle and Monsoon Pattern (Cyclone-prone Coast)
    • Odisha Drinking Water Sources (Bore wells, Wells, Rivers)
    • Odisha Water Conservation — Hirakud Dam, Mahanadi Delta
    • Odisha Coastal Water (Cyclones, Tsunami, Salinity)
    • Jal Jeevan Mission in Odisha
    • Swachh Bharat Mission Odisha Implementation
  5. 5

    Shelter & Clothing (Odisha Traditional)

    ~3 marks

    Odisha Village Houses, Sambalpuri/Sambalpuri Dress, Odisha Climate, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha Village House Types (Kutcha, Pucca, Mixed)
    • Odisha Coastal House Patterns (Bengal Style — Mud, Thatch)
    • Odisha Traditional Dress — Sambalpuri Sari, Bomkai, Pasapalli, Dhoti, Kurta
    • Odisha Pattachitra and Saura Tribal Art
    • Odisha Climate-Adaptive Clothing (Cyclone-resistant)
    • Odisha Urban Housing (Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela)
    • Recent Housing Schemes in Odisha (Biju Pucca Ghar, PMAY)
  6. 6

    Transport & Communication (Odisha Network)

    ~3 marks

    Odisha RTC, Odisha Aviation, Paradip Port, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC)
    • Odisha Railways — Konark Express, East Coast Railway
    • Odisha Aviation (Bhubaneswar, Jharsuguda, Jeypore Airports)
    • Odisha Ports — Paradip Port, Dhamra Port
    • Odisha Traditional Transport (Bullock Cart, Boat)
    • Odisha Digital Network (Odisha Computer Application Centre)
    • Odisha Road Safety and Traffic Rules
  7. 7

    Odisha Environment & Biodiversity

    ~3 marks

    Bhitarkanika, Simlipal, Chilika Lake, Odisha Wildlife, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha Forests — Deciduous, Mangroves (Bhitarkanika)
    • Odisha Wildlife Sanctuaries (Bhitarkanika — Largest Crocodile Sanctuary, Simlipal)
    • Odisha National Parks (Simlipal, Bhitarkanika)
    • Odisha Endemic Species — Saltwater Crocodile, Irrawaddy Dolphin, Olive Ridley Turtle
    • Odisha Domestic Animals — Moti Cattle, Ghumsuri Buffalo
    • Odisha Wetlands (Chilika Lake — Asia's Largest Brackish Water Lake)
    • Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Conservation at Gahirmatha
  8. 8

    Odisha History

    ~4 marks

    Kalinga, Mauryan, Bhanja, Ganga, Gajapati, Mughal, Maratha, BSE Odisha, Odisha Formation 1936, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha — Ancient Period (Kalinga, Maurya — Ashoka's Kalinga War, Bhanja Dynasty)
    • Odisha — Medieval Period (Somavamshi, Ganga Dynasty, Surya Dynasty)
    • Odisha — Gajapati Dynasty (Kapilendra Deva, Vijayanagara Rule)
    • Odisha — Mughal, Maratha, and British Period
    • Odisha — 1817 Paik Rebellion (First War of Indian Independence — Odisha)
    • Odisha — Freedom Struggle (Bose, Subhas Chandra Bose, Odisha's role)
    • Odisha Formation 1 April 1936 (First Linguistic Province of India)
  9. 9

    Odisha Geography

    ~3 marks

    Mahanadi, Brahmani Rivers, Odisha Coast, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha Location, Physical Features, Districts (30), Divisions (5)
    • Odisha Rivers — Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, Subarnarekha, Rushikulya
    • Odisha Coast — 480 km Coastline, Bay of Bengal
    • Odisha Climate (Tropical, Cyclone-prone)
    • Odisha Soil Types (Red, Black, Alluvial, Laterite)
    • Odisha National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
    • Odisha Mineral Resources (Coal, Iron, Bauxite, Chromite)
  10. 10

    Odisha Culture

    ~4 marks

    Odia Language, Rath Yatra, Puri, Konark, Odissi, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha Languages — Odia (Classical), Santali, Ho, Kui, Telugu (minority)
    • Odisha Festivals — Rath Yatra (Puri), Raja, Nuakhai, Konark Dance Festival, Bali Yatra
    • Odisha Cuisine — Pakhala Bhata, Dalma, Macha Besara, Chhena Poda, Rasagola
    • Odisha Classical Dance — Odissi (one of 8 classical dances)
    • Odisha Handicrafts — Pattachitra, Silver Filigree (Cuttack), Sambalpuri Weaving
    • Odisha Architecture — Konark Sun Temple, Jagannath Temple (Puri), Lingaraja Temple
    • Odisha Folk Arts — Chhau, Dalkhai, Ghumura, Kendu Leaves Art
  11. 11

    Odisha Polity

    ~3 marks

    Bhubaneswar (Capital), Governor, CM, Odisha Legislature, Odisha High Court, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha State Formation 1 April 1936 (First Linguistic Province)
    • Odisha — Capital (Bhubaneswar), Major Cities (Cuttack, Puri, Rourkela, Berhampur)
    • Odisha Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers
    • Odisha Legislative Assembly (147 seats) — 9th Schedule Tribal Areas
    • Odisha High Court (Cuttack)
    • Odisha District Administration (30 Districts)
    • Odisha Panchayati Raj, Urban Local Bodies (Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation)
  12. 12

    Odisha Economy

    ~2 marks

    Mining, Agriculture, Odisha State Budget 2024-25, Per OTET Official Notification

    • Odisha Agriculture — Rice (Largest Producer in India), Pulses, Oilseeds
    • Odisha Industries — Mining (Coal, Iron, Bauxite), Steel (Rourkela Steel Plant)
    • Odisha Tourism — Puri, Konark, Bhubaneswar, Chilika, Simlipal
    • Odisha Handicrafts (Pattachitra, Silver Filigree, Sambalpuri)
    • Odisha GSDP, Per Capita Income
    • Odisha State Budget 2024-25, Economic Reforms
    • Odisha Government Schemes — Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, MAMATA Yojana

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the OTET Paper I syllabus?

Paper I for OTET has 12 topics: EVS Foundations (Odisha SCERT), Family & Community (Odisha), Food & Nutrition (Odisha Traditional Foods), Water & Sanitation (Odisha Rivers), Shelter & Clothing (Odisha Traditional), Transport & Communication (Odisha Network), Odisha Environment & Biodiversity, Odisha History, Odisha Geography, Odisha Culture and 2 more, with 84 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Paper I in OTET?

About 30 questions (30 marks) in Paper I — EVS. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Paper I topics matter most for OTET?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Odisha History (~4 marks), Odisha Culture (~4 marks), EVS Foundations (Odisha SCERT) (~3 marks).

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