Odisha 10th, 12th Board Exam 2026: Latest Updates on Time Table, Dates, and Guidelines

The Odisha Board of Secondary Education (BSE) and the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) are set to release the official exam timetables for the 2026 Matric (10th) and +2 (12th) board exams very soon, likely in November 2025. Students and parents are advised to check the official websites – bseodisha.ac.in for Class 10 and chseodisha.nic.in for Class 12 – for the latest notifications, downloadable timetables, and exam-related announcements.​

Odisha Board Exam 2026 Tentative Dates

As per live updates, the Odisha BSE (10th) and CHSE (12th) exams will be conducted between February and March 2026. The process for filling up application forms for the Annual High School Certificate (HSC) Examination started on November 8, 2025, and will continue until November 22, 2025. Hall tickets for both Matric and Plus Two exams are expected to be released in February 2026.​

Important Subjects and Exam Timings

The Odisha CHSE 2026 Science timetable suggests that exams for major subjects like MIL, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and vocational subjects will be scheduled from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, while some practical and vocational exams may have slightly different timings. For Class 10 students, papers such as First Language, Second Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science are expected to be spaced between February and March 2026.​

Sample Odisha 12th Science Timetable 2026 (Tentative)

Exam Guidelines and Preparation Tips

All candidates must carry their admit cards and essential stationery as sharing is not allowed. Electronic devices, wallets, and personal belongings such as handbags and goggles are prohibited in the exam hall. The evaluation for Odisha +2 exams is generally not considered strict, with the pass percentages consistently higher compared to other boards.​

Students are encouraged to practice previous year question papers and sample papers, which will be made available on the official CHSE website. Understanding the latest syllabus and solving model papers will help students manage time and reduce exam anxiety.​

Grading System and Passing Criteria

For Odisha Class 10:

• 90%–100%: A1 (Outstanding)

• 80%–90%: A2 (Excellent)

• 70%–80%: B1 (Very Good)

• 60%–70%: B2 (Good)

• 50%–60%: C (Above Average)

• 40%–50%: D (Average)

• 33%–40%: E (Fair)

• Below 33%: F (Unsatisfactory, must reappear)​

For Odisha Class 12 Science, grades range from A1 (10.0 points) for scores above 91, down to E2 (0 points) for scores below 21. The minimum passing mark is 30% in theory papers; for subjects with 80 marks, students must score at least 24, and for those with 70 marks theory, a minimum of 21 is required.​

How to Download the Odisha Exam Timetable 2026

• Visit the official CHSE or BSE Odisha website.

• Go to the notification or latest updates section.

• Click on the respective programme for Annual High School Certificate (10th) or Higher Secondary Education (12th).

• Download and print the timetable for reference.​

Results and Post Exam Announcements

The Odisha Board will declare Matric and Plus Two results in May 2026. The official websites will provide result links and details once announced.
Stay tuned for the official release of timetables and detailed schedules on the Odisha CHSE and BSE websites. For further updates, students should regularly visit the official portals and practice with available resources for best results in the 2026 board exams