OAV 2026 Result Announcement: Step-by-Step Guide to Check OAVET & OMAVET Results

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, is set to declare the results of the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Entrance Test (OAVET) 2026 shortly, with expectations pointing to a release in February 2026. The entrance examination, conducted for admissions to Class VI and lateral entry into Classes VII, VIII, and IX in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) for the academic session 2026-27, was held on January 9, 2026. Candidates can check their results on official portals including orissaresults.nic.in, bseodisha.ac.in, and oav.edu.in once announced.

Additionally, the results for the Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalaya Entrance Test (OMAVET) are also expected to follow. Read this article to find step-by-step instructions to view and download the result.

Timeline and Background of the Entrance Process

According past patterns, the OAVET 2026 results are anticipated imminently in February. Last year, similar results were declared on February 10, 2025. The official tentative schedule from OAVS had indicated a result publication date of February 9, 2026, though confirmation from BSE Odisha is awaited. The authority has not announced the exact release date or further details yet beyond the ongoing preparations.

The entrance test facilitates admission to free quality education in CBSE-affiliated Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas, primarily targeting students from semi-urban and rural areas in Odisha. Selection is based on merit in the entrance exam and seat availability in respective schools and categories.

How to Check OAV 2026 Results

Image: BSE, Odisha (Official Homepage)

Once the results are declared by BSE Odisha, candidates can follow these steps to access their scorecards:

• Visit the official websites – orissaresults.nic.in or bseodisha.ac.in or oav.edu.in.
• Locate and click on the link for “OAVET 2026 Result” or “Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Entrance Test 2026” on the homepage.
• Enter the required credentials, including roll number and date of birth.
• Submit the details to view the result on the screen.
• Download and print the scorecard for future reference, including during counselling and admission processes.

Candidates are advised to keep their admit card details handy and regularly monitor the official websites for updates on result links, merit lists, counselling schedules, and subsequent admission procedures.

Schools Covered Under OAV Admissions

The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) manages a network of 320 CBSE-affiliated model schools across Odisha, offering free or low-cost quality education, mainly for students in rural and semi-urban areas. These schools provide English-medium CBSE education from Class VI onwards. OAVET 2026 covers fresh admission to Class VI and lateral entry to Classes VII, VIII, and IX for the 2026-27 academic session.

The breakdown is as follows:

• Conducting Body: Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, under Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS).
• Exam Name: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Entrance Test (OAVET) 2026; also OMAVET for mining areas.
• Admission Levels: Class VI (fresh entry) and lateral entry to Classes VII, VIII, IX.
• Exam Date: January 9, 2026 (offline).
• Jurisdiction: State-wide in Odisha.
• Result Platform: Primarily orissaresults.nic.in, with mirrors on bseodisha.ac.in and oav.edu.in.

Eligible candidates qualifying in the merit list will proceed to district-level approval by the Collector and District Magistrate, followed by counselling and seat allotment based on preferences and vacancies. The authority is yet not announced further details yet on exact vacancy numbers or category-wise cut-offs.

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