Odisha BSE Class 10 Board Exams 2026 Commence Today; Download Calendar Here

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has commenced the Annual High School Certificate (HSC) Examination 2026 for Class 10 students today, February 19, 2026. The offline pen-and-paper examinations for regular and ex-regular candidates are being conducted in a single morning shift from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at designated centres throughout Odisha, marking the start of the matriculation board exams for the academic session 2025-26.

Odisha BSE Class 10 Calendar 2026

Exam Schedule and Subject-Wise Dates

According to the official timetable released by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, the Class 10 examinations will run from February 19 to March 2, 2026. The schedule includes core subjects spread across non-consecutive days to facilitate preparation.

The authority has not announced further details yet on any additional subjects or supplementary papers in the main schedule. Practical examinations for certain components, such as TLV, were scheduled earlier or separately as per prior notifications.

Guidelines and Instructions for Candidates

BSE Odisha has issued key instructions to ensure the smooth conduct of the examinations. Students are required to adhere to the following guidelines on exam days:

• Carry the Odisha BSE Hall Ticket 2026 (admit card) to the examination centre every day; do not scribble or tamper with it.
• Arrive at the exam hall at least one hour before the start time (by 9:00 AM).
• Bring necessary stationery items; avoid carrying prohibited materials.
• Do not skip breakfast and maintain focus during the exam.
• Read the question paper carefully before starting, and recheck answers before submission.
• Follow all directions from the invigilators and maintain discipline at the centre.

The admit cards were made available prior to the exam commencement, and candidates must preserve them for future stages, including result access.

Result and Further Process

The BSE Odisha result 2026 for the HSC examination is expected to be declared in May 2026. The board has emphasised strict security measures, including CCTV surveillance at exam centres, to uphold fairness in the selection and evaluation process for Class 10 students in the state.

Candidates and parents are advised to refer exclusively to the official BSE Odisha website at bseodisha.ac.in or bseodisha.nic.in for any updates, corrigenda, or additional notifications related to the ongoing board examinations.

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