Odisha BSE Exam Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Topics & Exam Pattern

Odisha Class 10 syllabus for the academic year 2025-26 is designed and published by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha). The board is responsible for setting the academic framework for all subjects. It ensures the syllabus is updated as needed and aligned with the current education standards followed in state board schools.

Yes, there have been some minor changes in the syllabus for the 2025-26 academic year. The syllabus is now divided term-wise to match the assessment pattern based on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE). Students are advised to avoid following older versions and should strictly prepare as per the newly issued syllabus by BSE Odisha.

Students can find the updated syllabus for all Class 10 subjects on the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, www.bseodisha.ac.in. It is available in the notices or examination section. Always ensure you are downloading the syllabus meant for the 2025-26 session, as previous versions may be outdated or incomplete.

The Class 10 syllabus includes core subjects such as Odia, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Along with these, students may have to study Hindi, Sanskrit, or other language subjects depending on school selection. Some schools may also offer vocational or elective subjects. The syllabus is designed to cover both theoretical and practical components.

The 2025-26 academic session is divided into two terms, with each term further split into two quarters. This 4 quarter division aligns with the assessment schedule. Each quarter includes one Formative Assessment, while each term ends with a Summative Assessment. This helps students prepare gradually instead of facing the entire syllabus at once.

Evaluation will be done using the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) method. Each student will appear for two Formative Assessments and one Summative Assessment per term. That makes a total of four FAs and two SAs for the entire year. This approach balances regular classroom performance with term-end exam results in a structured way.

Each term-end exam (Summative Assessment I and II) will cover only the topics taught during that specific term. This means around 50% of the total syllabus will be included in each summative exam. There is no repetition of earlier chapters in the next term’s paper. Students can focus on the current portion without worrying about full-syllabus exams.

For Class 10 students, the final score will be calculated based on three components. Internal Assessment (based on Formative Assessments) carries 20% weightage, while Summative Assessment-I and Summative Assessment-II carry 40% each. This method gives equal importance to regular classwork and term-end exams, offering a balanced and fair assessment system.

Yes, the structure of the question paper will be the same for Summative Assessment-I and Summative Assessment-II. The number of questions, type (such as objective, short answer, or long answer), and marking scheme will not change between the two exams. This allows students to become familiar with the paper format early in the year.

The final board exams for Class 10 under BSE Odisha are expected to be conducted in February-March 2026. This follows the usual timeline seen in previous years. The official dates will be announced later by the board through a notification. Students should follow updates from their school and the BSE Odisha website regularly.