The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has officially published the High School Certificate (HSE) Class 10 examination timetable for the academic year 2026. This crucial announcement provides clarity to thousands of students across the state, allowing them to plan their final preparations strategically. The schedule is now available for access on the board's official portal, bseodisha.ac.in.
Odisha HSE 10th Exam Dates and Key Details
The theory examinations for Odisha Board Class 10 will be held in a single shift across the state. The tests are scheduled to run from February 19, 2026, to March 2, 2026. Each paper will commence at 10:00 AM and conclude at 12:30 PM, providing students with a duration of two and a half hours.
Board officials have issued a strict advisory regarding admit cards. In conversations with leading publications, they emphasised that no student will be permitted entry into the examination hall without a valid admit card for verification. Candidates must ensure they carry this mandatory document to their respective exam centres.
For the practical examinations, which carry a weightage of 20 marks, the board has delegated the scheduling to individual schools. These practicals will be conducted before the theory exams commence, with each school announcing its specific dates. The duration for practical tests is set for two hours, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Subject-Wise Schedule for Theory Papers
The BSE Odisha has laid out a detailed day-by-day plan for the major subjects. Students should mark these dates carefully to avoid any confusion and to create an effective revision timetable.
- First Language (Odia, Hindi, English, Bengali, Urdu, Telugu): February 19, 2026
- Second Language (English, Hindi): February 21, 2026
- TLV Practical: February 22, 2026 (10 AM - 12 PM)
- Third Language: February 23, 2026
- Science: February 25, 2026
- Social Science: February 27, 2026
- Mathematics: March 2, 2026
How to Download the Official Timetable
To obtain the authentic HSE 10th timetable for 2026, students and parents must follow the correct steps on the BSE website to avoid misinformation. The process is straightforward:
- Visit the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha: bseodisha.ac.in.
- Look for and click on the section labelled 'Latest Updates' or similar on the homepage.
- Find and select the link that reads 'Programme for Class 10 High School Certificate 2026'.
- The complete timetable in PDF format will be displayed on your screen.
- Download the file and take a printout for easy and constant reference during your study planning.
The board has urged all examinees to thoroughly read all instructions mentioned in the timetable PDF. These guidelines are designed to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examinations. As a related note, students appearing for the Odisha HSE 12th exams should be aware that their tests are slated to be held from February 18 to March 21, 2026, covering science, commerce, and arts streams.
With the release of this official schedule, the countdown for focused preparation begins. Students are advised to use this time wisely, create a balanced study plan, and regularly check the board's website for any further updates or notifications.
