Odisha's Flagship Schools Deliver Outstanding CBSE Class X 2026 Results
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), two of Odisha's premier schooling systems, have demonstrated remarkable academic excellence in the CBSE Class X Exam 2026. The results, officially announced on Wednesday, reveal that both systems have not only maintained but significantly improved their performance metrics, showcasing the state's commitment to quality education.
OAVs Achieve Impressive 94.25% Pass Percentage
The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas recorded an overall pass percentage of 94.25% for the 2025-26 academic session. Out of the 16,966 students who appeared for the examination, an impressive 15,990 students successfully cleared it. The results were particularly notable for the high number of exceptional performances across the board.
Among the standout achievements, eight students scored above 99%, while a remarkable 1,598 students secured over 90% marks. The joint state toppers from the OAV system were Shreyansh Nanda of OAV Patharchepa in Balangir and Ashirbad Mishra of OAV Satyabadi, both achieving an outstanding 99.6%.
Other top performers included Sonakshee Padhi with 99.4% and Prayag Nayak with 99.2%, both from OAV Patharchepa, along with Anshuman Panda from OAV Sorada who also scored 99.2%. These results were officially confirmed by the school and mass education department on Thursday.
EMRSs Surpass State and National Averages
The Eklavya Model Residential Schools of Odisha delivered an even more impressive performance, achieving a pass percentage of 96.45%. This represents a significant improvement from the previous year's 93.07% and comfortably surpasses both the state average of 93.66% and the national average of 93.70%.
Out of the 1,480 registered students from 27 EMRSs across the state, 1,466 students appeared for the examinations. Remarkably, for the second consecutive academic year, no student failed the examination, demonstrating consistent academic excellence across the EMRS system.
Pranati Patro, joint director of the Odisha Model Tribal Education Society, provided detailed insights into the EMRS performance. The number of EMRSs achieving 100% results increased from 9 to 12 schools, while schools with pass percentages between 90% and 99% rose from 11 to 13. Simultaneously, schools with pass percentages below 90% dropped sharply from seven to just two, indicating widespread improvement across the system.
Top Performers from EMRS System
The EMRS toppers demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with Mahesh Bhupathi Hembram and Hiramani Baskey from EMRS Dhanghera both securing 94% each. They were closely followed by Dushmant Majhi from EMRS Bahalda with 93.6%, Aleena Alam from EMRS Karanjia with 92.63%, and Laxmikanta Bhatra from EMRS Hirli with 91.8%.
Factors Behind the Academic Success
Officials from the ST and SC welfare department have attributed the improved results in both school systems to several key factors. Enhanced academic monitoring systems, targeted interventions for students requiring additional support, and the sustained efforts of teachers and school administrations have all contributed significantly to these outstanding outcomes.
The consistent performance improvement across both OAVs and EMRSs reflects Odisha's focused approach to educational excellence and equitable access to quality education for students from diverse backgrounds. These results position Odisha's flagship schooling systems as models of academic achievement within the national educational landscape.
