Board of Secondary Education Odisha Exam Pattern 2026
Board of Secondary Education Odisha Exam Pattern
BSE Odisha Class 10 Exam Pattern 2023-24 Highlights
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha will conduct Class 10 exams in two terms for the 2023-24 academic year. The first term runs from April to September 2023, and the second term runs from October 2023 to March 2024.
- The question paper will contain both subjective and objective-type questions.
- The objective part will carry 50 marks, except for the third language subjects.
- For third language subjects, the theory paper will contain 20 marks and the remaining 80 marks are for the practical paper.
The internal assessment will be conducted in four formative assessments, similar to the previous year. Candidates can check the detailed subject-wise marks distribution below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Board | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha |
| Exam Name | BSE Odisha Matric Examination 2024 |
| Frequency of Conduct | Twice a Year |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Official Website | bseodisha.ac.in |
BSE Odisha Class 10 Exam Pattern 2023-24
The updated paper pattern for the BSE Odisha Class 10 exams 2024, along with the marks distribution, is provided below.
| Subjects | Paper Pattern | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| First Language | Objective Questions – 50 Subjective Questions – 5 |
Objective Part – 50 Marks Subjective Part – 50 Marks |
| Second Language | Objective Questions – 50 Subjective Questions – 5 |
Objective Part – 50 Marks Subjective Part – 50 Marks |
| Mathematics | Objective Questions – 50 Subjective Questions – 5 |
Objective Part – 50 Marks Subjective Part – 50 Marks |
| Hindi | Objective Questions – 50 Subjective Questions – 5 |
Objective Part – 50 Marks Subjective Part – 50 Marks |
| Physical Science and Life Science | Objective Questions – 25 Subjective Questions – 3 Objective Questions – 25 Subjective Questions – 3 |
Objective Part – 25 Marks Subjective Part – 25 Marks Objective Part – 25 Marks Subjective Part – 25 Marks |
| Third Language | Theory Paper – 2 Questions Practical Paper – 2 Questions |
Theory Paper – 20 Marks Practical Paper – 80 Marks |
Important Changes in BSE Odisha Assessment Pattern 2023-24
The major changes in the BSE Odisha Class 10 assessment scheme 2024 include the following:
- There will be four formative assessments, two in each term, for the internal assessment.
- The summative exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks at the end of the academic year 2023-24 for each subject. Out of these 100 marks, 50 marks will be for the objective part and 50 for the subjective part.
- For Madhyama courses, one exam will be conducted at the end of the year for a total of 100 or 75 marks. Out of the total marks, the MCQ part will carry 50 or 40 marks and the subjective questions carry 50 or 35 marks.
- The question papers for the mid-term exam will be prepared by the board and will be sent to the District Education Officer of each district. The officer will then send the question papers to the respective schools.
- The BSE Odisha Class 10 exam dates will be released by the board, but the results will be prepared and published by the schools.
- The supplementary exams for failed candidates will be held only after the term 2 summative assessment.
- The internal assessments will also include the aspirational components.
BSE Odisha Assessment Criteria 2023-24
BSE Odisha class 10 assessment will follow Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation, with minor changes from the previous year.
- Each term will have two formative assessments and one term-end examination. The syllabus is divided into four quarters.
- Term-end examinations (Summative Assessment I and II) will cover about 50% of the total syllabus, based on the term-wise breakup.
- Internal assessment will be conducted as formative assessments, with one in each quarter.
- The question pattern will be the same for both summative assessments.
The weightage for each assessment is given below.
| Assessment | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Internal Assessment (IA) | 20% |
| Summative Assessment I (SA I) | 40% |
| Summative Assessment II (SA II) | 40% |
Important Books for BSE Odisha Exam 2024
Students can use the following books to prepare for the BSE Odisha class 10 exams in 2024.
- Odia - Sahitya Sindhu
- Mathematics - Madhyamika Jyamiti
- Hindi - Sahitya Suravi
- Hindi - Madhyamika Hindi Byakarana
- Hindi - Hindi Prayog
- English - Skills Communicative English
- English - Learn and Practice Grammar
- Sanskrit - Sanskruta Sahitya Manjari
- Social Studies - Bhugolo 'O' Arthniti
- Social Studies - Itihas 'O' Rajniti Bigyana
- GSC General Science - Jiba Bigyana
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. How many marks will be offered for each objective-type question?
Ans. The objective-type questions will carry one mark each.
Ques. How many marks do I need to score to pass the BSE Odisha class 10 exams 2024?
Ans. Students will have to score at least 15 marks in the objective-type questions and 15 marks in the subjective portion in order to pass the exams.
Ques. How can I prepare for the Odisha class 10th board exams?
Ans. Students who wish to prepare well for the exam should make a proper timetable and study regularly. They can refer to the books mentioned above in order to score well.
Ques. Will the BSE Odisha class 10 exams be conducted in two terms?
Ans. Yes, BSE Odisha will conduct class 10 exams in two terms – SA I and SA II.
Ques. What is the weightage of the objective part in BSE Odisha class 10 exams 2024?
Ans. The objective part will contain a total of 50 marks for a subject except third languages in Odisha class 10 exams.
Ques. How many formative assessments will be there in the Odisha class 10?
Ans. There will be four formative assessments, two in each term, in Odisha Board class 10.
