Odisha's 2026 Matriculation Exam Dates Announced: What Students Need to Know
The Board of Secondary Education in Odisha has unveiled the schedule for the 2026 matriculation examinations, set to begin on February 19 and conclude on March 2. Key dates include the First Language paper on February 19 and the Mathematics exam on March 2, which will offer students an extra 15 minutes. This announcement is crucial for students preparing for their upcoming exams, ensuring they are well-informed about the timeline and requirements.
| Dec 6, 2025, 09:33 IST
Exam Schedule Released by BSE Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) in Odisha has officially announced that the matriculation examinations for the year 2026 will commence on February 19 and wrap up by March 2.
The examination schedule indicates that the First Language (mother tongue) paper will take place on February 19, followed by the Second Language (English or Hindi) exam on February 21.
Students will then sit for the Third Language paper on February 23.
The Science exam is set for February 25, while the Social Science paper will be conducted on February 27.
Finally, the Mathematics exam is scheduled for March 2, with an additional 15 minutes allocated for students to complete this paper.