Examination Duration and Timings

The Odisha Secondary Education Board will conduct the Combined Annual Examination 2026 from 18 February to 21 March, spanning 22 days. According to the schedule, the exams will be held daily from 10 AM to 2 PM.

A total of 4,00,737 students have filled out their examination forms. For the first time, the board will implement web casting and live streaming of the examinations to ensure transparency.

Examination Centers Across the State

Board officials informed media representatives that the examination will be conducted in 1,350 centers across 30 districts of the state. Minor changes in the centers may occur if required.

Admit Card and Practical Exam Schedule

The admit cards for students will be issued from 15 January 2026. The practical examinations will commence on 2 January and continue until 15 January 2026.

Improved Examination Measures

Similar to last year, the board is taking steps to maintain transparency and efficiency during the exams. Unlike previous years where each district had a single answer sheet squad, this year the number has been doubled to two squads per district to strengthen monitoring and maintain examination standards.

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