Odisha's Matriculation Exams Set to Begin: What Students Need to Know

The Board of Secondary Education in Odisha is set to conduct the Matriculation examinations starting February 19, with over 561,000 students registered. The exams will take place at 3,082 centers, featuring extensive security measures including CCTV surveillance and QR-coded question papers. Special arrangements are in place for remote districts to ensure a smooth and transparent examination process. Learn more about the preparations and what students can expect during this crucial time.

By Ambika Singh Feb 9, 2026, 15:46 IST

Overview of the Upcoming Matriculation Exams

Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) in Odisha has announced that the Matriculation examinations will commence on February 19, taking place at 3,082 centers throughout the state, as confirmed by officials on Monday.

During a media briefing, BSE chairperson Shrikanta Tarai revealed that a total of 561,979 students have registered for the exams. The distribution of question papers is set to begin on Tuesday, with 322 nodal centers established for secure storage.

To uphold transparency and deter any form of malpractice, all examination centers will be equipped with CCTV surveillance. The entire examination process will be overseen from the Board’s command and control room, according to Tarai.

The State Open School Certificate Examination is scheduled to span 11 days, running from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Approximately 5.61 lakh students will participate across the 3,082 centers. Monitoring will be enhanced through live CCTV feeds and QR-coded question papers.

Special arrangements for monitoring have been implemented in five remote districts: Malkangiri, Koraput, Kalahandi, Jharsuguda, and Sundargarh, utilizing live CCTV feeds transmitted via a secure network.

Each question paper will feature watermarks and QR codes on every page to facilitate tracking. Examination centers have been strategically located within a distance of 3 to 10 kilometers for the convenience of students.

Officials emphasized that these measures are designed to ensure a seamless, transparent, and malpractice-free Matric examination experience across Odisha.