BSE Odisha 10th Board Exam Pattern Changed Check New Pattern...

In a significant development, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has made the decision to reinstate the annual examination format for Class 10 and 9 students attending government-run high secondary schools throughout the state. Over the past two years, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the board had implemented two summative assessments for these classes. Ramasish Hazra, the President of BSE, stated, "Instead of the two summative assessments, we have opted to return to the previous system of conducting a yearly exam starting from this academic session. Additionally, a half-yearly examination will be introduced for Class 10." While the board will provide question papers for both exams, only the district education officers will receive question papers for Class 9 students, as the board will not administer the examination for them. BSE also emphasized that adopting a single annual examination will alleviate the burden on students. One student expressed, "The state government's decision to reintroduce the old exam pattern will reduce the workload and prove beneficial for us."

In other news, the Odisha Board of Secondary Education (BSE) declared the results of the matriculation or HSC examination on May 20. Out of the total 5,21,444 candidates who participated in the annual state board examination for the year 2023, 5,12,460 students successfully passed, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 96.19. Among the candidates, girls achieved a pass rate of 97.05 percent, while boys achieved a pass rate of 95.75 percent. Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur districts showcased exceptional performances, both attaining a pass percentage of 97.99, whereas Malkangari district recorded the lowest pass percentage of 92.68. Of the total number of successful candidates, 2,58,827 were girls, and 2,53,633 were boys. The examination took place from March 10 to March 20, 2023, across 3218 centers throughout the state.