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Odisha's Bold Move: Merging Class X and XII Exams into a Unified Board

The Odisha government is taking significant steps to streamline education by proposing the merger of Class X and XII examinations into a single board. This initiative aims to combine the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) and the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), following a model akin to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). While the examination pattern will remain unchanged, the government has yet to announce a timeline for this ambitious reform. Discover how this change could impact students and the education system in Odisha.
By Ambika Singh Sep 7, 2026, 16:02 IST

A New Era for Education in Odisha


Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is currently drafting a proposal aimed at consolidating the Class X and XII examinations under a single educational board. This initiative involves merging the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) with the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), as stated by N Tirumala Nayak, the Secretary of School and Mass Education.


Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has instructed the department to pursue the establishment of a unified board for both educational levels. Nayak mentioned that a draft law is in the works to support this merger.


The envisioned structure is expected to mirror the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which oversees examinations for both Class X and XII.


Importantly, the examination format will remain unchanged under this new system, focusing solely on integrating the existing BSE and CHSE into one board.


As of now, the government has not provided a specific timeline for when this new system will be implemented.


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