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Odisha Board Higher Secondary Examination

Class-12-exams UG Offline (Pen & Paper)

The Odisha Higher Secondary Examination is the Class 12 board examination conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, for students of higher secondary schools and junior colleges affiliated to it. It is not an entrance test but a school leaving examination, written by regular and private candidates in the Science, Commerce and Arts streams and in vocational courses where these are offered. The result and the mark sheet issued after it serve as the qualifying certificate that students use to apply for undergraduate courses and to sit entrance examinations. The council announ

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Odisha CHSE Result 2025: Direct Link and Key Details

The Odisha CHSE 2025 results for Science, Commerce, and Arts were released on May 21, 2025, at 4 PM. Students who appeared for the exam can check their results on the official websites chseodisha.nic.in and orissaresults.nic.in.

More than 3.9 lakh students appeared for the CHSE exams this year. The exams were held from February 18 to March 27, 2025.

The overall pass percentage for CHSE Odisha Class 12 is 82.77%. Girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 87.24%, while the pass percentage for boys was 77.88%.

Students who fail to score a minimum of 33% marks in any subject must appear for the Odisha CHSE Supplementary Exams 2025. The supplementary exams are likely to be held in July 2025.

Stream-wise Pass Percentage

The table below shows the stream-wise performance of students in the Odisha CHSE 2025 exams.

Stream Science Commerce Arts Vocational
Candidates Appeared 113968 25108 243653 5572
Candidates Passed 99724 20892 196171 3375
Pass Percentage 87.50% 83.20% 80.51% 60.57%

Odisha CHSE Exam 2025: Highlights

The key highlights of the Odisha CHSE Exam 2025 are listed below.

Particulars Details
Exam Name Odisha Higher Secondary Examination (HSE)
Exam Conducting Authority Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha
Frequency of Conduct Once a Year
Exam Level Intermediate
Streams Offered Science, Commerce, Arts and Vocational
Mode of Exam Offline
Exam Duration 3 Hours
Eligibility Students who have passed the class 11 exam with at least 33% of a total aggregate
Passing Marks 33% of the total marks
Official Website chseodisha.nic.in

Odisha CHSE Exam 2025: Important Dates

The important dates for the Odisha CHSE Exam 2025 are given in the table below.

Event Dates
Release of Admit Card February 2025
HSE Theory Exam Dates February 18 - March 27, 2025
Result Declaration May 21, 2025
Odisha CHSE Instant Exam 2025 Online Application Through School May 2025
Date of CHSE Instant Exam Fees Deposit by HS School through SB Collect June 2025
CHSE Instant Exam 2025 Dates June 2025
Re-Evaluation Results Declaration July 2025
Supplementary Exam Application June 2025
Supplementary Exam Dates July 2025
Supplementary Exam Result Declaration August 2025

How to Download the Odisha CHSE Result 2025

Students can download the Odisha CHSE 2025 results online by following the steps given below.

  • Visit the official CHSE Odisha website.
  • Find the link for the Class 12 result on the homepage.
  • Enter the required login details, such as roll number and date of birth.
  • Submit the details to view the result.
  • Download and take a printout of the result for future reference.

How to Check Odisha CHSE Result 2025

Follow these steps to view and download the Odisha CHSE 2025 result from the official website.

  • Go to the official website of the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha at orissaresults.nic.in.
  • Look for the link named "CHSE Annual Exams Results 2025" and select it according to your stream.
  • The result login page will open.
  • Enter your roll number and registration number exactly as printed on your admit card.
  • Type the captcha code shown on the screen and click the submit button.
  • Your Odisha CHSE 2025 marksheet will appear on the screen. Download it in PDF format.
  • Take a printout of the marksheet for future reference.

Odisha CHSE Passing Criteria 2025

The Odisha CHSE Exam 2025 has 6 subjects, which include compulsory and optional subjects. Each subject carries a maximum of 100 marks.

For science subjects, the theory portion is 70 marks and practicals are 30 marks. Non-science subjects have exams for a total of 100 marks each. The passing criteria are given below.

  • Students must score at least 30 marks in subjects without practicals, such as Language (Hindi, Odia) and optional subjects like History, Geography, and Political Science.
  • Candidates must get 22.5 marks in the theory portion of subjects with practicals (Science) and at least 10 marks in practicals out of 30.
  • The overall aggregate percentage must be above 33%. A student with less than 33% is considered failed.

Odisha CHSE Grading System 2025

The grading system for the Odisha Plus 2 Exam 2025 is listed below.

Marks obtained Grade Grade Point Remarks
91 – 100 A1 10 Outstanding
81 – 90 A2 9 Excellent
71 – 80 B1 8 Very good
61 – 70 B2 7 Good
51 – 60 C1 6 Average
41 – 50 C2 5 Fair
33 – 40 D 4 Satisfactory
21 – 32 E1 C Needs improvement
00 – 20 E2 C Needs improvement

Odisha CHSE Exam 2025: Revaluation

The Odisha board offers a revaluation facility for students who are not satisfied with their marks. Students can apply for revaluation of their answer sheets if they believe there is a mistake in correction.

Keep these points in mind before applying for the Odisha CHSE 2025 revaluation process.

  • There is a fixed time period to apply for revaluation. The board announces the application dates after the plus two results are released.
  • The revaluation fee is INR 200 per subject paper. Theory and practical exams of one subject count as two separate papers for rechecking or revaluation.
  • Revaluation can increase, decrease, or keep the marks unchanged.

Odisha CHSE Supplementary Exam 2025

Students who fail the Odisha CHSE 2025 exams must appear for the supplementary exams. The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha will release the supplementary exam notification after the regular results are declared.

  • Candidates who are unhappy with their results can also take this exam.
  • Registration for the supplementary exam starts in June 2025, and the exams are tentatively scheduled for July 2025.
  • The application form will be given by the school or made available online on the official board website.
  • Students must submit the application form at their respective school before the last date to avoid penalties.

Odisha CHSE Registration 2024-25

The registration process for Odisha CHSE Exams 2025 is done offline for regular students under the supervision of their schools. Students must submit the Odisha CHSE 2025 application form before the deadline to avoid late fees.

Ex-regular students can fill the application forms online as per the council's instructions. Important points for the Odisha CHSE registration process are listed below.

  • Regular students register through their respective schools.
  • Ex-regular students apply online through the official website.
  • Submit the form before the deadline to avoid fine fees.

Odisha CHSE Registration 2025: Key Points

Students must fill in all credentials carefully, as these details will appear on the CHSE admit card. No changes can be made to the application form after it is submitted.

  • The information on the application form must match the information on the Class 11 registration card.
  • Candidates must pay the registration fee of INR 520 to their respective schools on time.
  • A late fee of INR 100 per person is charged for the first delay in submission.
  • A second late fee of INR 450 is charged for further delay.
  • Students must select their subjects carefully, as no alterations will be allowed after submitting.
  • If candidates do not receive an admit card after the registration process is complete, they should contact their school department.

Steps to Register for Odisha CHSE Exam 2025

The steps to apply for online registration of the Odisha CHSE Exam 2025 are given below:

  • Login to the official website of the Odisha board: https://chseodisha.nic.in/
  • Look for the 'Application Form CHSE 2025' on the home page.
  • An application form page will be displayed on the screen.
  • Fill in the credentials as asked carefully, as no alterations will be allowed afterwards.
  • Attach the required documents and make the registration fee payment online through your preferred mode.
  • Click the "Submit" button to complete the process.

Documents Required for Odisha CHSE Registration 2025

The documents required for the Odisha CHSE 2025 registration process are as follows:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Recent passport-size photograph of the candidate with the date of birth written on it
  • Secondary School Mark Sheet
  • The first Registration Card issued in Class 11
  • Aadhar Card

Note: For the Instant Exam, you need to submit a self-attested xerox copy of the downloaded AHS 2025 marksheet and one recent passport-sized photograph.

Odisha CHSE Time Table 2025

Odisha CHSE Exams 2025 will be conducted from February 16 to March 20, 2025. Students can check the complete timetable below.

Odisha CHSE Date Sheet 2025

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha has published the date sheet for the Annual Higher Secondary Examination 2025. The exam will be held from February 16, 2025 to March 20, 2025.

The table below lists the exam dates and the subjects scheduled for each stream.

Exam Dates Science Commerce Arts
February 16, 2025 MIL (O) – –
February 17, 2025 – MIL (O) MIL (O)
February 19, 2025 English (E) – –
February 21, 2025 – English (E) English (E)
February 22, 2025 Physics (PHY) – –
February 24, 2025 Geology Business Studies and Management (BSM) History (HIS)
February 29, 2025 Chemistry (CHE) – –
March 1, 2025 – Business Mathematics and Statistics (BMS) Political Science (POL)
March 6, 2025 Mathematics (M) – Home Science (HSC)
March 7, 2025 All other MILs – Hindi (H), Bengali (B), Telugu (T), Urdu (U), Sanskrit (S), Alternative English (AE) All other MILs – Hindi (H), Bengali (B), Telugu (T), Urdu (U), Sanskrit (S), Alternative English (AE) All other MILs – Hindi (H), Bengali (B), Telugu (T), Urdu (U), Sanskrit (S), Alternative English (AE)
March 9, 2025 Elective Sanskrit (ES) – All Language Optionals – Odia (O), Hindi (OH), Bengali (OB), Telugu (OT), Urdu (OU), Sanskrit (OS)
March 11, 2025 Biology (Section A) – Botany, Biology (Section B) – Zoology – –
March 12, 2025 I.T/I.TES (IIT), Multi Skilling (MST): Food Processing (MSP), Tourism and Hospitality (THT), Agriculture (AGT), Plumber (PLT), Automotive (ATT), Electronics and Hardware (EHT), Retail (RTT), Construction (CNT), Beauty and Wellness (BWT) I.T/I.TES (IIT), Multi Skilling (MST): Food Processing (MSP), Tourism and Hospitality (THT), Agriculture (AGT), Plumber (PLT), Automotive (ATT), Electronics and Hardware (EHT), Retail (RTT), Construction (CNT), Beauty and Wellness (BWT) I.T/I.TES (IIT), Multi Skilling (MST): Food Processing (MSP), Tourism and Hospitality (THT), Agriculture (AGT), Plumber (PLT), Automotive (ATT), Electronics and Hardware (EHT), Retail (RTT), Construction (CNT), Beauty and Wellness (BWT)
March 13, 2025 Information Technology (IT), Geography (GEO), Computer Science (CSC), Bio-Technology (BT), Electronics (ELN) Information Technology (IT) Information Technology (IT), Geography (GEO)
March 14, 2025 Economics (ECO) Cost Accounting (CAC), Business Economics (BSE), Fundamental of Management Accounting (FMA), Computer Application (CA) Economics (ECO), Personnel Management (IRPM-II)
March 15, 2025 Tourism and Travel Management (TTV), Fashion Technology (FTV), Paramedical and Health Care (PHV), Office Management (OMV), Banking (BNV), Information Technology (ITV), Dairying (DAV), Horticulture (HOV), Electrical Domestic Appliances (EDV), Mobile Technology (MTV) Tourism and Travel Management (TTV), Fashion Technology (FTV), Paramedical and Health Care (PHV), Office Management (OMV), Banking (BNV), Information Technology (ITV) Tourism and Travel Management (TTV), Fashion Technology (FTV), Paramedical and Health Care (PHV), Office Management (OMV), Banking (BNV), Information Technology (ITV)
March 16, 2025 – – Indian Music (IM), Psychology (PSY), Education (EDU)
March 18, 2025 Statistics (STA) – Statistics (STA), Anthropology (ANT), Sociology (SOC)
March 20, 2025 – Accountancy (ACT) Logic (LOG)

How to Download Odisha CHSE Date Sheet 2025

The date sheet for Odisha CHSE 2025 exam is published on the official website. Students can download it by following the steps below.

  • Visit the official website of CHSE, Odisha - https://chseodisha.nic.in/
  • Navigate to the 'Important Links' section on the home page.
  • Find the 'Programme for Annual Higher Secondary Examination 2025' link.
  • Click on the pdf link and a file will open displaying the date sheet.
  • Download the pdf and take a printout for future reference.

Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25

The Odisha CHSE exam 2025 will be held in offline mode. Each subject will have a maximum of 100 marks.

The theory portion will carry up to 70 marks while the practicals are held for 30 marks. Subjects which do not have any practical syllabus will have a 100-mark paper.

The Odisha CHSE question paper is divided into several sections. It includes all types of questions ranging from MCQs, short answer types, and long answer types.

The marks weightage is assigned according to the length of answer required. The weightage goes from 1 to 5 marks.

Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2025

The Odisha CHSE exam pattern for 2025 varies by stream. The total marks and the split between theory and practicals depend on the subject group.

The table below shows the subject details for each stream.

Stream Subjects Theory Practical Duration
Language English/ Hindi/ Odia/ Sanskrit/ Telugu, etc 100 - 3 hours
Science Botany Zoology Physics Chemistry 70 30 3 hours
Science Mathematics 100 - 3 hours
Commerce Business Studies, Statistics , Accounting , Business Mathematics, Computer Applications, 100 - 3 hours
Arts History, Political science, Economics, education 100 - 3 hours

The question type pattern is the same for almost every subject. However, the pattern differs between science and non-science papers.

Odisha CHSE 2025 Marking Scheme for Non-Science Subjects

Odisha Plus 2 Exam 2025 for non-science subjects is conducted for a total of 100 marks. The marking scheme is given below.

Group Type of Question No. Of questions Marks (each) Total marks
A Multiple choice question One word answer type questions 15
15
1
1
30
B Very short answer type question Short answer type question 11
6
2
3
40
C Long answer type questions 4 7½ 30
Overall - - - 100

Odisha CHSE 2025 Marking Scheme for Science Subjects

The Odisha CHSE Exam 2025 for science subjects is conducted for a total of 70 marks. The marking scheme is given below.

Group Type of Question No. Of questions Marks (each) Total marks
A Multiple choice question One word answer type questions 10 10 1 1 20
B Short answer type questions Medium answer type questions 10 3 2 3 29
C Long answer type questions 3 7 21
Overall - - - 70

Odisha CHSE 2025 Marking Scheme for Practicals

Odisha CHSE 2025 practicals for the science stream are conducted for a total of 30 marks. The marking scheme is given below.

Type of Questions Marks
Test 1 MCQ 6
Test 2 MCQ 6
Test 3 MCQ 6
Test 4 descriptive 6
Test 5 descriptive 6
Total 30

Odisha CHSE Syllabus 2024-25

The Odisha CHSE Syllabus 2025 covers the fundamental aspects of each subject. It is designed to prepare students for higher studies and help them choose the right stream.

The syllabus for the session 2024-25 is discussed below subject-wise.

Odisha CHSE English Syllabus 2025

The Odisha CHSE 2025 syllabus for the English subject is given below.

Units Topics/ Chapters
Prose
  • My Greatest Olympic Prize
  • On Examinations
  • The Portrait of a Lady
Poetry
  • Daffodils
  • The Ballad of Father Gilligan
  • A Psalm of Life
Non-detailed study
  • The Doctor’s Word
  • Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish
  • Mystery of the Missing Cap
Writing Skills
  • Interpreting Graph, Charts, Tables and diagrams etc
  • Reporting Events and Business Matters
  • Extended Writing
Grammar
  • The Passive
  • Direct and Reported Speech
  • Interrogatives
  • Phrasal Verbs

Odisha CHSE Chemistry Syllabus 2025

The Odisha CHSE 2025 syllabus for the Chemistry subject is given below.

Odisha CHSE Chemistry Syllabus 2025

The Chemistry syllabus for the Odisha CHSE 2025 exam is divided into 13 chapters. The table below lists the chapters and the topics covered under each.

Chapters Topics
Solid State Classification of solids based on different binding forces – Amorphous and crystalline solids, Unit cell in two dimensional and three-dimensional lattices, calculation of density of unit cell, Packing in solids, packing efficiency, voids, number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic unit cell. Point defects, electrical and magnetic properties. Band theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors and insulators and n & p-type semiconductors.
Solutions Types of solutions, expression of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids, the solubility of gases in liquids solid solutions, colligative properties. Relative lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult’s law, the elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, abnormal molar mass, van’t Hoff factor.
Electrochemistry Redox reactions, electrolytes and non-electrolyte conductor, conductance in electrolytic solutions, Specific and molar conductivity, the variation of conductivity with concentration, Kohlrausch’s Law, electrolytics and laws of electrolysis. Dry cell electrolytic cells and Galvanic cells, lead accumulator, EMF of a cell, standard electrode potential, Nernst equation and its application to chemical cells, The relation between Gibbs free energy change and emf of a cell, fuel cells, corrosion.
Chemical Kinetics Rate of a reaction, factors affecting the rate of reaction, Order and molecularity of a reaction, rate law and specific rate constant, integrated rate equations and half-life, Concept of collision theory. Activation energy, Arrhenius equation.
Surface Chemistry Adsorption - physisorption and chemisorption, factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids, catalysts. homogenous and heterogenous activity and selectivity. True solutions, colloids and suspensions. properties of colloids; Tyndall effect, Brownian movement, electrophoresis, coagulation. Emulsion- types of emulsions.
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements Principles and methods of extraction. concentration, oxidation, reduction. electrolytic method and refining, zone refining, occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminium, copper, zinc and iron.
p - Block Elements Group 15, Group 17 and Group 18 Elements- General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, properties, classification, preparation of different compounds and their use.
d and f Block Elements General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics of transition metals, General trends in properties of the first-row transition metals - metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, alloy formation, preparation and properties of K2CrO7 and KMnO.
Coordination Compounds Coordination compounds - Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties and shapes. IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds. Bonding, Werner’s theory. VBT and CFT- structure and stereoisomerism. Importance of coordination compounds.
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Pptical rotation. Haloarenes- Nature of C - X bond, substitution reactions. Uses and environmental effects of dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT, BHC. Haloalkanes- Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of substitution.
Organic compounds Containing Nitrogen Nomenclature classification, structure, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, Uses, identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Diazonium salt.
Polymers Classification- polymerization, co-polymerization, some important polymers- polythene, nylon, polyester, bakelite, rubber. Biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers.
Chemistry in Everyday life Chemical in Medicines- Analgesics, tranquillizers antiseptics, disinfectants, antimicrobials, antifertility, drugs, antibiotics, antacids, antihistamines. Chemical in Food- Preservatives, artificial sweetening agents, elementary idea of antioxidants Cleansing agents- Soap and detergents, cleansing action.

Odisha CHSE Physics Syllabus 2025

The Odisha CHSE 2025 syllabus for the Physics subject is provided below.

Odisha CHSE Physics Syllabus 2025

The Physics syllabus for the Odisha CHSE 2025 exam is divided into 11 chapters. The table below lists the chapters and the main topics covered in each.

Chapters Topics
Electric Charges and Fields Electric charge and its quantization, conservation of charge, Coulomb’s law, the force between two point charges, superposition principle, etc.
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance Electric potential, potential difference, potential due to a dipole, potential due to a system of charges, Equipotential surfaces, electrical potential energy, Conductors, insulators, free charges and bound charges inside a conductor, capacitors and capacitance, combination of capacitors in series and parallel energy sorted in a capacitor etc.
Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism Moving charges and magnetism Concept of the magnetic field, Oersted's experiment, Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law and its application, Straight and toroidal solenoid, Cyclotron. Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field, the force between two parallel current-carrying conductors, torque experienced by a current loop, moving coil galvanometer, and conversion of current from ammeter and voltmeter.
Magnetism and Matter Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment, magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron, magnetic field intensity due to a magnetic dipole, torque on a magnetic dipole, bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid, magnetic field lines etc.
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current Electromagnetic induction Faraday’ laws of electromagnetic induction, induced EMF and current, Lenz’s Law, Eddy currents, self and mutual induction. Alternating Current Alternating currents, peak and RMS value of alternating current, LC oscillation, LCR series circuit, resonance, power in AC circuits, wattles current, A.C. generator and transformer, etc.
Electromagnetic Waves The basic idea of displacement current, characteristics of electromagnetic waves, their transverse nature. Electromagnetic spectrum and their uses.
Optics Ray optics and optical instruments, Reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror formula, lateral and longitudinal magnification. total internal reflection and its applications, optical fibre, Refraction at spherical surfaces. lens formula, lens makers formula, magnification, power of lenses, two thin lenses in contact, etc. Scattering of light The blue colour of the sky and reddish appearance of the sun at sunset and sunrise, Optical instruments: microscopes and telescopes.
Wave Optics Wavefront, Huygen’s principle, reflection and refraction of plane waves, proof of laws of reflection and refraction using Huygen’s principle, Interference, Young’s double-slit experiment, resolving power of microscope and astronomical telescope, polarization, Brewster’s law, uses of plane-polarized light and polaroids, etc.
Atoms and Nuclei Atoms Rutherford’s model of an atom, Bohr model, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum. Nuclei Atomic nucleus, nature of nuclear force, the binding energy per nucleon, nuclear fission, fusion, Radioactivity, alpha, beta and gamma particles, radioactive decay law, half-life and decay constant.
Semiconductor Electronics Energy bands in conductors, semiconductors and insulators, p-type, n-type semiconductors, semiconductor diode, V-I characteristics, diode etc. Special purpose p-n junction diodes, Zener diode as a voltage regulator, etc. Junction transistor, transistor action, Logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND, and NOR), the basic idea of analogue and digital signals, etc.
Communication System Elements of a communication system, bandwidth of signals, bandwidth of transmission medium, propagation of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere, sky and space wave propagation, satellite communication, modulation, a basic idea about the internet, mobile telephony and GPS.

Odisha CHSE Biology Syllabus 2025

The Biology syllabus for the Odisha CHSE 2025 exam is provided below.

Odisha CHSE Biology Syllabus 2025

The Odisha CHSE Biology syllabus for 2025 is divided into five main chapters. Each chapter covers specific topics as listed below.

Reproduction

This chapter covers the process of reproduction in organisms. It includes both asexual and sexual modes of reproduction.

  • Reproduction in Organisms: Modes of reproduction.
  • Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants: Flower structure, development of male and female gametophytes, pollination types, double fertilisation, development of endosperm and embryo, development of seed and formation of fruit, significance of seed and fruit formation.
  • Human Reproduction: Male and female reproductive systems, gametogenesis, menstrual cycle, fertilisation, embryo development, pregnancy and placenta formation.
  • Reproductive Health: Need for reproductive health, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, infertility and assisted reproductive technologies.

Genetics and Evolution

This chapter deals with the principles of heredity and the mechanisms of evolution. It includes the study of genes, DNA, and changes in species over time.

  • Heredity and Variation: Mendelian inheritance, pleiotropy, elementary idea of polygenic inheritance, chromosome theory of inheritance, linkage and crossing over.
  • Sex Determination: In humans, birds, and honey bees, sex-linked inheritance, Mendelian disorders in humans, Thalassemia, chromosomal disorders in humans.
  • Molecular Basis of Inheritance: Structure of DNA and RNA, DNA packaging, DNA replication, gene expression and regulation (Lac Operon), human genome project, DNA fingerprinting.
  • Evolution: Origin of life, Darwinism, Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution, mechanism of evolution, natural selection with examples, types of natural selection, Hardy-Weinberg’s principle, adaptive radiation, human evolution.

Biology and Human Welfare

This chapter focuses on the application of biology for human health and food production. It covers diseases, immunology, and the use of microbes.

  • Health and Disease: Pathogens and parasites causing human diseases, basic concepts of immunology and vaccines, cancer, HIV and AIDS, adolescence, drug and alcohol abuse.
  • Improvement in Food Production: Microbes in human welfare in household food processing, industrial production, sewage treatment, energy generation, and as biocontrol agents and biofertilizers.

Biotechnology and its Applications

This chapter covers the principles of biotechnology and its use in various fields. It includes genetic engineering and its applications in health and agriculture.

  • Principles and Process of Biotechnology: Genetic engineering (Recombinant DNA technology).
  • Application of Biotechnology in Health and Agriculture: Human insulin and vaccine production, gene therapy, genetically modified organisms (Bt crops), transgenic animals, biosafety issues, biopiracy and patents.

Ecology and Environment

This chapter deals with the interaction of organisms with their environment. It also covers biodiversity and its conservation.

  • Organisms and Environment: Habitat and niche, population and ecological adaptations, interactions (mutualism, competition, predation, parasitism), population attributes.
  • Biodiversity and its Conservation: Concept of biodiversity, importance of biodiversity, conservation, hotspots, endangered organisms, extinction, Red Data Book, biosphere reserves, national parks and sanctuaries.

Odisha CHSE Maths Syllabus 2025

Given below is the Odisha CHSE 2025 syllabus for the Maths subject.

Odisha CHSE Mathematics Syllabus 2025

The Mathematics syllabus for the Odisha CHSE 2025 exam is divided into five main chapters. The table below lists the chapters and the topics covered under each.

Chapters Topics
Relations and Functions Relations and Functions reflexive, symmetric, transitive and equivalence relations, composite functions, the inverse of a function. Binary operations etc. Inverse Trigonometric Functions Definition, range, domain, Graphs of inverse trigonometric functions. Elementary properties of inverse trigonometric functions etc. Linear Programming Introduction, different types of linear programming (L.P.) problems, graphical method of solution for problems in two variables, feasible and infeasible regions, feasible and infeasible solutions, optimal feasible solutions, etc.
Algebra Matrices Concept, notation, order, equality, types of matrices, operations on matrices, Addition and multiplication and multiplication with a scalar, Non-commutativity of multiplication of matrices, the concept of elementary row and column operations, Invertible matrices and proof of the uniqueness of inverse. Determinants The determinant of a square matrix, properties of determinants, applications of determinants in finding the area of a triangle, Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, solving systems of linear equations in two or three variables etc. Probability Conditional probability, multiplication theorem on probability, total probability, Baye’s theorem, Random variable, mean and variance of a random variable, Bernoulli trials and Binomial distribution.
Differential Calculus Continuity and Differentiability the derivative of composite functions, derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions, derivative of implicit functions, Concept of exponential and logarithmic functions. the derivative of functions expressed in parametric forms. Second-order derivatives etc. Applications of Derivatives Rate of change of bodies, increasing and decreasing functions, tangents and normals, maxima and minima, use of derivatives in approximation
Integral Calculus Integrals Integration as an inverse process of differentiation, Integration by substitution, by partial fractions and by parts, Evaluation of simple integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Applications of the Integrals Applications in finding the area under simple curves, Area between curves. Differential Equations Definition, order and degree, Formation of differential equation whose general solution is given, solutions of homogeneous differential equations of the first order and first degree etc.
Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry Vectors Vectors and scalars, Types of vectors, multiplication of a vector by a scalar, position vector of a point dividing a line segment in a given ratio, products of vectors. Three - dimensional Geometry Direction cosines and direction ratios of a line joining two points, Cartesian equation and vector equation of a line, types of lines, the shortest distance between two lines, Cartesian and vector equation of a plane, Angle between three- dimensional elements

Odisha CHSE Environmental Education Syllabus 2025

The Odisha CHSE 2025 syllabus for Environmental Education is given below. It is divided into six units.

Unit /Chapter Topics
Environment: Components
  • Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere
  • Human being as a rational social partner in environmental action
  • Impact of human activities on the environment
  • Environmental Problems of urban and rural areas
  • Stress on civic amenities: supply of water, electricity, transport and health services
Natural Resources
  • Land, water, forest as primary natural resources
  • Freshwater and Marine resources
  • Natural resources of Orissa
  • Concept of Biodiversity and its conservation
  • Renewable and non-renewable resources
  • Conventional and non - conventional energy
Environmental Pollution
  • Types of pollution and pollutants
  • Causes, effects and control of air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution and noise pollution
  • Greenhouse effect, Global Warming,
  • Eutrophication, Ozone layer depletion.
Environmental Management
  • Scope of Environmental Management
  • Management of solid, liquid and gaseous wastes
  • Resource Management
  • Disaster Management (flood, cyclone and earthquake)
  • Concept of sustainable development
Environmental Laws
  • Constitutional Provisions.
  • Major provisions of Environmental Laws and Pollution Control
  • Laws with particular reference to the Water Act, 1974, the Air Act, 1981, the E(P) Act
  • 1986, CPCB and SPCB
Road Safety
  • Concept & Need
  • Traffic signs
  • What to do and what not to do while on the road
  • Safety guidelines, offence and penalties.
  • Traffic Management: RTO, MVI, Police / Traffic Police
  • Traffic Awareness, etc

Odisha CHSE Admit Card 2025

Information about the Odisha CHSE Admit Card for 2025 is provided in the section below.

Odisha CHSE Admit Card 2025: Release and Distribution

The Odisha CHSE Admit Card 2025 will be available at the regional and divisional offices of CHSE Odisha 30 days before the exam. The board has instructed school authorities to verify the details on the roll number slips against student data and report any errors found.

After this verification, the principal of every private and public school under the CHSE Odisha Board will issue and distribute the original admit card to eligible candidates appearing for the Plus 2 exams in 2025. The school is fully responsible for distributing the Odisha CHSE 2025 admit card in offline mode.

Students who registered privately can download their admit card directly from the official website. If a regular student loses their admit card, they can get another copy online. Online admit card links are posted 10-15 days before the actual exam.

Steps to Download Odisha CHSE Admit Card 2025

Follow these steps to download the admit card for the Odisha Plus 2 exam 2025:

  • Visit the Odisha CHSE official website at https://chseodisha.nic.in/.
  • Find the latest notifications section in the bottom left corner of the home page.
  • Scroll and look for the 'Download Plus Two Admit Card for 2025' link.
  • Select the link for the student's stream.
  • Enter the required credentials such as name, school code, district, registration number, etc.
  • Click on the Submit option.
  • The Odisha CHSE 2025 admit card will appear with the candidate's photograph and other details. Click on the download in PDF format option.
  • Take a printout for future use and keep it safe until the exams are over.

Odisha CHSE 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

The Odisha CHSE 2025 admit card contains guidelines that all students must follow during the exam. Violating these instructions may cause problems for the student appearing for the exam.

  • Each student must arrive at the exam centre 30 minutes before the exam starts.
  • All students must carry their own required stationery, water bottles, etc.
  • Bringing the Odisha Plus 2 admit card is mandatory for every exam. Without it, the student will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.
  • Students are not allowed to talk with each other after receiving the question paper, and any improper behaviour will be condemned.
  • No gadgets such as mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, etc. are allowed in the exam hall.
  • If a person is found engaging in any malpractice, strict action will be taken. They may be expelled from the hall and their paper will be cancelled.

Odisha CHSE Sample Papers 2025

The board has provided sample papers for the Odisha CHSE Exam 2025 to familiarise students with the exam pattern. Students should check the subject-wise sample papers below and understand the paper pattern.

Subject Sample Papers
Maths Check Here
Physics Check Here
Biology Check Here
Political Science Check Here
History Check Here
Economics Check Here

Odisha CHSE Exam 2025: Reference Books

Here are some recommended popular reference books that will aid in Odisha CHSE 2025 preparation:

Subject Popular Reference Books
English
  • Arihant's English Grammar and Composition
  • Flamingo and Vistas NCERT English Grammar Course
  • Wren and Martin Secondary School Grammar
Maths
  • RS Agrawal's Higher Secondary School Mathematics for Class 12
  • I.I.T Maths by M.L. khanna
Physics
  • New Simplified Physics by S.L. Arora
  • Concepts of Physics by HC Verma
Chemistry
  • Concise inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee
  • ABC of Chemistry by Modern Publications
Biology Fundamentals of Biology by Oswal Publications

Odisha CHSE Exam 2025: Preparation Tips

Students must follow the given preparation tips to ace the Odisha CHSE Exam 2025:

Preparation Tips for Odisha CHSE 2025

Begin your preparation from the start of the session. Focus on understanding concepts clearly and pay attention to what your teacher explains.

Write short notes and review what you have learned regularly. This helps in retaining information for a longer time.

Organise Your Study Material

Identify the important sections of each chapter. Arrange your notes using diagrams, bullet points, and flowcharts to make revision easier.

Go through these notes from time to time. This keeps the material fresh in your memory.

Use Effective Memorisation Techniques

Try different methods to remember what you study. Some useful techniques include flashcards, blurting, and spaced repetition.

Find the method that works best for you. Apply it consistently to recall study material efficiently.

Study in Groups

Discuss topics with your friends to understand them better. Have interactive study sessions with your tutors to make learning engaging.

Make studying a fun activity. This prevents you from feeling overwhelmed or losing motivation.

Create a Distraction-Free Environment

Minimise distractions to learn effectively. Reduce your screen time and keep your study space clean and organised.

A productive environment helps you concentrate better. It also makes your study sessions more effective.

Maintain a Healthy Balance

Balance your academic goals with your personal life. Do not ignore self-care in the pursuit of good grades.

Students who take care of their health tend to learn and remember better. This ultimately helps in achieving better results.

Practice with Sample Papers

Complete your syllabus on time. Practice sample papers, previous year's question papers, and take mock tests regularly.

This boosts your preparation and improves your time management skills. Both are essential to perform well in the exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the date of Odisha CHSE Result 2025?

Odisha CHSE results will be announced on May 21, 2025.

What is the pass mark for Odisha CHSE Exams 2025?

To pass the Odisha CHSE 2025 exam, a student must score 30% marks or more in each subject. The overall aggregate must be 33% or more.

What is the duration of Odisha CHSE Exam 2025?

The exam duration for Odisha CHSE 2025 is 3 hours. The exam will start at 10 AM and end at 1 PM.

How many exam centres conduct the CHSE exams in Odisha?

There are around 1,145 exam centres across the state. More than 3.5 lakh students appear for the Odisha CHSE exam at these centres.

What are the dates for Odisha CHSE Exams 2025?

Odisha CHSE exams were held from February 18 to March 27, 2025.

Where will the Odisha CHSE 2025 results be released?

Odisha CHSE exam 2025 results will be published on the official websites. These are orissaresults.nic.in and chseodisha.nic.in.

Are results for all streams released on the same day?

Yes, this year Odisha CHSE Results for all three streams will be released on the same day. The streams are Science, Commerce, and Arts.

Can I take the Odisha CHSE exam again after passing class 12?

Yes, you can appear for the supplementary exams if you want to improve your Odisha plus 2 scores.

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Candidates must be enrolled at the higher secondary stage in a school or college affiliated to the council and must have been promoted to the second year of the course in the stream in which they are appearing. They must complete the internal assessment, practical and project work prescribed for their subjects and meet the attendance requirement of their institution. Private and repeater candidates may appear under the categories the council allows. The minimum marks needed to pass, the attendance rule and the registration procedure are laid down in the council's official regulations and notification.
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CHSE Odisha Registration 2024: Key Dates and Overview

The last date for CHSE Odisha Registration 2024 was November 25, 2023, for regular candidates. The application forms were released on November 10 on the official website chseodisha.nic.in.

Students had to fill out their registration forms under the guidance of their school authorities. The registration process for ex-regular candidates has also concluded. CHSE Odisha registration forms for ex-regular students were available from September 15 to September 30, 2023.

Odisha CHSE Registration is mandatory for students appearing for Odisha CHSE Exams 2024. Only candidates who have completed their registration process before the deadline will be allowed to appear for the final exams. The final board exams of class 12 will be held from February 16 to March 20, 2024.

This year, a total of 3,84,597 students will appear for Odisha CHSE Exams. Out of these total students, 3,59,039 are regular students while 25,558 are ex-regular students. The registrations this year have increased by 26,655 from the last year.

Students registered successfully will get their Odisha CHSE Admit Card for board exams. The admit card will contain the same details as provided during the registration process. Students are advised to verify the details on the admit card. If there are any discrepancies, students must contact their respective school authorities.

CHSE Odisha Registration 2023-24: Highlights

Check the table below to know important highlights of CHSE Odisha Registration 2023-24:

Particulars Details
Exam Conducting Authority Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (CHSE Odisha)
Exam Name Odisha Higher Secondary Exams 2024
Eligibility Shall have passed class 10 and +1 from a recognized board
Mode of Registration Offline
Registration Dates November 10 – November 25, 2023
Exam Dates February 16 – March 20, 2024
Board Helpline Phone: 0674-2300099/2301098
Fax: 0674-2300126
Official Website chseodisha.nic.in

CHSE Odisha Registration 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who are appearing for CHSE Odisha Exams 2024 shall have passed the secondary examination from a recognized board in India. Candidates from other states shall have a migration certificate issued by the previous examination board.

  • Age Limit: Candidates should be a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of registration. The upper age limit shall be 28 years or lower.
  • Number of Attempts: Candidates can appear in the board examination in three modes- regular, repeater, and private. The board has not prescribed the number of attempts for any category.
  • Qualification: Candidates shall have passed the secondary examination with at least 33% aggregate marks to register for CHSE exams. Also, it is necessary to pass class 11 exam and pre-board examination that is conducted by the concerned school as per the directions of Odisha Board.

How to Fill Out CHSE Odisha Registration Form 2024?

CHSE Odisha registration process is completed in three steps. You can check the steps below:

Step 1: Download Odisha Board Registration Form from the official website

  • Visit the official website of the board – chseodisha.nic.in.
  • Click on 'Forms' option.
  • Then click on 'Senior Secondary Registration'.
  • Download the form in .pdf format.
  • Get a printout of the registration form.

Step 2: Submit the duly filled Registration form to the concerned school

  • Fill out the application form carefully.
  • Affix a recent passport-size photograph.
  • Add your signature in the respective slot.
  • Attach the required documents.

Step 3: Payment of Registration Fee

The registration fee payment is the final step in the process. The fee details are submitted along with the form to the school authorities.

CHSE Odisha Registration Fee 2024

The CHSE Odisha registration fee must be paid when the form is submitted. The school decides the payment method, and cash is the most common option.

A form is considered incomplete without the registration fee.

Fee by Candidature Category

  • Regular candidates pay Rs. 320 as the registration fee at their school.
  • Repeater and quasi-regular candidates pay Rs. 405.
  • A late fee of Rs. 50 is added to the regular fee if payment is not made by the due date.

Documents Required for CHSE Registration

These documents must be submitted during Odisha CHSE Registration:

  • Initial registration card issued in class 11
  • Birth certificate issued by the municipal registrar
  • Mark sheet of secondary school
  • Recent passport-sized photograph with name and date of birth mentioned on it
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

Details Required for CHSE Odisha Registration 2024

The registration form requires the following information:

Particulars Details
Category Select the option for candidature - Regular/Private/Quasi-regular/Repeater
School Code Enter the code of your school
Name of the Candidate Enter the name in block letters only
Date of Birth Fill in your date of birth as per the birth certificate issued by the municipal registrar
Category Enter your category – SC/ST/OBC (if applicable), supported by a caste certificate issued by the state government
Email ID and Mobile Number Mention a valid mobile number and email address
Permanent Address Fill in your permanent address, supported by an address proof
Identification Marks Mention any identification mark
Subject Enter the details of optional and compulsory subjects
Signature The signature of parents as well as the candidates shall be mentioned in the form
Photograph A recent passport-size photograph shall be pasted on the form. The date of birth and name of candidates shall be mentioned on the photograph

CHSE Odisha Registration 2024: Important Guidelines

The Odisha Board registration process is completely offline. The form must be submitted to the concerned school before the due date.

  • All details must be filled in carefully as the same will appear on the Odisha CHSE admit card.
  • No corrections are allowed in the application form after submission.
  • Avoid overwriting, as the board may reject the application.
  • Enter the choice of subjects carefully, as changes will not be allowed under any circumstances. You will appear only for these subjects in the final exams.
  • The details in the application form must match the initial registration card issued in class 11.
  • Contact the school authorities if you cannot get the admit card even after successful submission of the registration form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What are CHSE Odisha Registration 2024 dates?

Ans. CHSE Odisha registration process was conducted from November 10 to November 25, 2023, for regular candidates and from September 15 to 30, 2023, for ex-regular candidates.

Ques. What is the registration fee for quasi-regular candidates?

Ans. Candidates appearing under quasi-regular candidature shall submit Rs. 405 in their respective schools.

Ques. Can I apply for Odisha plus two exams if I failed in the pre-board exam?

Ans. Candidates must pass the pre-board exam conducted by the school to appear for Odisha CHSE Exams 2024. The final decision of approving the candidature lies with the school authorities.

Ques. What to do if I entered incorrect details in the registration form?

Ans. No corrections are allowed in the application form after submission. The board may reject the application if there is overwriting.

CHSE Odisha Registration 2024 Dates

The CHSE Odisha registration process was conducted from November 10 to November 25, 2023, for regular candidates. For ex-regular candidates, the registration window was from September 15 to 30, 2023.

Registration Fee for Quasi-Regular Candidates

Candidates appearing under quasi-regular candidature shall submit Rs. 405 in their respective schools. This fee is paid at the school, not online.

Can I Apply If I Failed the Pre-Board Exam?

Candidates must pass the pre-board exam conducted by the school to appear for Odisha CHSE Exams 2024. The final decision of approving the candidature lies with the school authorities.

Corrections in the Registration Form

No changes or corrections are allowed in the registration form for any candidates. If you have entered incorrect information, you must contact the school authorities.

The school may take the required steps. However, neither the school authorities nor the board is bound to entertain such issues.

Late Submission of Registration Form

Odisha CHSE registration form shall be submitted within the due date. After the due date, a late fine of 50.00 INR will be imposed.

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CHSE Odisha Class 12 Exam Pattern 2023

The CHSE Odisha Class 12 exam pattern for 2023 is based on the CHSE Odisha Syllabus 2023. The board has released an updated weightage system for the final results.

As per the new pattern, 80% weightage will be based on performance in the final board exams. The remaining 20% weightage will be based on performance in internal assessments.

  • An assessment will be made considering 100% weightage on the final exam.
  • Between the 80-20 weightage and the 100% weightage, the higher one will be considered.
  • The final result will be prepared by choosing the weightage system that gives the higher score.

CHSE Odisha Highlights 2023

The key details of the CHSE Odisha Exam Pattern 2023 are given below.

Particulars Details
Name of the Exam Odisha Board Class 10 and 12 Examination
Conducting Body Board of Secondary Examination (BSE) and Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE)
Date of Examination March 18 – April 12, 2023
Exam Result Date June 2023 (Tentative)
Official Website www.chseodisha.nic.in

Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The Odisha board class 12 exam pattern has changed this year. The syllabus has been reduced by 30% in line with the syllabus of CBSE and NTA.

Due to this reduction, the per-question weightage and topic-wise marks have been changed. Chapters that are part of national-level competitive exams like NEET and JEE have been retained in the syllabus.

  • The time duration for most exams ranges from 2.5 to 3 hours.
  • For subjects with practicals, the total marks are 100. Out of these, 70 marks are for the theory paper and 30 marks are for the practical exam.
  • For subjects without practicals, the total marks are 100.
Name of the Subject Number of Marks Time Duration
Languages: English, Odia, Hindi, Sanskrit, MIL Odia
Arts Stream: History, Political Science, Mathematics, Economics, Education 100 Marks 3 Hours
Science Stream: Mathematics, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology 70 Marks 3 Hours
Commerce Stream: Business, Mathematics, and Statistics, Accounting, Computer Applications, Business Studies, and MGMT 100 Marks 3 Hours

Agricultural and Engineering Scheme of Studies

The scheme of studies for agricultural and engineering courses is divided into three parts.

A. Common Compulsory Subjects

  1. English
  2. MIL (Alternative English / Bengali / Hindi / Odia / Sanskrit / Telugu / Urdu)
  3. Environment Education, Basic Computer Education, Yoga

B. Basic Foundation Course (BFC)

  1. Biology
  2. Chemistry
  3. Mathematics
  4. Physics

C. Trade Subjects

Agriculture Area:

  1. Crop production
  2. Dairying
  3. Horticulture
  4. Inland Fisheries
  5. Poultry Farming
  6. Repair and Maintenance Power Driven Farm Machinery (PDFM)
  7. Sericulture
  8. Para Medical Health Care (PHC) and Medical Laboratory Techniques (MLT)
  9. Microbiology and Serology

Engineering Area:

  1. Audio Video Technique (AVT)
  2. Building Maintenance (BM)
  3. Computer Technique
  4. Repair & Maintenance of Electrical Domestic Appliances (EDA)

CHSE Odisha (First Year) Exam Pattern 2023

The first-year exam pattern includes marks for theory and practical papers for each subject.

Subject Paper Type Marks (Theory) Marks (Practical)
English Objective 50 50
MIL - 50 50
Basic Foundation Courses (BFC) 100 (Each subject) 70 30
Trade Paper 200 (Each trade paper) 70 30

CHSE Odisha (Second Year) Exam Pattern 2023

The second-year exam pattern follows the same structure as the first year. Students should check the official CHSE Odisha website for the complete subject-wise breakdown.

CHSE Odisha Scheme of Studies for Commerce

The Commerce stream under CHSE Odisha has a fixed set of subjects. The scheme is divided into compulsory subjects, a Basic Foundation Course, and trade papers.

Common Compulsory Subjects

Every student in the Commerce stream must study these five subjects.

  1. English
  2. MIL (Alternative English / Bengali / Hindi / Odia / Sanskrit / Telugu / Urdu)
  3. Environment Education
  4. Basic Computer Education
  5. Yoga

Basic Foundation Course (BFC)

The BFC consists of four subjects. Each subject carries 100 marks.

  1. Accountancy
  2. Business Studies
  3. Management
  4. Economics

Business and Commerce Area

Students choose trade papers from the Business and Commerce area. Each trade paper is of 100 marks.

  1. Accounting and Auditing
  2. Insurance
  3. Office Management
  4. Tax Assistance

Marking Scheme for Commerce

The marking scheme for Commerce subjects is given below. Theory and practical marks differ by subject.

Subject Paper Type Marks (Theory) Marks (Practical)
English Objective 50 50
MIL - 50 50
Basic Foundation Courses (BFC) 300 (100 Each subject) 70 30
Trade Paper 200 (100 Each trade paper) 70 30

CHSE Odisha Scheme of Studies for Humanities and Other Streams

The scheme for Humanities, Home Science, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts has its own subject list. It includes compulsory subjects, a BFC, and trade subjects.

Common Compulsory Subjects

These five subjects are compulsory for all students in these streams.

  1. English
  2. MIL (Alternative English / Bengali / Hindi / Odia / Sanskrit / Telugu / Urdu)
  3. Environment Education
  4. Basic Computer Education
  5. Yoga

Basic Foundation Course (BFC)

The BFC for these streams has three subjects. Each subject carries 100 marks.

  1. Economics
  2. History
  3. Political Science

Trade Subjects

Trade subjects are offered under Humanities, Home Science, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts.

Humanities:

  1. Textile Designing
  2. Tourism and Travel Management

Home Science:

  1. Creche and Pre-School Management
  2. Catering and Restaurant Management

Visual Art:

  1. Painting
  2. Graphic Art
  3. Applied Art
  4. Modeling and Sculpture
  5. Traditional Art and Craft

Performing Arts:

  1. Chhau Dance
  2. Dram
  3. Flute / Violin / Setar (FLUIS)
  4. Hindustani Vocal
  5. Odissi Vocal
  6. Odissi Dance
  7. Odissi Pakhawaj (Mardal)

CHSE Odisha Marking Scheme 2023

The marking scheme for the 2023 exam is the same for the relevant streams. Theory and practical marks are split as shown below.

Subject Paper Type Marks (Theory) Marks (Practical)
English Objective 50 50
MIL - 50 50
Basic Foundation Courses (BFC) 300 (100 Each subject) 70 30
Trade Paper 200 (100 Each trade paper) 70 30

Compulsory Subjects for CHSE Odisha

The compulsory subjects are common across streams. The MIL options include several languages.

  1. English
  2. M.I.L. (Oriya / Telugu / Bengali / Urdu & Persian / Hindi / Sanskrit / Alternative English)
  3. Environmental Education
  4. Yoga
  5. Basic Computer Education

CHSE Odisha Preparation Tips

Preparation tips for CHSE Odisha students are given below.

Preparation Tips for CHSE Odisha Class 12 Exam

Preparation for the CHSE Odisha Class 12 exam requires a clear plan and consistent effort. The tips below cover how to study, revise, and manage time effectively.

Understand Concepts, Don't Memorise Blindly

If you face trouble understanding a concept, ask professors, friends, or parents for support. Avoid memorising anything without understanding it first.

Focus on the basic concepts first, then recall the details afterwards. Practise writing your own responses so you do not depend on memorised answers.

Create a Study Plan

Make a learning plan and try to stick to it as much as possible. A fixed time frame helps you cover all subjects and maintain a balance between them.

Give more time to chapters that demand extra attention. Study subject-wise so that you can review all chapters of each subject before the examination.

Use Prescribed Books and Sample Papers

Complete the syllabus of all subjects and concentrate mostly on the books prescribed. Study sample papers from previous years to recognise patterns and identify vulnerable areas.

Sample papers also help you manage time during the actual exam.

Find the Right Study Environment

Everyone has a comfort zone of their own. Find a study room and a routine study time that works for you.

Your study room should be relaxed, comfortable, and free from distractions.

Study Every Day

Make regular study a habit. Daily learning helps you understand things easily and avoids last-minute cramming and anxiety.

One or two hours at night may be enough at the beginning of the session. As exams approach, increase your preparation time each day.

Discover Your Learning Style

Each learner has their own method of learning. Acoustic learners learn by hearing, while visual learners learn by seeing.

Know your preferred style and use it to study more effectively.

Revise and Check Regularly

Go back and revise what you have learnt at least once a week. Frequent revision helps you understand concepts and remember material when you need it most.

Keep a separate list of critical formulas and revise them regularly. Organising them in one place helps you recollect them easily.

Check everything you have learnt twice a week to remember all important topics.

Ask for Help

Do not hesitate to ask for help if you are stuck with something. Discuss concepts you do not understand with your teachers.

You can also take your parents' support or engage in group study methods with your friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new changes in the Odisha Board Exam Pattern?

The major changes are the increase in per-question marks and topic-wise weightage. As the syllabus is less, the marks allotted to a topic will increase to compensate for the omitted topics.

Is there any change in the marking scheme?

There are no changes in the marking scheme. The full marks for every paper is 100, and the overall marks is 500 for Class 10 and 600 for Class 12.

The marks allotted for practical and theory exams will also remain as usual.

When will the board conduct the exam for 2023?

CHSE Odisha 2023 exam will be conducted from March 18 to April 12, 2023.

Can I appear as a private candidate in Odisha Board CHSE 2023?

Students can fill and submit the application form as a private candidate. It is necessary to apply through any of the schools affiliated to the Odisha state board.

What is the minimum mark required to pass the Class 12 exam?

The minimum marks required in the Odisha board Class 12 examination is 30% in a subject as well as 33% aggregate.

Odisha Board Higher Secondary Examination: Key Details

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) Odisha conducts the Class 12 or Higher Secondary Examination. This exam is a major step for students in Odisha.

Exam Pattern Changes

The board has introduced changes to the exam pattern for the Higher Secondary Examination. These changes include an increase in per-question marks and topic-wise weightage.

Because the syllabus is reduced, the marks allotted to a topic will increase. This is done to compensate for the topics that have been omitted.

Marking Scheme

There are no changes in the marking scheme for the exam. The full marks for every paper is 100.

The overall marks for the Class 12 exam is 600. The marks allotted for practical and theory exams will also remain as usual.

Exam Dates

The CHSE Odisha 2023 exam was conducted from March 18 to April 12, 2023. Students should check the official website for the current year's schedule.

Private Candidate Application

Students can fill and submit the application form as a private candidate. However, it is necessary to apply through any of the schools affiliated with the Odisha state board.

Passing Marks

The minimum marks required to pass the Odisha board Class 12 examination is 30% in a subject. Students must also secure a 33% aggregate to pass the overall exam.

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CHSE Odisha Syllabus 2022-23

The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (CHSE) has released the syllabus for the 2022-23 session for Science, Arts, and Commerce streams. It is available on the official website, chseodisha.nic.in. The syllabus follows the CBSE pattern for all classes up to Class 12.

Chapters essential for national-level competitive examinations are retained in the syllabus. The Odisha Class 12 board exam for 2022 was conducted from April 28 to May 31, 2022.

The CHSE Odisha will declare the Odisha Board 12th result in July 2022 for all streams.

CHSE Odisha Highlights 2022-23

Key details about the CHSE Odisha examination are listed below.

Particular Detail
Name of Board Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (CHSE)
Name of Examination CBSE Class 12th Board Examination
Mode of Examination Offline
Established Year 1982
Official Website chseodisha.nic.in/

Class 12 Subjects

There are 5 compulsory subjects in Class 12 along with 2 optional subjects. The elective subject can be any language paper among Urdu, Hindi, Sanskrit, Odia, Farsi, and Telugu.

Students can select mainstream subjects like Economics, Mathematics, Biology, and others depending on their stream.

Compulsory Subject Elective Subject (Science) Elective Subject (Arts)
English Physics History
M.I.L. (Oriya / Telugu / Bengali / Urdu & Persian / Hindi / Sanskrit / Alternative English) Chemistry Political Science
Environmental Education Mathematics/Biology/Geology Economics/IRPM
Yoga Electronics/Statistics/Geography/Computer Science/Information Technology/Biotechnology/Economics/Sanskrit Mathematics/Home Science
Basic Computer Education Logi/Geography
Education/Psychology/Indian Music
Odia/Sanskrit/Persian/Hindi/Urdu/Bengali/Telugu
Anthropology/Sociology/Statistics
Information Technology

CHSE Odisha English Syllabus 2022-23

English is a common subject for all streams. The English syllabus has a total of 5 units. The other sections for the CHSE Odisha exam are writing and grammar.

Units Topics
Prose My Greatest Olympic Prize, On Examinations, The Portrait of a Lady
Poetry Daffodils, The Ballad of Father Gilligan, A Psalm of Life
Non-detailed study The Doctor's Word, Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish, The Mystery of the Missing Cap
Writing Skills Interpreting Graph, Charts, Tables and Diagrams, Reporting Events and Business Matters, Extended Writing
Grammar The Passive, Direct and Reported Speech, Interrogatives, Phrasal Verbs

Prescribed Books for Odisha CHSE English

Book Publisher
Invitation to English- 1, 2, 3, 4 Odisha State Bureau of Text Book Preparation and Production

CHSE Odisha Chemistry Syllabus 2022-23

Chemistry is one of the lengthiest papers in the Class 12 syllabus.

Chemistry Syllabus for CHSE Odisha Class 12

The Chemistry syllabus for the Odisha Board Class 12 exam is divided into 15 chapters. The table below lists the chapters and the main topics covered in each.

Chapters Topics
Solid State Classification of solids based on different binding forces – Amorphous and crystalline solids, Unit cell in two dimensional and three-dimensional lattices, calculation of density of unit cell, Packing in solids, packing efficiency, voids, number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic unit cell. Point defects, electrical and magnetic properties. Band theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors and insulators and n & p-type semiconductors.
Solutions Types of solutions, expression of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids, the solubility of gases in liquids solid solutions, colligative properties. Relative lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult’s law, the elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, abnormal molar mass, van’t Hoff factor.
Electrochemistry Redox reactions, electrolytes and non-electrolyte conductor, conductance in electrolytic solutions, Specific and molar conductivity, the variation of conductivity with concentration, Kohlrausch’s Law, electrolytics and laws of electrolysis. Dry cell electrolytic cells and Galvanic cells, lead accumulator, EMF of a cell, standard electrode potential, Nernst equation and its application to chemical cells, The relation between Gibbs free energy change and emf of a cell, fuel cells, corrosion.
Chemical Kinetics Rate of a reaction, factors affecting the rate of reaction, Order and molecularity of a reaction, rate law and specific rate constant, integrated rate equations and half-life, Concept of collision theory. Activation energy, Arrhenius equation.
Surface Chemistry Adsorption - physisorption and chemisorption, factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids, catalysts. homogenous and heterogenous activity and selectivity. True solutions, colloids and suspensions. properties of colloids; Tyndall effect, Brownian movement, electrophoresis, coagulation. Emulsion- types of emulsions.
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements Principles and methods of extraction. concentration, oxidation, reduction. electrolytic method and refining, zone refining, occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminium, copper, zinc and iron.
p - Block Elements Group 15, Group 17 and Group 18 Elements- General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, properties, classification, preparation of different compounds and their use.
d and f Block Elements General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics of transition metals, General trends in properties of the first-row transition metals - metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, alloy formation, preparation and properties of K2CrO7 and KMnO.
Coordination Compounds Coordination compounds - Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties and shapes. IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds. Bonding, Werner’s theory. VBT and CFT- structure and stereoisomerism. Importance of coordination compounds.
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Pptical rotation. Haloarenes- Nature of C - X bond, substitution reactions. Uses and environmental effects of dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT, BHC. Haloalkanes- Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of substitution.
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Alcohols- Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, mechanism of dehydration, uses with special reference to methanol and ethanol. Phenols- Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, acidic nature of phenol, electrophilic substitution reactions, uses of phenols. Ethers- Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties’ use.
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of nucleophilic addition, the reactivity of alpha hydrogen in aldehydes uses, uses of carboxylic acids.
Organic compounds containing Nitrogen Nomenclature classification, structure, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, Uses, identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Diazonium salt.
Polymers Classification- polymerization, co-polymerization, some important polymers- polythene, nylon, polyester, bakelite, rubber. Biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers.
Chemistry in Everyday life Chemical in Medicines- Analgesics, tranquillizers antiseptics, disinfectants, antimicrobials, antifertility, drugs, antibiotics, antacids, antihistamines. Che

Odisha Board Higher Secondary Examination: Chemistry Syllabus Overview

The Odisha Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) conducts the Higher Secondary Examination for Class 12 students. Chemistry is a core subject in the Science stream, and its syllabus is divided into two parts: Theory and Practical.

Chemistry Theory Syllabus

The theory paper covers a wide range of topics, from physical chemistry to organic chemistry. The detailed syllabus is structured to build a strong foundation in chemical principles and their applications.

Unit-wise Breakdown of Theory Syllabus

The syllabus is organised into clear units for systematic study. Each unit focuses on specific concepts and reactions.

  • Solutions: Types of solutions, expression of concentration, solubility, Raoult's law, colligative properties, and abnormal molar masses.
  • Electrochemistry: Redox reactions, conductance, Kohlrausch's law, electrolysis, batteries, and corrosion.
  • Chemical Kinetics: Rate of reaction, factors affecting rate, order and molecularity, integrated rate equations, and Arrhenius equation.
  • Surface Chemistry: Adsorption, catalysis, colloids, and emulsions.
  • General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements: Principles of metallurgy, refining methods, and extraction of specific metals.
  • p-Block Elements: Group 15, 16, 17, and 18 elements, their properties, and compounds.
  • d and f Block Elements: Electronic configuration, properties, and important compounds of transition and inner transition elements.
  • Coordination Compounds: Werner's theory, nomenclature, bonding, isomerism, and applications.
  • Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Classification, nomenclature, preparation, properties, and reactions.
  • Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Classification, preparation, properties, and reactions of these compounds.
  • Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Preparation, properties, and reactions of carbonyl compounds and acids.
  • Amines: Classification, preparation, properties, and reactions of amines and diazonium salts.
  • Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and nucleic acids.
  • Polymers: Classification, types of polymerisation, and important polymers.
  • Chemistry in Everyday Life: Drugs, chemicals in food, and cleansing agents.

Key Topics in Chemistry in Everyday Life

This unit connects chemistry to daily life applications. It covers the role of chemicals in medicine, food, and cleaning.

  • Drugs: Classification, drug-target interaction, and types of drugs like antacids, antihistamines, and antibiotics.
  • Chemicals in Food: Preservatives, artificial sweetening agents, and elementary ideas about antioxidants.
  • Cleansing Agents: Soaps and detergents, and their cleansing action.

Prescribed Books for Odisha CHSE Chemistry

The board prescribes standard textbooks for the Chemistry syllabus. Students are expected to study from these books for the examination.

The prescribed books cover all the topics mentioned in the syllabus in detail. Students should refer to these books for comprehensive preparation.

CHSE Odisha Physics Syllabus 2022-23

The CHSE Odisha Physics syllabus for Class 12 covers 13 chapters. The topics range from electrostatics to communication systems.

Chapters Topics
Electric charges and fields Electric charge and its quantization, conservation of charge, Coulomb's law, force between two point charges, superposition principle, etc.
Electrostatic potential and capacitance Electric potential, potential difference, potential due to a dipole, potential due to a system of charges, equipotential surfaces, electrical potential energy, conductors, insulators, free charges and bound charges inside a conductor, capacitors and capacitance, combination of capacitors in series and parallel, energy stored in a capacitor, etc.
Current Electricity Electric current, drift velocity, Ohm's law, electrical resistance, conductance, resistivity, conductivity, effect of temperature on resistance, electrical energy and power, carbon resistors, colour code of carbon resistor, EMF and potential difference, internal resistance of a cell, combination of cells in series and parallel, Kirchhoff's law, potentiometer-principle and its application, EMF of two cells, etc.
Magnetic effect of Current and magnetism Moving charges and magnetism, concept of the magnetic field, Oersted's experiment, Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law and its application, straight and toroidal solenoid, cyclotron, force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field, force between two parallel current-carrying conductors, torque experienced by a current loop, moving coil galvanometer, conversion of galvanometer into ammeter and voltmeter.
Magnetism and matter Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment, magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron, magnetic field intensity due to a magnetic dipole, torque on a magnetic dipole, bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid, magnetic field lines, etc.
Electromagnetic induction and Alternating current Electromagnetic induction: Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction, induced EMF and current, Lenz's Law, eddy currents, self and mutual induction. Alternating current: alternating currents, peak and RMS value of alternating current, LC oscillation, LCR series circuit, resonance, power in AC circuits, wattless current, A.C. generator and transformer, etc.
Electromagnetic waves Basic idea of displacement current, characteristics of electromagnetic waves, their transverse nature, electromagnetic spectrum and their uses.
Optics Ray optics and optical instruments: reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror formula, lateral and longitudinal magnification, total internal reflection and its applications, optical fibre, refraction at spherical surfaces, lens formula, lens maker's formula, magnification, power of lenses, two thin lenses in contact, etc. Scattering of light: the blue colour of the sky and reddish appearance of the sun at sunset and sunrise. Optical instruments: microscopes and telescopes.
Wave Optics Wavefront, Huygen's principle, reflection and refraction of plane waves, proof of laws of reflection and refraction using Huygen's principle, interference, Young's double-slit experiment, resolving power of microscope and astronomical telescope, polarization, Brewster's law, uses of plane-polarized light and polaroids, etc.
Dual nature of Radiation and matter Dual nature of radiation, photoelectric effect, Hertz and Lenard's observations, Einstein's photoelectric equation, matter waves, de-Broglie relation, Davisson-Germer experiment, etc.
Atoms and Nuclei Atoms: Rutherford's model of an atom, Bohr model, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum. Nuclei: atomic nucleus, nature of nuclear force, binding energy per nucleon, nuclear fission, fusion, radioactivity, alpha, beta and gamma particles, radioactive decay law, half-life and decay constant.
Semiconductor electronics Energy bands in conductors, semiconductors and insulators, p-type and n-type semiconductors, semiconductor diode, V-I characteristics, diode, etc. Special purpose p-n junction diodes, Zener diode as a voltage regulator, etc. Junction transistor, transistor action, logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND, and NOR), basic idea of analogue and digital signals, etc.
Communication System Elements of a communication system, bandwidth of signals, bandwidth of transmission medium, propagation of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere, sky and space wave propagation, satellite communication, modulation, basic idea about the internet, mobile telephony and GPS.

Prescribed Books for Odisha CHSE Physics

Two books are prescribed for CHSE Odisha Physics. One is published by NCERT and the other by the Odisha State Bureau of Text Book Preparation and Production.

Book Publisher
Physics - Part 1 and Part 2 NCERT
Bureau's Higher Secondary Physics Vol-2 Odisha State Bureau of Text Book Preparation and Production

CHSE Odisha Biology Syllabus 2022-23

Biology in Class 12 is divided into two parts: botany and zoology. The syllabus for Odisha Board Class 12 Biology is mentioned below.

CHSE Odisha Chemistry Syllabus 2022-23

Odisha CHSE has prescribed Bureau's Higher Secondary (+2) Chemistry, Vol-I & II for Class 12.

CHSE Odisha Biology Syllabus 2022-23

The Biology syllabus for the CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary Examination is divided into five main chapters. Each chapter covers specific topics related to the living world.

Chapter-wise Topics

Chapters Topics
Reproduction Reproduction in organisms. Reproduction, Modes of reproduction Sexual reproduction in flowering plants Flower structure, Development of male and female gametophytes, Pollination-types, Double fertilization, Development of endosperm and embryo, Development of seed and formation of fruit, Significance of seed and fruit formation etc. Human Reproduction Male and female reproductive systems, Gametogenesis, Menstrual cycle, Fertilisation, embryo development, Pregnancy and placenta formation etc. Reproductive health Need for reproductive health and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, Birth control, Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies etc.
Genetics and Evolution Heredity and Variation Mendelian Inheritance, Pleiotropy, Elementary idea of polygenic inheritance, Chromosome theory of inheritance, linkage and crossing over etc. Sex determination In humans, birds, honey bee, Sex-linked inheritance, Mendelian disorders in humans, Thalassemia, Chromosomal disorders in humans. Molecular Basis of Inheritance Structure of DNA and RNA, DNA packaging; DNA replication, Gene expression and regulation- Lac Operon, human genome project; DNA fingerprinting. Evolution Origin of life, Darwinism, Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution, Mechanism of evolution, Natural Selection with examples, types of natural selection, Hardy-Weinberg’s principle, Adaptive Radiation; Human evolution etc
Biology and Human Welfare Health and Disease- Pathogens; parasites causing human diseases, Basic concepts of immunology- vaccines; Cancer, HIV and AIDS, Adolescence, drug and alcohol abuse. Improvement in food production Microbes in human welfare- In household food processing, industrial production, sewage treatment, energy generation and as biocontrol agents and biofertilizers.
Biotechnology and its Applications Principles and process of Biotechnology Genetic engineering (Recombinant DNA technology) Application of Biotechnology in health and agriculture Human insulin and vaccine production, gene therapy, Genetically modified organisms- Bt crops, Transgenic Animals, Biosafety issues- Biopiracy and patents.
Ecology and environment Organisms and environment- Habitat and niche, Population and ecological adaptations, interactions-mutualism, competition, predation, parasitism, Population attributes etc. Biodiversity and its conservation - Concept of Biodiversity, Importance of Biodiversity. conservation; Hotspots, endangered organisms, extinction, Red Data Book. Biosphere reserves, National parks and Sanctuaries

CHSE Odisha Mathematics Syllabus 2022-23

The Mathematics syllabus for the CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary Examination is provided separately. It details the topics and chapters for the academic year 2022-23.

CHSE Odisha Class 12 Mathematics Syllabus 2022-23

The Mathematics syllabus for CHSE Odisha Class 12 is divided into five main units. These units cover topics from algebra and calculus to vectors and three-dimensional geometry.

The detailed topics under each unit are listed below.

Relations and Functions

  • Relations and Functions: reflexive, symmetric, transitive and equivalence relations, composite functions, the inverse of a function. Binary operations etc.
  • Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Definition, range, domain, Graphs of inverse trigonometric functions. Elementary properties of inverse trigonometric functions etc.
  • Linear Programming: Introduction, different types of linear programming (L.P.) problems, graphical method of solution for problems in two variables, feasible and infeasible regions, feasible and infeasible solutions, optimal feasible solutions, etc.

Algebra

  • Matrices: Concept, notation, order, equality, types of matrices, operations on matrices, Addition and multiplication and multiplication with a scalar, Non-commutativity of multiplication of matrices, the concept of elementary row and column operations, Invertible matrices and proof of the uniqueness of inverse.
  • Determinants: The determinant of a square matrix, properties of determinants, applications of determinants in finding the area of a triangle, Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, solving systems of linear equations in two or three variables etc.
  • Probability: Conditional probability, multiplication theorem on probability, total probability, Baye’s theorem, Random variable, mean and variance of a random variable, Bernoulli trials and Binomial distribution.

Differential Calculus

  • Continuity and Differentiability: the derivative of composite functions, derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions, derivative of implicit functions, Concept of exponential and logarithmic functions. the derivative of functions expressed in parametric forms. Second-order derivatives etc.
  • Applications of Derivatives: Rate of change of bodies, increasing and decreasing functions, tangents and normals, maxima and minima, use of derivatives in approximation.

Integral Calculus

  • Integrals: Integration as an inverse process of differentiation, Integration by substitution, by partial fractions and by parts, Evaluation of simple integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
  • Applications of the Integrals: Applications in finding the area under simple curves, Area between curves.
  • Differential Equations: Definition, order and degree, Formation of differential equation whose general solution is given, solutions of homogeneous differential equations of the first order and first degree etc.

Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry

  • Vectors: Vectors and scalars, Types of vectors, multiplication of a vector by a scalar, position vector of a point dividing a line segment in a given ratio, products of vectors.
  • Three-dimensional Geometry: Direction cosines and direction ratios of a line joining two points, Cartesian equation and vector equation of a line, types of lines, the shortest distance between two lines, Cartesian and vector equation of a plane, Angle between three-dimensional elements, etc.

CHSE Odisha Environmental Science Syllabus 2022-23

Environmental Science is one of the optional subjects in class 12. The syllabus is not much lengthy and has become more compact after the revision of syllabus.

The important chapters like greenhouse gases, layers of atmosphere, natural resources, sustainable development etc has been retained. For 2020-21 exams there are six chapters-environment, natural resources, environmental pollution, environment management, environment laws and road safety. All these chapters are important at this level as well as in the higher classes.

Environment: Components

  • Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Biosphere
  • A human being as a rational social partner in environmental action
  • Impact of human activities on the environment
  • Environmental Problems of urban and rural areas
  • Stress on civic amenities: supply of water, electricity, transport and health services

Natural Resources

  • Land, water, forest as primary natural resources
  • Freshwater and Marine resources
  • Natural resources of Orissa
  • Concept of Biodiversity and its conservation
  • Renewable and non-renewable resources
  • Conventional and non-conventional energy

Environmental Pollution

  • Types of pollution and pollutants
  • Causes, effects and control of air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution and noise pollution
  • Greenhouse effect, Global Warming, Eutrophication, Ozone layer depletion.

Environmental Management

  • Scope of Environmental Management
  • Management of solid, liquid and gaseous wastes
  • Resource Management
  • Disaster Management (flood, cyclone and earthquake)
  • Concept of sustainable development
  • Management of agricultural produce.

Environmental Laws

  • Constitutional Provisions.
  • Major provisions of Environmental Laws and Pollution Control Laws with particular reference to the Water Act, 1974, the Air Act, 1981, the E(P) Act 1986, CPCB and SPCB

Road Safety

  • Concept & Need
  • Traffic signs
  • What to do and what not to do while on the road
  • Safety guidelines, offence and penalties.
  • Traffic Management: RTO, MVI, Police/Traffic Police
  • Traffic Awareness, etc

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What is the minimum passing marks in the Odisha Board class 12 exam?

Ans: Students have to score a minimum of 30 marks in each subject to pass for the specific subjects. The aggregate marks in the board exam should be at least 33%. 

Ques: What are the new changes in the Odisha Board Syllabus?

Ans: CHSE Board is yet to release the syllabus for Class 12. Students can download the syllabus, once released, from the official website of the board.

Ques. When will the board conduct the class 12 exam 2023?

Ans: The board exams are likely to be conducted in the month of May 2023. The dates are not announced as of now.

Ques. Is there any change in the full marks of a subject in class 12?

Ans: There will be no change in the marking scheme for any subject. All the subjects will carry 100 marks including practical and written exam.

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Odisha CHSE Pass Marks and Supplementary Exam 2025

To pass the Odisha CHSE exam, a candidate must score a minimum of 33% marks in any subject. Failing to achieve this means the candidate will need to appear for the Odisha CHSE Supplementary Exams 2025.

The supplementary exams are likely to be held in July 2025. Candidates who do not meet the pass criteria in any subject must take these exams.

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Odisha CHSE Result 2026 Expected Date

The Odisha CHSE 2026 results will likely be declared by the end of May 2026. The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) Odisha usually takes 45-50 days to publish the +2 results after the exams end.

  • Last year, the CHSE Odisha +2 results were released on 21 May 2025 at 5:00 PM for Science, Commerce, and Arts/Humanities streams.
  • The Odisha Class 12 Board 2025 exams were held between February 18 and March 27, 2025.
  • Nearly 3.9 lakh students appeared in the Odisha Class 12 Board 2025 exams.
  • The overall passing percentage in the CHSE Odisha result 2025, including both boys and girls, was 82.77%.

Odisha CHSE 2026 Exam Schedule

The CHSE 12th Board exams for session 2025-2026 will begin on 18 February 2026. The exams will conclude on 25 March 2026.

Official Result Websites

Students can view their Odisha Plus Two results 2026 through the official CHSE website. The official links for checking the Odisha Class 12th results are listed below.

  • chseodisha.nic.in
  • orissaresults.nic.in

Key Summary of Odisha CHSE Result 2026

The Odisha CHSE 2026 result is a detailed progress report of Class 12 students. It includes the candidate's name, roll number, registration number, and subject-wise marks secured.

  • Students can check Odisha Plus Two results 2026 name-wise through third-party websites.
  • To view the total marks obtained, students need to enter their registration and roll numbers.
  • The provisional marksheets can be downloaded through chseodisha.nic.in or orissaresults.nic.in.
  • Students failing to secure passing marks in one or more subjects can appear for the CHSE compartment exams.
  • Last year, the CHSE supplementary exam was held on 27 May 2025, and results were out on 18 July 2025.

Odisha CHSE 2026 Result Download Link

The direct download link for the Odisha CHSE Result 2026 will be made available soon. Students should keep checking the official website for updates.

Related Resources

Students preparing for the Odisha CHSE 2026 exams can also check the following resources.

  • Odisha CHSE 2026 Exam Pattern
  • Odisha CHSE Syllabus 2026

Odisha CHSE +2 Result 2026: Release Date and Key Dates

The exact date and time for the Odisha CHSE (+2) results 2026 will be confirmed after a Board members' meeting. This meeting is usually held one day before the results are published.

Candidates can view their provisional marksheet online once the CHSE Odisha +2 results 2026 are declared.

Event Date
Admit Card Release December 19, 2025 (Released)
Exam Dates February 18 - March 25, 2026
CHSE Odisha Result Date 2026 By the end of May (TBD)
Supplementary Exam/Result 2026 TBD
Re-evaluated Result 2026 TBD

Odisha CHSE 2026 Result FAQs

What is the highest percentage in CHSE 2025?

Over 3.9 lakh students took the Odisha CHSE 2025 exam. The authorities did not release an official merit list.

The science stream had the highest pass percentage at 87.50%. The vocational stream recorded the lowest at 60.57%. Commerce and Arts streams had pass percentages of 83.20% and 80.51%, respectively.

Which two CHSE exams have been rescheduled in March?

All mother tongue papers except Odia, earlier scheduled for March 11, 2026, are now rescheduled for March 23, 2026. Papers previously scheduled for March 21 have been moved to March 25, 2026.

What are the Odisha CHSE 2026 pass marks?

Candidates need a minimum of 30% in each theory (70/80 marks) and practical (30 marks) paper. They also need a minimum of 33% marks in aggregate to pass.

  • 21 or 24 marks in a 70 or 80 mark theory paper, respectively.
  • 9 marks in a 30-mark practical paper.
  • Minimum of 12 marks in a 40-mark vocational paper.

How to Check Odisha CHSE 2026 Results Online

Follow these steps to check the 2026 results online:

  1. Visit the official websites chseodisha.nic.in and orissaresults.nic.in via a browser.
  2. Click on the "Odisha CHSE 2026 Result 2026" tab.
  3. Enter your login credentials, such as roll number, registration number, and date of birth.
  4. Click "submit" to view your marks.
  5. Download or keep a hard copy of the provisional marksheet for future reference.

Alternative Methods to Check Odisha CHSE 2026 Results

The official website may become unresponsive after results are declared due to heavy traffic. Students can wait or use alternative methods to check their results.

Check via SMS

Candidates can get their scores via SMS using these steps:

  • Open the messaging app.
  • Type "RESULT FOR12 roll number".
  • Send the text to 56263.
  • Note the subject-wise marks and qualifying status shown on the screen.

Check Name-wise

The official CHSE Odisha 2026 result will be available in PDF format. Name-wise results are available only through third-party websites.

  • Visit indiaresults.com and search for Odisha state-specific results.
  • Navigate to the 'Odisha CHSE Class 12th Results 2026' link on the result page.
  • Search for 'view results by name'.
  • A PDF with a list of names will open. Search for your full name as it appears on your admit card.
  • Check and download the CHSE Odisha Result 2026 name-wise.

Check via DigiLocker

Follow these steps to view and download Odisha CHSE results 2026 through DigiLocker:

  1. Open the DigiLocker app or website and log in using your Aadhaar number or registered phone number.
  2. Go to the "Browse Documents" or "Education" section.
  3. Select the board as "Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha".
  4. Choose between "Class XII marksheet" or "Passing Certificate".
  5. Enter your 6-digit numeric Roll number and select 2026 as the year of passing.
  6. Click on the 'Get Document' option to download the provisional marksheet in PDF format.

How to Check Odisha CHSE Results FAQs

Why is my 12th marksheet not showing in DigiLocker?

Only the appropriate Board or University can upload results on DigiLocker. If your result is missing, contact the Board and request them to upload it.

How to get the 6-digit access code for DigiLocker?

The source material does not provide an answer for this question.

Details Mentioned in Odisha CHSE 2026 Result

The Odisha CHSE 2026 result provides provisional details about the student and their performance.

  • Student information (student name, roll no., DOB, stream)
  • Subject-specific marks (theory and practical marks, total marks)
  • Percentage
  • Qualifying status (pass, fail, or compartmental)
  • Grading (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D, E1, E2)

How to Interpret the Odisha CHSE 2026 Results

Interpreting the 2026 results requires understanding the 9-point grading scale from A1 to E2. A minimum grade of D is required to pass the exam.

Grades Marks Range
A1 91-100 (Outstanding)
A2 81-90 (Excellent)
B1 71-80 (Very Good)
B2 61-70 (Good)
C1 51-60 (Above Average)
C2 41-50 (Average)
D 33-40 (Fair)
E1/E2 Marginal/Fail

Ques: What if my details are incorrect in the Odisha CHSE 2026 marksheet?

Any mistakes or discrepancies in the provisional marksheet must be reported to the school authorities immediately. The school will then take the matter before the CHSE board.

  • The student must keep their admit card and other documents ready in the meantime.
  • If the student believes there is a mistake in the marks awarded, they may apply for re-evaluation or re-totalling via the official website once the concerned portal opens.

Odisha CHSE Exam 2025: Revaluation

After the Odisha CHSE 2026 results are declared, some students may feel they deserve more marks or that there was an error in the correction of their papers. The Odisha board allows students to apply for revaluation of their answer sheets.

Some points should be kept in mind before applying for the Odisha CHSE 2026 revaluation process.

  • There is a specific time period to apply for revaluation. The Odisha CHSE board releases the application date for revaluation after the announcement of the plus two results.
  • As per last year, students had to submit a fee of INR 200 per subject paper for revaluation.
  • Theory and practical exams of a single subject are considered two separate papers when applying for rechecking or revaluation.

Note: Revaluation may result in a decrease, increase, or no change in the marks obtained in the exam.

Odisha CHSE Compartment Exams 2026

The CHSE board conducts the compartmental or supplementary exams for Class 12 usually during the May-June period. Last year, the exam was held on 27th May, 2025, and results were declared online on 18 July, 2025.

  • For session 2025-2026, the official notification will be released shortly after the declaration of CHSE results 2026.
  • This will help students who failed to secure passing marks or want to improve their marks in Odisha Plus Two Exams.

How to Check the Supplementary Exam Result

Students can check the Odisha CHSE Compartment exam result 2026 by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website chseodisha.nic.in
  • Open the "+2 Compartment/ Supplementary Exams 2026" under the "Notifications" tab.
  • Enter the unique 6-digit roll no to access the scores.
  • The Odisha CHSE supplementary exam results 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
  • Save and take printouts of the marksheet for future use.

Odisha CHSE 2025 Exam Statistics

A total of 3,82,729 students appeared for the 2025 exams with a pass percentage of 82.77%. Girls (87.24%) performed better than boys (77.88%).

Stream Science Commerce Arts Vocational
Candidates Appeared 113968 25108 243653 5572
Candidates Passed 99724 20892 196171 3375
Pass Percentage 87.50% 83.20% 80.51% 60.57%

Source: Odisha CHSE 2025 Results

FAQs

Ques: What is the Odisha CHSE 2026 exam date?

The official exam date for Odisha CHSE 2026 has not been mentioned in the source. The notification is expected after the declaration of the 2025 results.

Ans: The Odisha Plus Two exams for the session 2025-2026 will take place from February 18 to March 25, 2026, in offline mode. The full timetable, including subject-specific exam dates, can be accessed from the official CHSE website (Academic Calendar).

Ques: What was the success rate in the CHSE class XII 2025 exams?

Ans: The CHSE Odisha 2025 exams were taken by 3,82,729 students. Of all, only 3,16,787 students were able to secure the aggregate passing marks and were declared pass in CHSE Odisha 2025 results. The overall passing percentage was 82.77%.

Ques: What to do if I lose my Odisha CHSE 2026 Admit Card?

Ans: In case the admit card is misplaced, one must immediately bring it to the notice of school authorities; they can, in turn, download and provide another hard copy of the admit card from their records. Alternatively, one might even go for the official process involving lodging an FIR for loss/ theft, followed by an application to the board along with the appropriate fees.

Ques: How to check my 2026 CHSE scores if I lost my Roll Number? and/ or Registration Number.?

Ans: Students can't check their scores without entering their credentials, i.e., the roll and registration numbers. In case they have lost them, they should contact their respective schools to provide them with the login credentials.

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