Odisha Matric Exams Begin Tomorrow

Bhubaneswar: More than 5.12 lakh students across Odisha will appear for the Class X Matriculation examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) starting tomorrow.

According to official sources, a total of 5,12,437 students will sit for the examination at 3,029 centres across all 30 districts of the state. The exams will continue until March 6, 2025.

On the first day, students will write their First Language papers, which include Odia, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, and English.

The BSE has taken several measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the examinations. A total of 314 nodal centres have been set up for logistical support. AI-enabled CCTV cameras have been installed in all exam centres and nodal centres for strict monitoring.

To curb malpractice, the board has formed a four-tier squad system and established a control room at its headquarters to oversee real-time proceedings through live streaming. BSE officials will closely monitor the entire examination process from this control room.

In a bid to prevent question paper leaks, each paper will have a unique serial number to track any discrepancies. The question papers were dispatched on February 12 and reached the exam centres by February 19.

The evaluation process will begin on March 19, with designated nodal centres in each district to ensure a smooth process.

The Class X Matriculation exam is considered a crucial academic milestone for students, and the board has assured all necessary arrangements to conduct it in a fair and transparent manner.