BHUBANESWAR – The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) Odisha has released the Class 12th board examination schedule for 2026. Main theory exams will run from February 18 to March 21, 2026 . All examinations are scheduled to begin at 10 AM across the state.
The board will conduct exams for all academic streams including Science, Arts, Commerce, and Vocational. Students must adhere to the specified dates and guidelines issued by CHSE Odisha. This schedule provides clarity for students to plan their preparation effectively.
Practical Exam Schedule
CHSE Odisha has scheduled Class 12th practical examinations in two distinct slots. Slot 1 practicals will take place from December 22 to December 31, 2025 . Candidates unable to appear for Slot 1, due to unforeseen circumstances, can attend Slot 2 practicals. Slot 2 practicals are scheduled from January 10 to January 15, 2026 . Students must confirm their practical exam dates with their respective institutions.
General Instructions for Examinees
Students appearing for the Class 12th board exams must arrive at their designated exam centres at least 30 minutes before the examination begins. The entry gate to the examination hall will close 15 minutes prior to the official start time of 10 AM. All candidates must carry their official admit card for identification and verification purposes. Without a valid admit card, entry will be denied.
CHSE Odisha Class 12th Board Exam 2026: Full Schedule
The detailed subject-wise schedule for the CHSE Odisha Class 12th examinations 2026 is provided below:
| Date | Stream | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Science | MIL – (O) |
| February 19, 2026 | Vocational | BFC – History, BFC – Accountancy, BFC – Physics |
| February 20, 2026 | Arts, Commerce | MIL – (O) |
| February 21, 2026 | Science, Vocational | BFC – Political Science, BFC – Business Studies & Management (BSM), BFC – Chemistry |
| February 24, 2026 | Science | English – (E), Visual Art |
| February 25, 2026 | Arts, Science, Commerce | Tourism and Travel Management, Fashion Technology, Paramedical and Health Care, Office Management, Banking, Information Technology, Dairying, Horticulture, Electrical Domestic Appliances, MIL Odia, MIL Hindi, MIL Bengali, MIL Telugu, MIL Urdu, MIL Sanskrit, MIL Alternative English |
| February 26, 2026 | Arts, Commerce | English – (E) |
| February 28, 2026 | Science, Vocational | Physics, BFC – Mathematics (M) |
| March 2, 2026 | Arts, Science | Geography |
| March 5, 2026 | Arts, Commerce | History (HIS), Business Studies & Management (BSM) |
| March 6, 2026 | Science, Vocational | Chemistry (CHE), English (E) |
| March 7, 2026 | Arts, Science, Commerce | I.T. & I.TES, Multi Skilling – Food Processing, Tourism & Hospitality, Agriculture, Plumber, Automotive, Electronics & Hardware, Retail, Construction, Beauty & Wellness |
| March 9, 2026 | Arts, Commerce | Political Science, Business Mathematics & Statistics |
| March 10, 2026 | Science, Vocational | Biology (Section-A) Botany, Biology (Section-B) Zoology, All Vocational Stream Trade Subjects (Paper-III) |
| March 11, 2026 | Arts, Commerce, Science | Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Urdu, Sanskrit, Alternative English |
| March 12, 2026 | Arts | Indian Music, Psychology, Education |
| March 13, 2026 | Arts, Science, Vocational | Mathematics (Arts/Science), Home Science (Arts), BFC – Economics (Vocational) |
| March 14, 2026 | Arts, Science, Commerce | Economics (Arts/Science), Personnel Management (Arts), Cost Accounting (Arts), Business Economics (Commerce), Fundamentals of Management Accounting (Commerce), Computer Application (Commerce) |
| March 16, 2026 | Arts, Science, Commerce | Information Technology (Arts/Science/Commerce), Computer Science (Science), Bio Technology (Science), Electronics (Science) |
| March 17, 2026 | Arts, Science | Odia, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Urdu, Sanskrit/Elective Sanskrit |
| March 19, 2026 | Arts, Science, Vocational | Statistics, Anthropology, Sociology, Biology |
| March 21, 2026 | Arts, Commerce, Vocational | Logic, Accountancy, All Vocational Stream Trade Subjects (Paper-IV) |