- Odisha Class 10 exam dates will be released in January 2023 tentatively.
- BSE Odisha Exam 2023 will be conducted in the month of March 2023.
- BSE Odisha Class 10 Result has been released on July 6, 2022.
Check also: Latest Updates on Board Examination
Table of Content |
BSE Odisha Syllabus 2023 Highlights
General information regarding BSE Odisha Exam 2022-23 is given below:
Particulars | Details |
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Education Board | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha |
Name of Exam | Odisha Class 10 Exam |
Category | Odisha Class 10 Syllabus |
Exam Status | March 2023 |
Official Website |
How to download BSE Odisha Syllabus 2023?
Odisha Class 10th syllabus is released on the official website of the Odisha Board. The students can access the pdf of the syllabus on the website of Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.
Students can follow the steps given below to download the syllabus:
- Visit the official website of Odisha’s Education Board i.e. bseodisha.nic.in
- Under the Latest News section, click on the link “Rationalisation of the syllabus for class IX and X”.
- Then click on the link, “Class X-Complete topics with reduction of chapters”
- The window of the syllabus pdf will open.
- Download the pdf for future reference.
Also Check: Odisha Class 10 Board Result
Subjects in BSE Odisha 10th Curriculum
Odisha Class 10 Board Syllabus consists of the seven subjects. The students need to prepare for the subjects mentioned below in the table for the Odisha Class 10 Board Examination:
Sr. No. | Subjects |
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1. | Mother tongue (Odia, Bangla, Urdu) |
2. | Second Indian Language |
3. | English |
4. | Mathematics |
5. | Science |
6. | Social Science |
7. | Sanskrit |
BSE Odisha Subject-Wise Syllabus
The AY-2022-23 will be from May 2022 to April 2023 which will be divided into two terms. The first term will be from May to October 2022 and the second term will be from November 2022 to April 2023. The BSE Odisha syllabus has been designed for each term. The students are advised to follow the revised Odisha Class 10 Exam pattern to prepare for the Odisha Class 10 Board exam. Here is a list of the detailed subject-wise syllabus and exam pattern of each subject:
BSE Odisha Odia Syllabus 2022-23
The question paper of Odia will be divided into four sections and the duration of the paper will be 3 hours. The detailed syllabus is mentioned in the table below:
Section | Section Name | Topic/ Chapters |
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Section A | Comprehension | Unseen Prose Passage(120-150 words) |
Section B | Essay Writing | Contemporary Issues |
Application Writing | Letter to the Editor | |
Section C | Grammar | Transformation of sentences- simple, complex, compound |
Correction of common errors | ||
Chhanda, Bhagabata Bani, Bangalashree Natabani, Ramakeri | ||
Idioms and phrases | ||
Translation |
Section D- Literature
Prose | Poetry | Short Story |
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Janmabhumi | Managobindan ka Mahanata | Kalijugara Samapti ebang Mishrababu |
Sabhyata O’ Binjnyana | Raghabanka Lanka Jatranukula | Kalara Kapola Tale |
Matrubhsa O Loka-Shikshya | Chillikare Sayantana | Bela, Aswattha O Batabrukshya |
Narenru Sahitya Katha | Mangale Aila Usha | One Act Play: |
Odia Sahitya Katha | Jaga Bandhanahara | Sura Sundari |
Sarbansaha Mati | Konarka |
BSE Odisha Exam Pattern 2022-23
According to the Board of Secondary Education, 100% syllabus will be covered in class 9 and 10 for both Madhyama, HSC courses as well as for State Open School Certificate courses for the academic session 2022-23. Also, the Ex-Regular candidates of HSC, Madhyama and back candidates of the SOSC examination have to appear the examination AY-2022-23 in the same syllabus. The question paper in all subjects will be the same for all categories of candidates.
Section A | Reading Comprehension | 10 Marks |
Section B | Writing | 15 Marks |
Section C | Grammar | 20 Marks |
Section D | Literature | 35 Marks |
Total | 80 Marks |
Syllabus in Odia:

BSE Odisha Maths Syllabus 2022-23
The question paper of Mathematics shall be of 80 Marks. The syllabus of the Odisha Class 10 Mathematics is divided into 7 units. The detailed syllabus is mentioned in the table below:
Unit | Unit Name | Marks |
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1 | 06 | |
2 | 06 | |
3 | 15 | |
4 | 20 | |
5 | 12 | |
6 | 10 | |
7 | 11 | |
Total | 80 |

BSE Odisha Science Syllabus 2022-23
The question paper of Science shall be of 80 marks and the remaining 20 marks shall be allotted on the basis of internal assessment. The syllabus of Science is divided into 5 units. The detailed unit wise marks distribution is mentioned in the table below:
Unit | Name of the Unit | Marks |
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1 | Chemical Substances- Nature and Behaviour | 25 |
2 | 23 | |
3 | 13 | |
4 | 07 | |
5 | 12 | |
Total | 80 |

BSE Odisha Social Science Syllabus 2022-23
The question paper for BSE Odisha Class 10 Social Science shall be of 80 marks and the remaining 20 marks shall be allotted on the basis of internal assessment.
Chapters | Topics |
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Geography |
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Economics |
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Political Science |
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History | - |

BSE Odisha English Syllabus 2022-23
Odisha Class 10 English examination will be based on the reading and writing skills of the student. The detailed syllabus of English Literature and Grammar is mentioned below:
For 1st language English
- Main Course Book
Prose :-
- Do Indians Get Enough Sleep
- Space Travel
- Challenges to National Integration
- Literature Reader
Prose :-
- The Letter
- Mrs. Packletied’s Tiger
Poetry :-
1.The Frog and the Nightingale
2.Ozymandias
- The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
- Non-detailed Study :-
- The Dear Departed
- Julius Caesar
- Learn and Practice Grammar
- Tense Revisited
- Types of Sentences
- Subject Verb Agreement
- Non- finite Verb Forms
- Prepositions
- Phrasal Verbs
- Noun Clauses and Relative Clauses
- Adverb Clauses
- The Passive
- Direct and Indirect Speech
The syllabus of 1st language English for Academic year 2020-21 is mentioned in the image:

For 2nd Language English
- Skills Of Communicative English
Detailed Text :-
- All Things Bright and Beautiful
- A Letter to God
- The Solitary Reaper
- At the High School
- Village Song
- Festivals of North-East India
- The Flower School
- Air Pollution : A Hidden Menace
- From the Formalin Jar
- School’s Goodbye
Non-Detailed Text :-
- A Tiger in the House
- The Beggar
- The Village Judge
- A Grain as big as a Hen’s Egg
- A Great Son of India
Learn and Practice Grammar
- Tense Revisited
- Types of Sentences
- Subject Verb Agreement
- Non- finite Verb Forms
- Prepositions
- Phrasal Verbs
- Noun Clauses and Relative Clauses
- Adverb Clauses
- The Passive
- Direct and Indirect Speech
Also Check: Odisha Board Marking Scheme
BSE Odisha Exam Pattern 2023
For the academic session 2022-23, the assessment will be based on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation like the preceding year with minor modifications as mentioned below:
1. There will be two Formative Assessments and one Term-end examination in each term. The syllabus has been designed for four quarters accordingly.
2. Questions of Term-end examinations (Summative Assessment-I & II) will be from the portion of the syllabus outlined in term-wise breakup of the syllabus which will be approximately 50% of the total syllabus.
3. Internal Assessment will be conducted as usual in form of Formative Assessments. One Formative Assessment will be conducted in each quarter.
4. Pattern of questions will be same for both summative Assessments.
5. Following weightage will be given to different assessments for arriving at the results.
- Internal Assessment (IA): 20%
- Summative Assessment-I (SA-I): 40%
- Summative Assessment-II (SA-II): 40%
BSE Odisha Syllabus 2023: Important Books
Students can refer to the books mentioned below in order to prepare for the Odisha Class 10th board exams.
Subject | Books |
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Odia | Sahitya Sindu |
Mathematics | Madhyamika Jyamiti |
Hindi |
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English |
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Sanskrit | Sanskruta Sahitya Manjari |
Social Studies |
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General Science | Jiba Bigyana |
BSE Odisha Syllabus: Preparation Tips
In times like these, children often are unclear about how to strategize their studies. So, here is a list of a few tips that could help the students study better.
- The students need to be very thorough with the syllabus of the examination. It will help the students in getting clarity about the topics that are needed to be studied.
- Make a proper timetable according to the syllabus.
- Set daily and weekly targets and try to achieve them.
- Do not hesitate to ask doubts from the teachers and also discuss the concepts with your peers.
- There are various conceptual study videos available on YouTube. Students may also refer to such videos in case of doubts.
- Revise what you study regularly. Revision helps you retain your topics better and longer.
- Make short notes and flash cards of important topics to make revision easy.
- Students must solve Previous Year Questions. It will give an honest idea about the preparation.
- Sleep for at least 7 hours a day. Lack of sleep can decrease the concentration and make the students feel dull all day.
FAQs
Ques. Is it important to cover each and every topic as mentioned in the Odisha Class 10 Board syllabus?
Ans. Yes, students need to cover each and every topic as mentioned in the syllabus in order to score good marks in the exam.
Ques. When are the Odisha Class 10 Board exams 2023 going to be conducted?
Ans. The Odisha Class 10 Board exams 2023 will be conducted in March 2023.
Ques. Where can I download the Odisha class 10th Syllabus 2023?
Ans. Students can download Odisha Syllabus 2023 Class 10 PDF from the official website, www.bseodisha.nic.in.
Ques. Is there any change in the pattern of the examination?
Ans. Each subject will be of 100 Marks where the question paper shall be of 80 marks and the remaining 20 marks shall be allotted on the basis of practicals / internal assessment.
Ques. What are the passing marks for Odisha class 10 board exam?
Ans. At least 30% of marks in each subject, and 33% aggregate in total are needed to pass the Odisha Board class 10 examination.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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