The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has published the official result summary for the 2026 High School Certificate (HSC) and State Open School (SOS) examinations, revealing a pass rate of 63.64% for HSC and 62.65% for SOS.
According to the report, 5,760 students appeared for the HSC exam, of whom 3,666 passed, while 8,698 candidates took the SOS exam, with 5,450 clearing it successfully.
Grade‑wise data shows that most students fell within the D and E categories, with only a handful achieving A2 or B1 grades. The HSC exam recorded 275 compartmental passes, while 2,094 students failed.
Education analysts note that the figures reflect consistent performance levels across both streams, though the high proportion of lower grades underscores the need for improved academic support and evaluation reforms.
📊 Board of Secondary Education, Odisha — Examination Summary (2026)
| Category | High School Certificate Examination (2017) | State Open School Examination (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Students Appeared | 5,760 | 8,698 |
| Total Students Passed | 3,666 | 5,450 |
| Pass Percentage | 63.64% | 62.65% |
| A1 Grade | 0 | 0 |
| A2 Grade | 5 | 10 |
| B1 Grade | 12 | 109 |
| B2 Grade | 53 | 401 |
| C Grade | 192 | 868 |
| D Grade | 536 | 1,514 |
| E Grade | 2,593 | 2,548 |
| Compartmental Pass | 275 | — |
| Failed Students | 2,094 | 3,185 |
Students can access their results on the websites www.bseodisha.ac.in and www.bseodisha.nic.in from 5 PM onwards. For those without internet access, results can also be obtained via SMS by typing OR10<RollNo> and sending it to 5676750.
The board further announced that successful candidates can download their digital certificates from https://bse.odisha.gov.in (bse.odisha.gov.in in Bing) starting August 17, 2026.
The BSE Odisha, headquartered in Kataka, conducts these examinations annually and releases detailed statistics to help policymakers and educators assess trends in student achievement.
