Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25 has been released by the board. Check here the changes in pattern along with the detailed subject wise exam pattern.
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Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25 reflects the question paper format for class 12th students. For subjects having a practical component, the theory paper will be conducted for 70 marks and the practical exam will be conducted for 30 marks. For subjects with projects, the theory paper will be conducted for 80 marks and 20 marks will be allotted for the project. For vocational subjects, the theory paper will be conducted for 50 marks and 50 marks will be allotted for the practical exam. To pass the theory paper, students need to score more than 24 marks out of 80. Students are required to obtain at least 30% marks separately in both theory and practical/project to pass.
Students must refer to the latest CHSE Odisha Syllabus 2024-25 to start preparing for the exams. The date sheet has also been released by CHSE Odisha. The class 12th exams will be conducted from February 18 to March 27, 2025. Check out more information about the Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25 here:
Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25: Overview
Given in the table below are some of the major highlights for Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25:
Exam Mode | Offline |
|---|---|
Board | Council of Higher Secondary Education(CHSE) |
Medium | Hindi & English |
Duration | 3 Hours |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice, Long/Short Questions |
Subjects | Hindi, English Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Additional Subject |
Total Marks | 100 |
Theory Exam | 80% |
Internal Assessment | 20% |
Passing Marks | 30% Aggregate in Each Subject & Overall |
Negative Marking | NA |
Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25
- 100 marks are provided for every subject included in the curriculum.
- For subjects with a practical component, the theory paper will be conducted for 70 marks and 30 marks will be provided for the practical exam.
- For subjects with a project component, the theory paper will be conducted for 80 marks and 20 marks will be provided for the project.
- For vocational subjects, the theory and practical paper both will be conducted for 50 marks each.
- For the vocational trade subject, 40 marks will be provided for the theory exams and 60 marks will be provided for the practical exam.
- Internal (20/10 marks) have been introduced from the Annual H.S. Examination, 2025 for the regular students registered from the year 2023 in the Non-Practical /Non-Project subjects.
- Students are required to score 30% marks separately in both theory and practical / project to be eligible for the passing certificate.
Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25 Subject Wise
Students can refer to the information about the latest and improved exam pattern for class 12 students from the tables given below for the different subjects included in the curriculum according to the different streams:
English
The theory paper in English will be conducted for 80 marks. Students can refer to the information about the detailed exam pattern from the table given below:
Group | Topic | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
A | Prose, Poetry, and Story | MCQs: 15 Questions (1 mark each) | 15 |
English Grammar | MCQs: 15 Questions (1 mark each) | 15 | |
B | Prose | - Answer any two out of four (20 to 30 words each) | 4 (2x2) |
- Answer three MCQs (seen passage) | 3 (1x3) | ||
Poetry | - Answer any two out of four (20 to 30 words each) | 4 (2x2) | |
- Answer three MCQs (seen passage) | 3 (1x3) | ||
Story | - Answer any two out of four (20 to 30 words each) | 4 (2x2) | |
- Answer two MCQs (seen passage) | 2 (1x2) | ||
C | Reading Skill | - Dictionary reference skill | 5 |
Writing Skill | - Writing skill (information transfer) | 5 | |
Unseen Passage | - One-liner answer | 5 | |
Unseen Passage | - Vocabulary | 5 | |
D | Long Question | - Note Making (120-150 words) | 5 |
- Report Writing (100 words) | 5 |
Business Mathematics and Statistics(BMS)
Students can refer to the detailed exam pattern for Business Mathematics and Statistics (BMS) from the table given below and it will help them to prepare for the exam accordingly:
Group | Type of Question | Units | Each Qn Value | No. of Questions to Answer | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | MCQ (All Questions to be Answered) | Unit I | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Unit II | 1 | 4 | 4 | ||
Unit III | 1 | 6 | 6 | ||
Unit IV | 1 | 5 | 5 | ||
Total | 21 | ||||
B | Short Answer (40-50 words each) | Unit I (Two out of Three) | - | - | 4 |
Unit II (One out of Two) | - | - | 2 | ||
Unit III (Two out of Three) | - | - | 4 | ||
Unit IV (Two out of Four) | - | - | 4 | ||
Total | 2 | 7 | 14 | ||
C | Short Answer (60-80 words each) | Unit I (Two out of Three) | - | - | 6 |
Unit II (One out of Two) | - | - | 3 | ||
Unit III (Two out of Three) | - | - | 6 | ||
Unit IV (Two out of Four) | - | - | 6 | ||
Total | 3 | 7 | 21 | ||
D | Long Answer (300-350 words each) | Three Questions (from Units I, II, III, IV) | 8 | 3 | 24 |
Total | 24 |
Accountancy
Students can refer to the information about the exam pattern for Accountancy if they have chosen the commerce stream from the table given below:
Group | Type of Question | Units | Each Qn Value | No. of Questions to Answer | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | MCQ (All Questions to be Answered) | Unit I | 1 | 8 | 8 |
Unit II | 1 | 4 | 4 | ||
Unit III | 1 | 5 | 5 | ||
Unit IV | 1 | 4 | 4 | ||
Total | 21 | ||||
B | Short Answer (40-50 words each) | Unit I (Two out of Three) | - | - | 4 |
Unit II (Two out of Four) | - | - | 4 | ||
Unit III (Two out of Three) | - | - | 4 | ||
Unit IV (One out of Two) | - | - | 2 | ||
Total | 2 | 7 | 14 | ||
C | Short Answer (60-80 words each) | Unit I (Two out of Three) | - | - | 6 |
Unit II (One out of Two) | - | - | 3 | ||
Unit III (Two out of Three) | - | - | 6 | ||
Unit IV (Two out of Four) | - | - | 6 | ||
Total | 3 | 7 | 21 | ||
D | Long Answer (300-350 words each) | Three Questions (from Units I, II, III, IV) | 8 | 3 | 24 |
Total | 80 |
History
Students can refer to the information about the detailed exam pattern for History from the table given below:
Group | Type of Question | Units | Each Qn Value | No. of Questions to Answer | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | MCQ (All Questions to be Answered) | Unit II | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Unit III | 1 | 5 | 5 | ||
Unit IV | 1 | 5 | 5 | ||
Unit V | 1 | 5 | 5 | ||
Total | 21 | ||||
B | Short Answer (40-50 words each) | Unit II (Two Out of Three) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Unit III (Two Out of Four) | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
Unit IV (Two Out of Three) | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
Unit V (One Out of Two) | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
Total | 14 | ||||
C | Short Answer (60-80 words each) | Unit II (Two Out of Three) | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Unit III (Two Out of Four) | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||
Unit IV (Two Out of Three) | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||
Unit V (One Out of Two) | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||
Total | 21 | ||||
D | Long Answer (300-350 words each) | Three Questions (Out of 6 Questions): | |||
- Two Questions Each from III & IV | 8 | 2 | 16 | ||
- One Question Each from III & V | 8 | 1 | 8 | ||
Total | 80 |
Geography
The theory paper in Geography will be conducted for 70 marks and the remaining marks will be allotted for the practical exams:
Group | Type of Question | Units | Each Qn Value | No. of Questions to Answer | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | MCQ (All Questions to be Answered) | Unit I to Unit X (One from Each Unit) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Map of the World (To be Provided) | 1 | 5 | 5 | ||
Map of India and Odisha (To be Provided) | 1 | 5 | 5 | ||
Total | 20 | ||||
B | Short Answer (40-50 words each) | Unit I to V (Five out of Seven) | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Unit IX and X (Two out of Five) | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
Total | 14 | ||||
C | Short Answer (60-80 words each) | Unit III (Two Out of Three) | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Unit IV (Two Out of Three) | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||
Unit VII (One out of Two) | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||
Unit VIII (One out of Two) | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||
Unit IX (One out of Two) | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||
Total | 21 | ||||
D | Long Answer (120-150 words each) | Unit IV (One out of Two) | 5 | 1 | 5 |
Unit VIII (One out of Two) | 5 | 1 | 5 | ||
Unit X (One out of Two) | 5 | 1 | 5 | ||
Total | 70 |
Chemistry
The theory paper for Chemistry will be conducted for 70 marks. Check out the exam pattern from the table given below:
Group | Type of Question | Topics/Units | Each Qn Value | No. of Questions to Answer | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | MCQ (All Questions to be Answered) | Solution, Electro Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, d- and f-Block Elements, Coordination Chemistry, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Biomolecules (2 questions per topic) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
B | Short Answer (40-50 words each) | Topics: Solution (1), Electro Chemistry (2), Chemical Kinetics (1), d- and f-Block Elements (1), Coordination Chemistry (1), Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (1), Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers (2), Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids (1), Amines (1), Biomolecules (1) | 2 | 7 | 14 |
C | Short Notes (60 words each) | Topics: Solution (2), Electro Chemistry (1), Chemical Kinetics (1), d- and f-Block Elements (1), Coordination Chemistry (1), Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (1), Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers (1), Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids (2), Amines (1), Biomolecules (1) | 3 | 7 | 21 |
D | Long Answer (120-150 words each) | Topics: (1+1) Solution/Chemical Kinetics, (1+1) Electro Chemistry, (1+1) d- and f-Block Elements/Coordination Chemistry, (1+1) Haloalkanes and Haloarenes/Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, (1+1) Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids/Amines, Biomolecules. Students will answer 3 Questions out of these categories. | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Grand Total | 70 | ||||
Physics
The theory paper for Physics will be conducted for 70 marks and the following exam pattern will be followed during the board exams:
Group | Type of Question | Topics/Units | Each Qn Value | No. of Questions to Answer | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | MCQ (All Questions to be Answered) | Electrostatics (3 Questions) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, and Magnetism (6 Questions) | 1 | 6 | 6 | ||
EMI, Alternating Current & EM Waves (3 Questions) | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
Optics (Geometrical & Wave Optics) (3 Questions) | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
Dual Nature, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices (5 Questions) | 1 | 5 | 5 | ||
Total | 20 | ||||
B | Short Answer (40-50 words each) | Statement: 4, Direct Problem: 5, Graphic Analysis: 3 Topics: Electrostatics (2 Questions), Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, and Magnetism (2 Questions), EMI, Alternating Current & EM Waves (2 Questions), Optics (3 Questions), Dual Nature, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices (3 Questions) | 2 | 7 | 14 |
C | Short Notes (60-80 words each) | Numericals: 4, Reasoning: 4, Explain: 4 Topics: Electrostatics (2 Questions), Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, and Magnetism (3 Questions), EMI, Alternating Current & EM Waves (2 Questions), Optics (3 Questions), Dual Nature, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices (2 Questions) | 3 | 7 | 21 |
D | Long Answer (100-150 words each) | Topics: Electrostatics (2 Questions), Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, and Magnetism (1 Question), EMI, Alternating Current & EM Waves (1 Question), Optics (1 Question), Dual Nature, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices (1 Question) | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Mathematics
The theory paper in mathematics will be conducted for 80 marks. Check the detailed exam pattern here:
Group | Type of Question | Topics/Units | Each Qn Value | No. of Questions to Answer | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | MCQ (All Questions to be Answered) | Unit I (2 Questions) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Unit II (4 Questions) | 1 | 4 | 4 | ||
Unit III (6 Questions) | 1 | 6 | 6 | ||
Unit IV (4 Questions) | 1 | 4 | 4 | ||
Unit V (2 Questions) | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
Unit VI (2 Questions) | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
B | Short Answer (40-50 words each) | Unit I (Five Questions), Unit III (One Question), Unit IV (One Question), Unit V (Four Questions) | 2 | 6 | 12 |
C | Short Answer (60-80 words each) | Unit II (Four Questions), Unit III (Three Questions), Unit IV (Four Questions) | 3 | 6 | 18 |
D | Long Answer (300-350 words each) | Topics: Two questions from each of Units I, II, III, IV, V, VI | 5 | 6 | 30 |
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Odisha CHSE Grading System 2025
Based on the overall marks secured by the candidates, they will be awarded certain grade points. Based on the grade points, the students will be awarded specific grades in the exam. The grading system is important to understand as it forms the basis of results for the students. Given in the table below is the Odisha CHSE Grading System:
Grades | Grades point | Marks |
|---|---|---|
A1 | 10 | 91-100 |
A2 | 09 | 81-90 |
B1 | 08 | 71-80 |
B2 | 07 | 61-70 |
C1 | 06 | 51-60 |
C2 | 05 | 41-50 |
D | 04 | 33-40 |
E1 | C | 21-32 |
E2 | C | 00-20 |
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Odisha CHSE Important Books 2025
Following is the list of important books used to prepare for the Odisha CHSE Class 12 board exams. Take a look at them and ensure you go through them to gain advanced knowledge.
Arts Subjects
- History - Soma Chand, Sasmita Tripathy
- Political Science - Avnindra Kumar Verma, Dr. Arun Kumar Behera
- Geography
Science
- Physics - K.N Sharma, N. Barik, L.K. Das
- Chemistry - Arihant
- Biology - Arihant
Commerce
- Economics - Odisha State Bureau of Textbook Preparation and Production
- Accountancy - Odisha State Bureau of Textbook Preparation and Production
- Business Studies - Rajesh Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, D.N. Mishra
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Odisha CHSE Class 12 Preparation Tips 2025
Students can check out the following essential tips to prepare for the board exams. Following these tips can help students to perform well in the board exams.- Complete the syllabus in advance and reserve time for revision
- Focus on the important topics and solve more questions related to them
- Check the marking scheme to know the important topics
- Solve questions from samples and previous year's question papers
- Focus on increasing speed and accuracy while writing answers
Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25 is now available online. Students need to make sure to download the accurate PDF and prepare for the exams accordingly.
FAQs
Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2025 can introduce students to the marks allotted to each of the topics. Students can accordingly prepare the topics for long and short questions.
Odisha CHSE 2025 exams will be conducted from February 18 to March 27, 2025.
Students need to score at least 30% in each of the subjects and 33% in aggregate to pass the Odisha CHSE 2025 exam.
No, the board has not made any changes to the marking scheme.
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