Cuttack: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has extended the deadline for the Matric (HSC) examination form fill-up process, giving schools and students additional time to complete their applications for the 2026 High School Certificate (HSC), State Open School Certificate (SOSC – 1st), and Madhyama examinations. The revised last date for submitting the forms is now 28 November, offering much-needed relief to institutions that were struggling to meet the earlier deadline.
The decision came after several schools across the state reported technical issues, delays in document verification, and difficulties in accessing the online portal. Following these submissions, the board issued an official notice confirming the extension and urged all institutions to make full use of the revised timeline.
Key Details at a Glance
| Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Authority | Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha |
| Exams Covered | HSC (Matric), SOSC (1st), Madhyama Examination |
| Previous Deadline | 22 November |
| New Deadline | 28 November |
| Mode of Submission | Online through school login; Offline for some categories |
| Eligible Candidates | Regular, Ex-Regular, SOSC, Madhyama |
| Purpose of Extension | Technical issues, school requests, documentation delays |
| Further Extensions | Unlikely as per board notification |
Schools Sought Extra Time
According to sources within the education administration, numerous school heads approached the board expressing difficulty in completing the form fill-up process. Problems included server slowdowns, portal access issues, and delays in collecting mandatory documents from students.
Many rural schools, in particular, reported unstable internet connectivity, making it challenging to upload student data on time. Urban institutions also highlighted increased workload due to a higher number of examinees.
Taking these concerns into account, BSE Odisha extended the deadline to ensure that no eligible student is left out of the upcoming HSC examination cycle.
Extension Brings Relief to Students and Parents
The updated deadline has come as a major relief for thousands of Class 10 students across Odisha. With the extension, students now have additional time to verify their personal details—such as names, dates of birth, subject combinations, and photographs—before submission.
Parents have also welcomed the board’s decision. Many were concerned that unavoidable delays or missing documents could prevent their children from appearing for the state board exams. The extension ensures that these students can now complete the process without rushing through important steps.
The form fill-up is a critical part of the examination cycle as the details entered determine hall tickets, answer scripts, and final certificates issued by BSE Odisha.
Board Urges Students Not to Delay
Despite the extension, the board has cautioned students and schools against waiting until the last moment. Servers typically experience heavy traffic during the final 24 hours of the deadline, leading to slowdowns or temporary outages.
Officials have advised candidates to complete the form fill-up by at least two days before the final date. Schools have also been asked to communicate the updated timeline to students and parents through notices, WhatsApp groups, and SMS alerts.
