Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25 (Released): Check Subject-Wise Marking Scheme

Sushmita Sundas
Sushmita Sundas

Updated on - Oct 25, 2024

The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, released the Odisha CHSE exam pattern 2024-25 for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, English and more. The paper includes multiple choice questions, very short answer type questions, short answer type questions and long answer type questions. The time duration for different subjects ranges from 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on the subjects.

There is no negative marking in the Odisha CHSE exam 2024-25. The total marks for subjects with practicals are 100, of which 80 are for theory and 20 are for practical exams. Students have to score a minimum of 24 marks in the theory paper and no practical marks will be added to the theory paper. 

Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25: Important Highlights

Before preparing for the Odisha CHSE exam 2024-25 students are advised to check the subject-wise exam pattern to understand the question type and the weightage. It will enhance the preparation level of the students. Refer to the table below for more details. 

Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25: Important Details
Particulars Details
Name of the exam  Council of Higher Secondary Education Odisha
Mode of exam  Offline 
Exam dates Feb 15, 2025 (tentative)
Exam duration  3 hours
Shifts 10 am to 1 pm
Marks Allotted Language Subjects - 100
Science Stream - 70
Arts Stream - 100
Commerce Stream - 100
Total Marks Theory: 80 Marks 
Practical: 20 Marks
Question pattern Objective type
Very short answer type
Short answer type
Long answer type
Passing marks 33% in each subject
Negative marking No negative marking
Official website chseodisha.nic.in

Odisha CHSE 2024-25 Exam Pattern: Download PDF

The Odisha CHSE exam pattern 2024-25 is available in PDF format on the official website. These exam patterns are based on the updated syllabus, and students must use them while preparing for the upcoming board exams. Moreover, students can refer to the link below to download the exam pattern for various streams. 

Odisha CHSE Exam 2024-25 Pattern
Particulars PDF Link
Odisha CHSE 2024-25 Question Pattern Download Now

Odisha CHSE 2024-25 Question Pattern: Subject-Wise Weightage

For the subjects having practicals, the board will conduct the theory paper for 70 marks and the practical paper for 30 marks. Similarly, for the non-practical subjects, the paper will be held for 100 marks. The details of the subject-wise Odisha CHSE 2024-25 question pattern for language, Science, Commerce and Arts are given below.

Odisha CHSE 2024-25 Exam Pattern
Stream Subjects Theory Practical Duration
Language English, Hindi, Odia, Sanskrit, Telugu, etc 100 3 hours
Science Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry 70 30 3 hours
Mathematics 100 3 hours
Commerce Business Studies, Statistics, Accounting, Business Mathematics, Computer Applications, 100 3 hours
Arts History, Political Science, Economics, Education 100 3 hours

Odisha Class 12th English Exam Pattern 2024-25

The English paper will be held for 100 marks, and students will be given 3 hours to attempt the paper. The detailed Odisha CHSE 12th exam pattern 2024-25 is given below for the students' reference.

Odisha Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 for English
Units Marks
Reading Comprehension 40 marks
Reading-Related Skills 15 marks
Writing Skills 35 marks
Grammar in Context 10 marks

Odisha Class 12th Maths Exam Pattern 2024-25

The Maths paper, as per the Odisha CHSE exam pattern 2024-25, will be held for 100 marks. Students can refer to the table below for more details.

Odisha Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 for Maths
Type of Questions Marks
Group A
Candidates have to answer all questions from all 5 units 10 marks
Group B
Answer any 3 questions out of five 12 marks
Answer any 3 questions out of five 12 marks
Answer any 3 questions out of five 12 marks
Group 3
Answer any one question out of 3 6 marks
Answer any one question out of 3 6 marks
Answer any one question out of 3 6 marks
Answer any one question out of 3 6 marks
Answer any one question out of 3 6 marks

Refer to the image mentioned below for more details on Maths Odisha CHSE 12th exam pattern 2024-25. 

Odisha Class 12th Chemistry/ Physics Exam Pattern 2024-25

The Science subjects will be conducted for 100 marks which includes both the theory and the practical paper. Students will be given 3 hours to attempt the paper. Moreover, the paper pattern for the upcoming board exams is discussed below. 

Odisha Class 12 Exam Pattern 2024-25 for Chemistry and Physics
Question Type Marks for Question Total Questions  Total Marks 
Multiple Choice Questions 01 7/7 1x7 = 7
Very Short Answer 01 7/7 1x7 = 7
Short Answer - I 02 7/10 2 x7 = 14
Short Answer - II 03 7/10 3x7 = 21
Long Answer 07 3/5 7x3 = 21

Odisha Class 12th Biology Exam Pattern 2024-25

The Odisha CHSE exam pattern 2024-25 for Biology remains the same for both the Science and Vocational streams. Biology is divided into Botany and Zoology, and each section will be conducted for 50 marks. Check below for more details. 

Odisha CHSE 2024-25 Exam Pattern
Sections Marks
Section A: Botany Theory - 35 marks
Practicals 15 marks
Section B: Zoology Theory - 35 marks
Practicals 15 marks

 Read more: Odisha CHSE Syllabus 2024-25 

How to Download Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25?

The Odisha CHSE 12th exam pattern 2024-25 for various subjects is available on the official website. Some of the steps to follow to download the exam pattern PDF is mentioned below. 

  • Step 1: Visit the official website - chseodisha.nic.in
  • Step 2: Navigate to the home page and look for the notification section as shown below. 

Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern

  • Step 3: Now look for the "Clarification regarding question pattern" link under the notification section. 
  • Step 4: A new window will be displayed with the question pattern PDF. 
  • Step 5: Students must download it to use the exam pattern while preparing for the board exams. 

Odisha CHSE Practical Exam Pattern 2024-25

The practical exams will be conducted for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects. The exams will be held at the school level and students can refer to the table mentioned below to understand the Odisha CHSE 2024-25 question pattern for practicals. 

Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25 for Practical
Type of Questions Marks
Test 1 MCQ 6
Test 2 MCQ 6
Test 3 MCQ 6
Test 4 descriptive 6
Test 5 descriptive 6
Total 30

Read more: Odisha CHSE Sample Question Papers

Odisha CHSE 12th Exam Pattern 2024-25: Grading System

The grading system will help the candidates to evaluate their performance in the Odisha CHSE exam 2024-25. The detailed grading system is given below for the student's reference. 

Odisha CHSE Exam Pattern 2024-25 Grading System
Marks Range Grade Grade Points
91-100 A1 10
81-90 A2 9
71-80 B1 8
61-70 B2 7
51-60 C1 6
41-50 C2 5
33-40 D 4
21-32 E1 C
00-20 E2 C

Read more: Odisha CHSE Previous Year Question Paper

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