The annual Odisha Matric Examination will be held from February 21 to March 6, with question papers being distributed between February 12 and 19, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha announced.

To prevent leaks, each question paper will have a unique serial number, allowing authorities to trace any unauthorized disclosure to its source. CCTV cameras have been installed at all 3,133 exam centres across 30 districts, with 314 nodal centres ensuring secure handling of papers.

Authorities have assured strict surveillance to maintain the integrity of the examination process.