CBSE Class 10 Odia Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 10 2026-27 Syllabus

The CBSE Class 10 Odia Syllabus for the 2026-27 session outlines the course content and examination structure. Prescribed textbooks include 'Sahitya Sindhu (Class-X)-2024' and 'Madhyamika Byakarana (Class X) - 2024'. The syllabus is divided into four sections: Reading (Unseen Prose Passage), Writing (Essay on Contemporary Issues, Letter to the Editor), Grammar (Chhanda, Transformation of Sentences, Idioms, Correction of Common Errors), and Literature (Prose, Poetry, Short Story, One-Act-Play). The Literature section covers specific texts like 'Bande Utkala Janani', 'Bhimanka Singhanada', 'Sabhyata O Bigyana', and 'Katha'. The total marks for the theory paper are 80, with internal assessment accounting for 20 marks, including periodic tests, portfolio, subject enrichment activities, and multiple assessments focusing on listening and speaking skills.

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Class10
SubjectOdia
Session2026-27
LanguageEnglish
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ODIA SUBJECT CODE 013 CLASS-IX <math>(2026-27)</math>

Time: 3 Hrs

The question paper will be divided into four sections.

Max Marks: 80

SECTION -A Unseen Prose Passage 10 Marks

SECTION -B Writing 12 Marks

SECTION -C Grammar 10Marks

SECTION -D Literature 48 Marks

(Prose, Poetry, Non-Detailed)

Prescribed Books:

Sahitya Dhara (Class-IX)-2023 (Revised Edition) Published by- Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

Madhyamika Byakarana (Class IX) – 2023 (Revised Edition) Published by – Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

Course Content- 2026-27

  1. Reading Comprehension from an Unseen Prose Passage (130 to 150) words)
  2. Writing Essay(Contemporary Issues) Official Letter

3 Grammar 1. Sandhi(Swara,Byanjana, Bisarga)

  1. Samasa (Tatpurusa, Dwandwa, Dwigu, Karmadharaya,

Bahubrihi, Abyaibhaba)

  1. Taddhita
  2. Krudanta
  3. Literature

Prose Short Story

Poetry 9. Jatiya Jibana 16.Budha Sankhari

1.Bande Utkala 10. Bhasa O Jatiyata 17...Pataka Uttolana

Janani 11. Bamanara Hata O 18.Laxmira Abhisara

  1. Kaha Mukha Akasara Chandra

Anai Banchibi 12. Prakruta Bandhu One-Act-Play

3.Padma 13. Samuha Drusti 19.Dalabehera

4.He Mora 20.Durapahada

Kalama 1

  1. Manisha Bhai 6.Gopa Prayana
  2. Paikabadhura Udbodhana

Activities/Guidelines for Internal Assessment

Marks: 20

Periodic Tests (5 Marks)- 3 Periodic Tests: - Average marks of best 2 Tests will be

taken for final submission of marks.

Portfolio (5 Marks):

  • Organization – Neatness and visual appeal

Completion of guided work focused on specific curricular objectives

Evidences of student's growth

Inclusion of all relevant contents.

Subject Enrichment Activities (Any One)

Quiz

(5 Marks)

Books & Authors Chart

Art Integrated Activities

Multiple Assessments- (Any One)

(5 Marks)

<math>\blacktriangle</math> Listening and Speaking skills

<math>\bullet</math> Individual or Group work

Class Room Activity, Field work

Audio Visual Representation

BLUE PRINT

S.L Section Very Short Short Answer-I Long Answer- Long Total

No Answer (2Marks) Answer-II

Marks

(1Mark) (4/5Marks) (6Marks)

  1. A. Reading Q.1 (5x2) 10
  2. B. Writing ____ Q.2 (1x6) 12 Q.3 (1x6)
  3. C. Grammar Q.4 (3x1)

Q.5 (3x1) 10

Q.6 (2x1) Q.7 (2x1)

  1. D. Q.10 Q.9 (3x2) Literature (10x1) Q.12 (3x2) Q.8 (1x5)

Q.13 Q.14 (3x2) 48

(10x1) Q.11 (1x5) Total Marks/Qs 30 /6 Qs 28 /4Qs 10 /2Qs 12 /2Qs 80/14Qs 2

Design of Question Paper

SECTION DETAILS Question No Details Of QS. Total Marks

Section –A Comprehension from Unseen Q.No-1 5 Out of 5 <math>5x2=10</math>

Reading Prose Passage (130 to 150 Words) Section - B Essay (Contemporary Issues) Q.No-2 1 Out of 3 <math>1x6=6</math>

Writing Official Letter Q.No-3 1 Out of 2 <math>1x6 = 6</math>

Section - C Sandhi(Swara, Byanjana, Q.No-4 3 Out of 4 <math>3x1=3</math>

Grammar Bisarga) Samasa (Tatpurusa, Q.No-5 3 Out of 4 <math>3x1=3</math>

Dwandwa, Dwigu, Karmadharaya, Bahubrihi, Abyaibhaba) Taddhita Q.No-6 2 Out of 3 <math>2x1=2</math>

Krudanta Q.No-7 2 Out of 3 <math>2x1=2</math>

Section – D Explanation From Prose Q.No-8 1 Out of 2 <math>1x5 = 5</math>

Literature Short Answer Type Questions Q. No-9 3 Out of 5 <math>3x2=6</math>

From Prose MCQ From Prose Q.No-10 10 Out of 10 <math>10x1=10</math>

Explanation From Poetry Q.No-11 1 Out of 2 <math>1x5 = 5</math>

Short Answer Type Questions Q.No-12 3 Out of 5 <math>3x2=6</math>

From Poetry MCQ From Poetry Q.No-13 10 Out of 10 <math>10x1=10</math>

Short Answer Type Questions Q.No-14 3 Out of 5 <math>3x2=6</math>

From Non- Detailed 80 Marks 3

ODIA CLASS-X (2026-27)

Time: 3 Hrs

Max Marks: 80

The question paper will be divided into four sections.

SECTION -A Unseen Prose Passage 10 Marks

SECTION -B Writing 12 Marks

SECTION -C Grammar 10Marks

SECTION -D Literature 48 Marks

(Prose, Poetry, Non-Detailed)

Prescribed Books:

Sahitya Sindhu (Class-X)-2024 (Revised Edition) Published by Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

Madhyamika Byakarana (Class X) - 2024 (Revised Edition) Published by - Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

Course Content-2026-27

  1. Reading Comprehension From an Unseen Prose Passage.(130 to 150 words)
  2. Writing

etter to the Editor of a Newspaper

  1. Grammar 1.Chhanda (Bhagabatabani, Natabani, Bangalashree,Ramakeri) 2. Transformation of Sentences (Simple, Compound, Complex)
  2. Idioms
  3. Correction of Common Errors in Words
  4. Literature

Poetry Prose Short Story

  1. Janmabhumi

1.Bande Utkala Janani 10. Sabhyata O Bigyana 14..Katha

  1. Bhimanka Singhanada 15..Kalara Kapola Tale

Radi 12. Narenru Vivekananda 16.Bela, Aswattha O

Batabrukshya

  1. Raghabanka Lanka

Jatranukula One-Act-Play

  1. Chilikare Sayantana 17.Falgu Drushya
  2. Mangale Aila Usha 18.Konarka
  3. Jaga Bandhanahara 7..Sarbamsaha Mati

4

Frequently asked questions

What are the prescribed books for CBSE Class 10 Odia in 2026-27?

The prescribed books are 'Sahitya Sindhu (Class-X)-2024' and 'Madhyamika Byakarana (Class X) - 2024', both published by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

How is the CBSE Class 10 Odia question paper structured?

The question paper is divided into four sections: Section A (Reading), Section B (Writing), Section C (Grammar), and Section D (Literature).

What is the weightage of the Literature section in the Class 10 Odia exam?

The Literature section carries 48 marks, making it the highest-weighted section in the exam.

What topics are covered under Grammar for Class 10 Odia?

Grammar topics include Chhanda, Transformation of Sentences, Idioms, and Correction of Common Errors in Words.

How are the internal assessment marks allocated for Class 10 Odia?

Internal assessment (20 marks) includes Periodic Tests (5 Marks), Portfolio (5 Marks), Subject Enrichment Activities (5 Marks), and Multiple Assessments (5 Marks).

What are the components of the Writing section for Class 10 Odia?

The Writing section includes Essay writing on contemporary issues and writing a Letter to the Editor of a Newspaper.

CBSE Class 10 Odia syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.