CBSE Class 10 Odia Syllabus 2026-27
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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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | Odia |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Syllabus |
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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
- Reading Comprehension from an Unseen Prose Passage (130 to 150) words)
- Writing Essay(Contemporary Issues) Official Letter
3 Grammar 1. Sandhi(Swara,Byanjana, Bisarga)
- Samasa (Tatpurusa, Dwandwa, Dwigu, Karmadharaya,
Bahubrihi, Abyaibhaba)
- Taddhita
- Krudanta
- 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
- 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
- Manisha Bhai 6.Gopa Prayana
- 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)
- A. Reading Q.1 (5x2) 10
- B. Writing ____ Q.2 (1x6) 12 Q.3 (1x6)
- C. Grammar Q.4 (3x1)
Q.5 (3x1) 10
Q.6 (2x1) Q.7 (2x1)
- 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
- Reading Comprehension From an Unseen Prose Passage.(130 to 150 words)
- Writing
etter to the Editor of a Newspaper
- Grammar 1.Chhanda (Bhagabatabani, Natabani, Bangalashree,Ramakeri) 2. Transformation of Sentences (Simple, Compound, Complex)
- Idioms
- Correction of Common Errors in Words
- Literature
Poetry Prose Short Story
- Janmabhumi
1.Bande Utkala Janani 10. Sabhyata O Bigyana 14..Katha
- Bhimanka Singhanada 15..Kalara Kapola Tale
Radi 12. Narenru Vivekananda 16.Bela, Aswattha O
Batabrukshya
- Raghabanka Lanka
Jatranukula One-Act-Play
- Chilikare Sayantana 17.Falgu Drushya
- Mangale Aila Usha 18.Konarka
- Jaga Bandhanahara 7..Sarbamsaha Mati
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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.