| BSE, Odisha | |
| Size: | 180px |
| Type: | State Governmental Board of School Education |
| Headquarters: | Bajrakabati Road, Cuttack, Odisha, India |
| Leader Title: | President |
| Leader Name: | Sri Jyoti Prakash Das (IAS) |
| Leader Title2: | Vice President |
| Leader Name2: | Dr. Nihar Ranjan Mohanty, OES (SAG) |
| Parent Organisation: | Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha |
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (abbreviated BSE) is a board of education for public and private schools under the state government of Odisha, India.
The BSE was formed under the Odisha Education Act 1953. The board controls and maintains all the necessary secondary education in the state of Odisha. Under this board, various courses are offered to students for different occupations and to prepare the students for university.[1] Apart from the regular course it also provides ODL Open Schooling courses Open and Distance Learning (ODL): The world of education is undergoing a remarkable transformation, largely driven by the rise of Open and Distance Learning (ODL). As we look to the future, it’s clear that Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is set to play an increasingly critical role in how we learn. From emerging technologies to new delivery methods, this article explores the latest trends and innovations that are shaping the future of Open and Distance Learning(ODL) and revolutionizing education as we know it. read here
The BSE affiliates all state schools, private schools and colleges in the state of Odisha. It also established and manages the Secondary Board High School, Cuttack, as a model high school. This school shares the same campus as BSE's head office at Cuttack.
The board conducts final examinations for various state sponsored courses.
In addition to the central zonal offices in Cuttack, there are 6 branch offices at Bhubaneswar, Balasore, Baripada, Berhampur, Jeypore and Sambalpur.[2] The revenue district under its jurisdiction includes offices situated at Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Dhenkanal, Angul, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Ganjam, Kandhamal Gajapati, Boudh, Koraput, Nowrangpur, Malkanagir, Rayagada, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Deogarh, Baragarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Kalahandi and Nuapada.[3]