Bhubaneswar: The Upper Primary Scholarship Examination 2026 for Class 5 students in Odisha has been postponed due to cyclonic storm ‘ARNAV’. The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has rescheduled the examination to October 3, 2026 (Saturday).
According to the press release issued by the BSE Odisha, the scholarship examination was earlier scheduled to be conducted on September 24, 2026. However, considering the situation arising from cyclonic storm ‘ARNAV’, the Board has decided to defer the examination.
The Class 5 Upper Primary Scholarship Examination will now be held on October 3, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, as per the revised schedule announced by the Board.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | Upper Primary Scholarship Examination 2026 |
| Class | Class V |
| Earlier exam date | September 24, 2026 |
| Revised exam date | October 3, 2026 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Exam timing | 10:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Reason for postponement | Cyclonic storm ‘ARNAV’ |
Students preparing for the Odisha Upper Primary Scholarship Examination 2026 should take note of the revised date and plan their preparation accordingly. Schools and parents should also ensure that Class 5 students are informed about the postponement so that there is no confusion over the earlier September 24 schedule.