Odia — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Odia — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Composition
Chapter 2: Letter
Chapter 3: Comprehension
Chapter 4: Grammar
Chapter 5: Krupan - Manoj Das
Chapter 6: Dimiri Phula - Akhila Mohan Pattnaik
Chapter 7: Samantara Saralarekha - Bibhuti Pattanaik
Chapter 8: Neela Masterani - Godabarish Mohapatra
Chapter 9: Anguthi - Sachidananda Rautray
Chapter 10: Mahima - Gangadhar Meher
Chapter 11: Jagate Kebala - Kabisurya Baladev Ratha
Chapter 12: Gramapatha - Binod Chandra Nayak
Chapter 13: Bandira Biraha Byatha - Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das
Chapter 14: Khadyotika - Bidyutprava Devi
Chapter 15: Chapters 5 to 12 - Prashant Mohanty
Chapter 16: Petu - Pranabandhu Kar
Chapter 17: Bagha Shikar - Ranjit Pattnaik
Chapter 18: Konark - Bhanja Kishore Pattnaik
Chapter 19: Aahuti - Kartik Chandra Rath

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Odia?

The Odia syllabus has 19 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Odia chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Odia syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Odia faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Odia — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Odia study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.