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Regional Centre for Odisha
NIOS Regional Centre Bhubaneswar covers Odisha. The 2026-27 prospectus counts 997 active centres for this office.
Odisha NIOS centres in numbers
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS study-centre list showed 999 active listings in Odisha, from 556 institutions in 30 districts as NIOS names them. 539 of these institutions are schools or colleges and 18 (3%) are linked to ITIs. Science is offered on 154 listings (15%), and 109 listings (11%) show a renewal date that is still current. The districts with the most listings are Ganjam (69), Mayurbhanj (67), Sundargarh (58), Koraput (52) and Balangir (45). By medium: Hindi and English (498); Odia (443); English only (47); Hindi, English and Odia (6); Urdu (3); Telugu (1). Odia is both a Secondary medium and a Senior Secondary medium in 2026-27.
Board exam or NIOS in Odisha
BSE Odisha and CHSE have private and correspondence options. Families compare them with NIOS Stream 1 or Stream 2, depending on whether you need a fresh admission or a route back after failing.
District snapshot
District names are spelled as NIOS writes them. School-type and science figures come from the same list.
| District | Listings | School-type | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganjam | 69 | 37 | 9 |
| Mayurbhanj | 67 | 35 | 4 |
| Sundargarh | 58 | 31 | 11 |
| Koraput | 52 | 30 | 10 |
| Balangir | 45 | 25 | 8 |
| Khordha | 45 | 26 | 14 |
| Cuttack | 43 | 24 | 5 |
| Kalahandi | 39 | 23 | 7 |
| Keonjhar (Kendujhar) | 38 | 20 | 4 |
| Kandhamal | 36 | 20 | 4 |
| Puri | 36 | 19 | 5 |
| Balasore | 34 | 18 | 5 |
| Bargarh | 34 | 16 | 2 |
| Rayagada | 32 | 18 | 6 |
| Nabarangpur | 31 | 16 | 6 |
| Kendrapara | 29 | 16 | 5 |
| Jajpur | 29 | 15 | 4 |
| Angul | 28 | 16 | 6 |
| Sambalpur | 27 | 16 | 4 |
| Bhadrak | 27 | 14 | 5 |
| Jagatsinghapur | 25 | 12 | 3 |
| Gajapati | 25 | 13 | 3 |
| Dhenkanal | 24 | 13 | 3 |
| Nayagarh | 24 | 12 | 3 |
| Nuapada | 21 | 14 | 4 |
| Jharsuguda | 20 | 11 | 6 |
| Malkangiri | 20 | 11 | 2 |
| Sonepur | 19 | 10 | 2 |
| Boudh | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Deogarh | 11 | 6 | 2 |
Source: official NIOS study-centre search, academic centres marked active, checked 8 October 2026. We never publish study-centre names or contacts.
Dates and how we help
Block 2 (2026-27) is open to 31 January 2027 without late fee. Exam seats: NIOS exam-centre tool. Prospectus: Academic Prospectus 2026-27. Every state: NIOS admission by state. SWOT is independent coaching in Pune (no branch in Odisha): Basic ₹6,500, Premium ₹11,000, Pune classroom ₹12,500/subject/year, home tuition ₹750/hr. NIOS fees are paid to NIOS. Subjects: NIOS subjects.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form.
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Which NIOS Regional Centre handles Odisha?
Bhubaneswar. ELTI Campus, Maitrivihar, Chandrashekhar Pur, Bhubaneswar 751023. Ph.: 0674-2302688.
How many active NIOS listings does Odisha show?
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS list showed 999 active listings in Odisha, from 539 school-type institutions, with science on 154 listings.
Can I study in Odia medium?
Odia medium is available at Secondary and as a Senior Secondary medium in 2026-27.
Does SWOT have a centre in Odisha?
No. We help online from Pune. Practicals stay at the NIOS study centre you choose.
Questions about NIOS in Odisha?
Send your last marksheet and your district. We confirm your Regional Centre, stream and subjects, then file your form.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form. WhatsApp +91 96370 79675
SWOT Academy, G-10 Ashoka Mall, Bund Garden Road, Sangamvadi, Pune 411001. Independent private coaching: we are not the NIOS board, not an NIOS Regional Centre and not an NIOS study centre. Admission is granted by NIOS on its official portal; NIOS fees are paid to NIOS.