Schools in Odisha
71,045+ schools across 30 districts, 313 blocks, and 27,736+ villages
Districts in Odisha (30)
School categories in Odisha
Schools in Odisha
Odisha has 71,045 registered schools across 30 districts and 313 blocks. Most are government-run schools in rural areas, following the curriculum set by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha). Private schools, mostly in cities, run CBSE or ICSE.
Private schools must reserve 25% of their Class 1 seats for children from low-income families under the RTE Act. The state runs this through an online lottery — applications open around March-April each year. Use the district links below to find schools near your area.
FAQs
✅How many schools are in Odisha?
Odisha has 71,045 schools listed in UDISE+. This includes government, private-aided, and private-unaided schools across all 30 districts.
✅How do I apply for RTE free admission in Odisha?
Odisha runs RTE admissions online. Applications usually open in March or April. You'll need your child's birth certificate, Aadhaar card, and an income certificate showing the family earns below the state's EWS limit. The school allotment is done through a computer lottery — not by queue or personal connections.
✅Which school board is most common in Odisha?
Government schools in Odisha follow the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha). Private schools in cities usually run CBSE. ICSE schools exist but are fewer in number.
✅How do I check if a school in Odisha is genuine?
Every registered school has an 11-digit UDISE code shown on its SchoolsPedia page. Go to udiseplus.gov.in and search by that code to verify the school's registration directly with the Ministry of Education.
