Bhubaneswar, July 9, 2026: The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, has published the first-round merit list for admission into Plus Two (Higher Secondary) courses for the 2026–27 academic session.

Among all higher secondary institutions in the state, Ravenshaw Higher Secondary School, Cuttack, has recorded the highest cut-off marks, reflecting intense competition for admission to its various streams.

Candidates selected in the first round are required to complete the admission process within the stipulated timeline prescribed by the Higher Education Department. Applicants who were not allotted seats in the first phase will have opportunities to participate in subsequent rounds of the admission process, subject to seat availability.

The publication of the merit list marks a significant milestone in Odisha’s centralized Plus Two admission process, ensuring a transparent and merit-based allocation of seats across eligible institutions.