Haryana Board 2026 Examination Schedule Officially Announced
The Haryana School Education Board (BSEH) has officially released the comprehensive examination schedule for the academic year 2026, covering both secondary (Class 10) and senior secondary (Class 12) levels. This announcement marks a crucial milestone for thousands of students across the state who are preparing for these pivotal board examinations.
Key Examination Dates and Timeline
The theory examinations for the 2026 session will commence on different dates for the two classes. For Class 12 students, the exams will kick off on February 25, 2026, while Class 10 examinations will begin a day later on February 26, 2026. The examination period will extend over several weeks, with Class 10 exams concluding on March 20, 2026 and Class 12 exams wrapping up on April 1, 2026.
Most papers across both classes will be conducted during the afternoon session, with the examination timing standardized from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. This consistent schedule aims to provide uniformity and minimize confusion for students appearing from various districts across Haryana.
Subject-Wise Examination Schedule
The Class 10 examinations will begin with the mathematics paper, which includes both mathematics basic and mathematics standard options. Following this, students will appear for their Hindi examination on February 28, 2026, and the English paper on March 5, 2026.
For Class 12 students, the examination journey will commence with the English paper, offering both English core and English Elective streams on the first day of exams. The board has structured the datesheet to provide adequate preparation time between major subjects, allowing students to focus their revision efforts effectively.
Comprehensive Examination Categories
Beyond the regular board examinations, the Haryana School Education Board will conduct a wide range of additional examinations to accommodate diverse student needs. These include:
- Regular examinations for current academic year students
- HOS fresh examinations
- Re-appear examinations for previous candidates
- CTP and OCTP examinations
- Compartment examinations
- EIOP examinations
- Additional subject examinations
- Improvement examinations
This inclusive approach ensures that students from various academic backgrounds and circumstances have appropriate examination opportunities.
Special Provisions and Examination Guidelines
The board has established specific provisions for specially-abled candidates to ensure equitable examination conditions. Students with visual impairment, hearing impairment, permanent physical impairment of extremities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysprasia, or developmental aphasia will receive special accommodations including:
- Provision of an amanuensis (writer) for those who require assistance
- Additional time allocation of 20 minutes per hour for each paper
- Appropriate examination environment adjustments
Essential Examination Requirements
All candidates must adhere to strict examination protocols to ensure smooth conduct of the board exams. Key requirements include:
Admit Card: Students must produce a valid admit card featuring a scanned and attested photograph. Without this document, entry to the examination hall will be denied.
Examination Materials: Candidates should bring their own log tables for mathematics and science papers, along with pencils specifically for map work in geography and related subjects.
Prohibited Items: The board has explicitly banned calculators and mobile phones from examination halls. Any violation of this rule may result in disciplinary action, including potential cancellation of examination papers.
Emergency Contact Information
In case of emergencies or examination-related queries, students and parents can reach the board through multiple channels:
- WhatsApp number: 8816840349
- PABX telephone numbers: 01664-244171 to 244176
- Specific extensions for different departments:
- Senior Secondary Branch: Extension 296
- HOS Branch: Extension 387
- Conduct Branch: Extension 139
These contact points will be operational during examination periods to address urgent concerns and provide necessary assistance to candidates.
The release of this detailed examination schedule allows students approximately one month for final preparation before the commencement of board exams. Education experts recommend that students create structured study plans, focus on revision of key concepts, and practice previous years' question papers to optimize their performance in these crucial examinations that significantly influence academic and career pathways.
