The wait is finally over for lakhs of students in Haryana. The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), also known as HBSE, has officially released the exam dates for the 2026 Class 10 and Class 12 annual board examinations.
If you are a student or a parent waiting for the timetable, mark your calendars immediately. The exams are set to begin in late February, giving students less than a month for their final revisions. Here is everything you need to know about the schedule, timings, and how to download the official PDF.
HBSE Board Exam Schedule 2026: Key Highlights
The board released the date sheet on January 27, 2026, confirming that exams for both classes will run in a single shift.
- Class 12 Exams Start: February 25, 2026
- Class 10 Exams Start: February 26, 2026
- Exam Timing: 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM (Afternoon Shift)
- Official Website: bseh.org.in
This year, the board has ensured that there are sufficient gaps between major subjects to help students prepare better.
Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 (Major Subjects)
The Secondary (Class 10) exams kick off with Mathematics. Here are the dates for the main subjects:
- Feb 26 (Thursday): Mathematics (Standard & Basic)
- Feb 28 (Saturday): Hindi
- Mar 05 (Thursday): English
- Mar 12 (Thursday): Science
- Mar 16 (Monday): Social Science
- Mar 20 (Friday): NSQF Subjects (IT, Retail, Automobile, etc.)
Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 (Major Subjects)
The Senior Secondary (Class 12) exams begin a day earlier with English. Here is the schedule for key streams:
- Feb 25 (Wednesday): English (Core/Elective)
- Feb 27 (Friday): Political Science
- Mar 02 (Monday): Physics / Economics
- Mar 06 (Friday): History / Biology
- Mar 09 (Monday): Chemistry / Accountancy
- Mar 17 (Tuesday): Mathematics
- Mar 24 (Tuesday): Hindi
- Apr 01 (Wednesday): Last day (NSQF Subjects)
Important Updates for Students
1. Exam Timings & Entry
Unlike many other state boards that hold exams in the morning, HBSE has scheduled these papers in the afternoon shift from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Students must reach their exam centers by 12:00 PM to avoid last-minute panic.
2. Admit Card Release Date
Now that the date sheet is out, the HBSE Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released in the second week of February 2026.
- Regular Students: You must collect your admit card from your school principal.
- Private Candidates: You can download it directly from the official website once the link is active.
3. Practical Exams
For regular students, practical exams are generally conducted at the school level in early February (before the theory exams begin). Please check with your school for your specific batch dates.
How to Download the Date Sheet PDF
Official links are now active. Follow these simple steps to get your time table:
- Go to the official website: bseh.org.in
- Look for the “News” or “Announcements” section on the homepage.
- Click on the link titled “Date Sheet Secondary/Sr. Secondary Annual Exam 2026”.
- A PDF file will open.
- Download and save it for your reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When do the HBSE Class 10 exams start?
The Class 10 board exams begin on February 26, 2026, with the Mathematics paper.
Q2: What is the official website to download the date sheet?
You can download the official time table from bseh.org.in.
Q3: Are the exams in the morning or evening shift?
The exams will be held in a single afternoon shift from 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM.
Q4: When will the HBSE Admit Card 2026 be released?
Admit cards are likely to be released around February 10-15, 2026.
Q5: Is there any holiday between major exams?
Yes, the board has provided gaps between major papers like Science, Math, and English to allow revision time.