MP, Maharashtra, Bihar, UP and Rajasthan state board exams 2026: Class 10 & 12 dates and schedule; what we know so far
The 2026 state board exams for class 10 and 12 across five major states – Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan – are gradually coming into focus. Of these, the Madhya Pradesh Board has released the full timetable, while other boards have announced dates or are expected to release detailed schedules in the coming months. Students and parents should regularly check official board websites for updates and subject-wise timetables.Most boards are expected to follow previous patterns, with theory exams conducted largely in February and March, while practical exams take place 2–4 weeks earlier. Exam timings vary, with some boards conducting single morning shifts and others using a two-shift system for theory examinations.MP board exam 2026 timetable releasedThe Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has officially released the exam timetable for 2026. Class 10 exams are scheduled from February 11 to March 2, while class 12 exams will run from February 7 to March 3. Practical exams for both classes are set between February 10 and March 10. Theory exams will take place in a single morning shift from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.Students can download the complete timetable from the official MPBSE website mpbse.nic.in.Direct link to download the MP Board timetable 2026Maharashtra board announces exam datesThe Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced exam dates for 2026. HSC (class 12) exams will be held from February 10 to March 18, while SSC (class 10) exams are scheduled from February 20 to March 18. Practical exams for HSC students will take place from January 23 to February 9, and SSC practicals from February 2 to February 18. Detailed subject-wise timetables are expected soon.The official Maharashtra Board website for updates is mahahsscboard.in.Bihar board timetable expected in DecemberThe Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is expected to release its 2026 timetable in December 2025. Class 12 exams are likely to be held from February 1 to February 15, and class 10 exams from February 17 to February 25. Practical exams are expected to be conducted in January 2026.Official information can be checked at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.UP board timetable expected in NovemberThe Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is expected to release its exam timetable in November 2025. Theory exams are likely between February and March, with practical exams tentatively scheduled from January 21 to February 5. UP Board usually conducts exams in two shifts: morning from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM, and afternoon from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.Updates are available on the official website upmsp.edu.in.Rajasthan board timetable expected in JanuaryThe Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is expected to release the class 10 and 12 timetable in January 2026. Exams for both classes are likely to be conducted between March and April, with practical exams scheduled in January and February for regular students. Theory exams will be held in a single shift from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM.Students can monitor official updates at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.Overview of 2026 state board exams
Students are advised to use this overview as a reference while waiting for official timetables and to prepare according to their respective board schedules.
