The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has officially unveiled the much-anticipated timetables for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations for the year 2026. This announcement is critical for thousands of students preparing for their final school assessments.
For Class 10 students, exams are scheduled to commence on January 30 and will conclude on February 11, 2026. Class 12 examinations will follow, beginning on February 18 and running until March 13, 2026.
With the comprehensive schedule now available, students can strategically plan their revision, manage their study time effectively for each subject, and familiarize themselves with the essential rules and guidelines for exam day. The board has also confirmed that students will be given a few minutes to read through the question paper before the official writing time begins. Detailed entry rules and precise timing instructions have been included in the official notification.
Meghalaya Board Exam Schedule at a Glance
Here’s a quick overview of the key dates, perfect for display at home or for quick reference on your device:
- Class 10 Exams: January 30 to February 11, 2026
- Class 12 Exams: February 18 to March 13, 2026
Most theoretical examinations for both classes will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Certain vocational papers will have a shorter duration, scheduled from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
MBOSE Class 10: Subject-Wise Dates
Students should take note of the subject sequence to tailor their preparation:
- English: January 30, 2026
- Science: February 2, 2026
- Health and Physical Education / Computer Science / Vocational: February 4, 2026
- Social Science: February 6, 2026
- Mathematics / Special Mathematics: February 9, 2026
- Indian Languages / Additional English: February 11, 2026
This thoughtfully designed schedule includes adequate breaks between major subjects, allowing students ample time for focused revision after each examination.
MBOSE Class 12: Subject-Wise Dates
Class 12 students should review their specific stream and subject dates carefully:
- English: February 18, 2026
- Modern Indian Languages / Alternative English: February 19, 2026
- Sociology: February 20, 2026
- Economics / Physics / Poultry Farming-IV / Computer Technique-IV: February 23, 2026
- Elective Languages / Biology / Entrepreneurship (Commerce): February 25, 2026
- Other subjects, including Mathematics, Computer Science, Accountancy, Political Science, and more, are scheduled to continue until March 13, 2026.
Students across Science, Commerce, Arts, and Vocational streams are advised to pay close attention to their individual subject sequences to optimize their preparation strategies.
Essential Exam Day Rules and Timings
Adhering to exam day instructions is paramount. Here are the key timings and rules:
- Entry to Exam Hall: Begins at 9:30 AM
- Question Paper Distribution: 9:45 AM
- Answer Sheet Distribution: 9:50 AM
- Reading Time: 10 minutes before writing commences
- Writing Begins: 10:00 AM
It is crucial for all students to bring their admit card and a valid school ID. Entry into the examination hall will not be permitted without these mandatory documents.