The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has officially unveiled the annual examination timetable for the academic session 2025-26 for students in classes 5 and 8. In a significant announcement for lakhs of students and parents across the state, the board confirmed that the examinations will commence on February 20, 2026. The entire examination process is slated to be completed in approximately ten days.
MP Board Class 8 Exam Schedule: Subject-Wise Breakdown
The board exams for Class 8 will kick off with the First Language paper on the inaugural day, Friday, February 20, 2026. Students can appear for papers in Sanskrit, various regional languages, Hindi, English, or Marathi. The following day, February 21, will be dedicated to the Second Language examination.
After a break on Sunday, exams resume on Monday, February 23, with the Third Language paper. The schedule for the core subjects is as follows: Mathematics on Wednesday, February 25, Social Science on Thursday, February 26, and the final paper, Science, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. All papers for Class 8 are based on the curriculum prescribed by SCERT and NCERT.
Detailed Class 8 Timetable
February 20, Friday: First Language (Sanskrit/Regional Language, Hindi, English, Marathi)
February 21, Saturday: Second Language (Sanskrit/Regional Language, Sanskrit, Hindi, English)
February 23, Monday: Third Language (English/Regional Language, English, Hindi/Marathi)
February 25, Wednesday: Mathematics
February 26, Thursday: Social Science (Sanskrit/Regional Language, Sanskrit, Hindi/Marathi)
February 28, Saturday: Science
MP Board Class 5 Exam Dates and Pattern
Similar to the senior class, the Class 5 annual examinations will also begin on February 20, 2026. The first day will feature language papers including Hindi, English, Urdu, and Marathi. The examination for Mathematics and Sanskrit is scheduled for the very next day, Saturday, February 21.
The timetable for Class 5 includes papers in Hindi and English on February 23, followed by Environmental Studies on February 25. The annual exams for Class 5 students will conclude with the Social Science paper on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Detailed Class 5 Timetable
February 20, Friday: Hindi, English, Urdu, Marathi
February 21, Saturday: Mathematics, Sanskrit
February 23, Monday: Hindi, English
February 25, Wednesday: Environmental Studies
February 26, Thursday: Social Science (Sanskrit/Regional Language, Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi, Sanskrit)
Key Examination Guidelines and Timing
In its official notification, the MP Board has specified uniform timing for all papers across both classes. Every examination will be conducted in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. This provides students with a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete their papers. The board has reiterated that the syllabus and question patterns are strictly aligned with the SCERT and NCERT frameworks, ensuring a standardized assessment across Madhya Pradesh.
The release of this detailed schedule well in advance is expected to help students, parents, and schools plan their academic and revision schedules effectively. It allows ample time for systematic preparation, reducing last-minute stress for the young examinees appearing in these crucial foundational-level board exams.
