The Assam State Government has officially announced the examination schedule for the upcoming High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary (HS) examinations for the academic year 2025-2026. This early announcement provides students with ample time to prepare strategically for their crucial board examinations.
Complete Examination Schedule for 2026
The Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) will conduct the HSLC Class 10 examinations from February 16 to March 7, 2026. Meanwhile, the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) has scheduled the HS Class 12 examinations from February 16 to March 14, 2026.
This synchronized scheduling means both major board examinations will commence simultaneously in mid-February 2026, providing a structured examination period for students across different educational levels. The announcement, made in November 2025, gives students approximately 15 months to prepare thoroughly for their examinations.
Detailed Breakdown of Examination Periods
The HSLC Class 10 examinations will span over 20 days, concluding in early March. For HS Class 12 students, the examination period extends slightly longer, covering 27 days of intensive testing across various subjects and streams.
This early declaration of examination dates follows the education department's commitment to providing students and educational institutions with sufficient advance notice. The strategic timing allows schools to complete their syllabi well before the examinations and allocate adequate time for revision and mock tests.
Importance for Students and Educational Planning
The announcement enables students, parents, and educational institutions to plan the entire academic year effectively. With clearly defined examination dates, schools can now structure their academic calendars, ensuring complete syllabus coverage and multiple revision cycles.
Students appearing for these crucial examinations now have a definitive timeline to organize their study schedules. The extended preparation period of over a year allows for comprehensive understanding of concepts rather than last-minute cramming, potentially leading to better academic performance.
Education authorities have emphasized that this early announcement is part of their ongoing efforts to reduce examination-related stress among students. By providing clear timelines well in advance, the board aims to create a more systematic and less stressful examination environment.
Both regular and private candidates can now begin their preparation with confidence, knowing the exact timeframe for their examinations. The education department has also assured that all necessary arrangements will be made to ensure smooth conduct of examinations across all centers in Assam.
