MPBSE Announces Revised Dates for 2026 Board Examinations
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has released a revised timetable for the 2026 board exams. Students and parents can access the updated schedule on the official website, mpbse.nic.in. This revision brings specific changes to the exam dates for Class 10 and Class 12, while the annual DPSE examination remains unaffected.
Key Adjustments in the Exam Schedule
MPBSE has made notable shifts in the timing of several papers. The Class 10 Hindi paper now moves to March 6, 2026, from its original date of February 11. For Class 12 students, the Urdu and Marathi papers will also take place on March 6 instead of February 9. Additionally, the Class 12 Hindi paper has been rescheduled to March 7 from February 7.
All written examinations will follow a consistent timing pattern. They will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Candidates must arrive at their exam centers by 8:30 AM. Entry gates will close at 8:45 AM sharp. Answer sheets will be distributed at 8:50 AM, with question papers handed out at 8:55 AM.
Practical Examinations and Pass Criteria
Practical examinations for both Class 10 and Class 12 are scheduled between February 10 and March 10, 2026. These will be conducted at designated centers across Madhya Pradesh. To pass the MPBSE board exams, students must secure a minimum of 33 percent marks in each subject. They also need an overall aggregate score of 33 percent.
Background on Previous Year Results
In 2025, the MP Board announced results for Class 10 and 12 on May 6. The overall pass percentage for Class 10 stood at 76.22 percent. Class 12 recorded a pass rate of 74.48 percent. Pragya Jaiswal topped the Class 10 exam with a perfect 100 percent score.
Girls outperformed boys in the 2025 exams. They achieved a pass percentage of 68.42 percent, compared to 60.54 percent for boys. Government schools across the state showed better performance than private schools that year.
Second Chance Examination System
Starting in 2025, MPBSE replaced the traditional supplementary exam with a new 'second chance examination.' For Class 10 students, this exam was held from June 17 to June 26, 2025. Class 12 students took their second chance exams from June 17 to July 5, 2025.
The School Education Department of Madhya Pradesh shared the revised schedule on social media. They posted details on platform X, confirming the partial modifications to the high school and higher secondary exam timetable.
