HBSE Class 10 Hindi Exam 2026 will be conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) on 28 February 2026. The examination will be held in a single afternoon shift from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM across examination centres in Haryana. The Hindi paper is the second major subject for Class 10 students after Mathematics. More than five lakh candidates are appearing for the secondary and senior secondary board examinations at 1,431 centres across the state this year.
HBSE Class 10 Hindi Exam 2026 Timings and Reporting Schedule
Students must strictly follow the exam day schedule issued by the board to avoid last-minute inconvenience. The key timings for the Hindi examination are outlined below.
- Exam date: 28 February 2026
- Reporting time: 11:30 AM
- Entry deadline: 12:00 PM
- Reading time: 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM
- Answer writing time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Candidates reaching the examination centre after the entry deadline may not be permitted to appear for the paper.
Important Topics to Revise for HBSE Class 10 Hindi Exam
Hindi is considered a high-scoring subject if students demonstrate clarity of concepts, strong grammar, and structured answers. Before the exam, candidates should revise the following areas on priority.
- Kshitij (Literature): Poem meanings, central themes, and character sketches of main protagonists
- Kritika (Supplementary Reader): Long-answer questions based on prose lessons
- Hindi Grammar: Vachya, Pad-Parichay, Alankar, and Sandhi
- Creative Writing: Patra Lekhan and Nibandh
- Unseen Passage: Apathit Gadyansh and Kavyansh
Last-Minute Tips for HBSE 10th Hindi Exam 2026
Students appearing for the examination should keep the following instructions in mind for a smooth exam experience.
- Carry the printed HBSE admit card to the examination centre
- Bring black or blue pens for writing the paper
- Read the question paper carefully during the reading time
- Present answers neatly using headings, bullet points, and underlining key points
Following the exam guidelines and focusing on answer presentation can help students maximise their scores in the HBSE Class 10 Hindi paper 2026.