NBSE HSLC, HSSLC Exam Dates 2026 Released, Class 10 & 12 Papers in Feb

The Nagaland Board of School Education has released the NBSE HSLC and HSSLC exam dates 2026 on its official portal. The Class 12 exams will start on 12 February, while the Class 10 papers will begin on 13 February 2026. All papers will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM across the state.

The board has also confirmed that HSSLC practical exams will be conducted from 3 December to 12 December 2025. The early practical schedule will help students prepare for both practical and written assessments in a structured manner.

NBSE HSSLC Exam Date Sheet 2026 (Class 12)

The Class 12 schedule covers core and elective subjects, beginning with English on 12 February. Students must review the complete timetable before planning revision.

HSSLC 2026 Exam Dates

• 12 February: English
• 14 February: Geography / Music
• 17 February: Sociology / Business Studies
• 19 February: Education / Psychology / Entrepreneurship
• 23 February: Political Science / Fundamentals of Business Mathematics / Physics
• 25 February: Alternative English / Hindi / Bengali / Tenyidie / Sumi / Ao / Lotha
• 27 February: Economics / Biology
• 2 March: History / Accountancy / Chemistry
• 4 March: Computer Science / Informatics Practices
• 6 March (9 AM–11 AM): Vocational Subjects
  • Information Technology Enabled Services
  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Beauty and Wellness
  • Electronics and Hardware
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Agriculture
  • Automotive
• 9 March: Philosophy / Financial Market Management / Mathematics

NBSE HSLC Exam Routine 2026 (Class 10)

Class 10 exams begin on 13 February and include major subjects such as Social Sciences, Science and English.

HSLC 2026 Exam Dates

• 13 February: Social Sciences
• 16 February: Science
• 18 February: English
• 20 February: Second Language
  • Hindi
  • Alternative English
  • Sumi
  • Lotha
  • Tenyidie
  • Ao
  • Bengali
• 24 February: Mathematics A / Mathematics B
• 26 February (9 AM–11 AM): Vocational Subjects
  • Information Technology Enabled Services
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Beauty and Wellness
  • Electronics and Hardware
  • Multi Skill Foundation Course
  • Agriculture
  • Retaiĺ- Healthcare
• Sixth Subject (Date pending):
  • Foundation of Information Technology
  • Music
  • Home Science
  • Book Keeping & Accountancy
  • Environmental Education

NBSE 2026 Exam Instructions

NBSE has directed all students to carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID on the examination day. Entry will be allowed only after verification at the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. Missing these documents may lead to denial of entry.

The board also stated that the exam routine will not change due to any unexpected holiday, and only official announcements can revise exam dates.

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