The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has announced a significant academic reform for Class 5 students. From the 2026–27 academic year, the automatic promotion system will no longer apply to the RBSE Class 5 board examination. Under the revised framework, student promotion will depend strictly on exam performance, with mandatory re-examinations introduced for those who do not meet the minimum passing criteria.
RBSE Class 5 No-Detention Policy Withdrawal Details
The board has clarified that students appearing for the RBSE Class 5 Board Exam 2026 must qualify to move to the next class. Those who fail to achieve the required marks in the initial attempt will not be promoted automatically. Instead, eligible students will be given an additional opportunity through a re-examination. This move aims to strengthen foundational learning and academic accountability at the primary level.
Re-Examination and Detention Rules for Class 5 Students
As per the revised rules, the promotion process will follow a structured evaluation method. The key provisions are outlined below. Students failing the first examination will be allowed to appear for a second test conducted by the board. However, this re-exam is mandatory and performance-based.
- Students who pass the re-exam will be promoted to Class 6
- Students who fail the re-exam will be detained in Class 5
- Detained students must repeat the academic year before reappearing
This policy marks a departure from earlier practices where students progressed automatically regardless of academic outcomes.
RBSE Class 5 Board Exam 2026 Schedule
The board has already released the examination timetable for Class 5. The exams will be conducted in a single shift across all centres. According to the official schedule, the RBSE Class 5 Board Exam 2026 will be held from 20 February 2026 to 05 March 2026. Each paper will take place in the afternoon session from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Students are advised to prepare in accordance with the updated evaluation framework, as academic performance will now play a decisive role in promotion decisions.