The long-awaited news is finally here for students under the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE). The 2026 date sheet for Class 10 (HSLC), Class 12 (HSSLC), and Class 11 promotion exams has been officially released — giving thousands of students across Nagaland a clear timetable to plan their final revision. If you’re a student, parent, or teacher, this article breaks down everything you must know: dates, subject-wise schedule, how to download, and smart preparation tips to help you ace the exams.
Background — Who is NBSE & Why This Date Sheet Matters
NBSE is the state education board governing secondary and higher secondary schooling in Nagaland. The board conducts annual board exams — HSLC for Class 10 and HSSLC for Class 12 — similar to other state boards across India. The date sheet is the official timetable that defines when each subject’s exam will be held.
Why is this release important? Because once the exam dates are out:
Students know when to begin final revision
Schools can plan holidays, extra classes, or internal assessments
Parents can arrange travel or logistics (especially if home-town or hostel)
Teachers & coaching institutes can schedule revision sessions
So for many stakeholders, this is the first clear signal to shift into exam-preparation mode.
What’s New This Year: Release Timing & Scope
This year’s release is significant for three reasons:
It covers HSLC (Class 10), HSSLC (Class 12) and Class 11 Promotion Exams.
The timetable was published well in advance, giving nearly three months before exam start — extra time for planning.
The board has also clearly defined exam timings, shift schedules and subject-wise distribution to avoid confusion. That means no more guesswork — students now have clarity.
HSLC (Class 10)
Exams start February 13, 2026 and run till February 26, 2026.
HSSLC (Class 12)
Exams begin February 12, 2026 and conclude on March 9, 2026.
Class 11 Promotion Exams
This schedule was also released along with HSLC and HSSLC — ensuring Class 11 students aren’t left behind.
Important Dates — At a Glance
| Exam Type | Start Date | End Date | Shift Timing |
| HSLC (Class 10) | 13 Feb 2026 | 26 Feb 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| HSSLC (Class 12) | 12 Feb 2026 | 9 Mar 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| Class 11 Promotion | From 12 Feb 2026 | — | Depends (often 1 pm–4 pm for some papers) |
Subject-wise Date Sheet Highlights
HSLC (Class 10): Key Subjects & Dates
Social Science: 13 Feb 2026
Science: 16 Feb 2026
English: 18 Feb 2026
Second Language (Alt English / Ao / Bengali / Hindi / Lotha / Tenyidie / Sumi): 20 Feb 2026
Mathematics A / B: 24 Feb 2026
Sixth Subjects (Book Keeping & Accountancy / Environmental Education / Foundation of IT / Music) & Vocational Subjects: 26 Feb 2026
HSSLC (Class 12): Key Subjects & Dates
For Class 12, the schedule spans a wide array of streams — Arts, Science, Commerce — and includes both compulsory and optional/vocational subjects. Here are some:
English: 12 Feb 2026
Geography / Music: 15 Feb 2026
Sociology / Business Studies: 17 Feb 2026
Education / Psychology / Entrepreneurship: 19 Feb 2026
Political Science / Physics / Fundamentals of Business Maths: 23 Feb 2026 Alternative English / Regional Languages: 25 Feb 2026 Economics / Biology: 27 Feb 2026
History / Accountancy / Chemistry: 2 Mar 2026
Computer Science / Informatics Practices: 4 Mar 2026
Vocational Subjects (like Agriculture, ITES, Retail, Healthcare, etc): 6 Mar 2026
Last Papers (Philosophy / Financial Market Management / Mathematics): 9 Mar 2026
This layout gives a broad window, giving students flexibility to plan.
Where & How to Download the Official Date Sheet
You can download the official PDF of the date sheet from the NBSE website: nbsenl.edu.in — head to the “News & Updates” or “Examination / Date Sheet” section. Just make sure you have a stable internet connection and a PDF reader (or print it out) so that you have offline access as well.
Final Thoughts — Make the Most of This Head Start
The release of the 2026 exam date sheet by NBSE is a welcome move — giving students clarity, time, and a fair chance to prepare. Since the dates are locked in, you now have enough runway for focused revision, mocks, and last-minute brush-ups.
Use the extra time smartly. Don’t rush. Start with tough or early-exam subjects, manage your time, take short breaks, and revise regularly. With consistent effort and a calm mind, you can turn this date sheet into a launch pad for success.
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