HBSE Board Exams 2026: Detailed Exam Timings, Guidelines, and Provisions

The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE) has announced that the board exams for class 10th and 12th will commence on February 25, 2026, marking a significant academic year for thousands of students across the state.

The examinations are scheduled to run from February 26, 2026 to April 1, 2026. Seniors will take their senior secondary exams from February 25 to April 1. The exam schedule is designed to provide ample time for students to prepare and clear doubts, with a total duration of approximately two months.

Haryana's education department has laid out stringent measures to ensure a fair and transparent examination process. One of the critical steps is the enforcement of Section 163, which prohibits any activity within a 200-meter radius of the examination centers, including photocopy shops, restaurants, and any places that could potentially serve as examination aids.

To maintain the privacy and integrity of the examination, mobile devices, including phones and calculators, will be prohibited. All students must bring their own log tables and pencils as a substitute for the examination centers' equipment. CCTV surveillance, flying squads, and supervisors will closely monitor each examination center to ensure a secure environment.

With around 566,400 candidates expected across 1,421 examination centers state-wide, the administration has taken extensive precautions to ensure a disciplined and secure examination environment. The presence of police personnel two hours before the start of each exam is a critical measure, and their scanning activities are a significant deterrent for any potential breaches of conduct.

HBSE, in collaboration with the administration and the police, is committed to upholding examination ethics and ensuring that every student appears in class with their admit card. The Haryana Board has also issued guidelines for students, specifying the rules and regulations to be followed during the exams. The most notable rule is the necessity to bring a color-coded admit card, which serves as a valid identity verification during the examination.

The news is not only significant for students preparing for board exams but also for parents and the administration. It underscores the importance of adherence to the rules and guidelines, and the stringent measures implemented to safeguard the integrity of the examination process. For more comprehensive information, the HBSE provides a direct link for downloading the HBSE Haryana Board ADMIT CARD 2026.