Students in Nagaland waiting for their board exam schedule can stop refreshing the website now. The Nagaland Board of School Education has finally released the 2026 exam timetable for HSLC (Class 10), HSSLC (Class 12), and Class 11 Promotion Exams.
The schedule is live on the official website nbsenl.edu.in. If you haven't checked it yet, here's the complete breakdown.
Direct Link: HSLC 2026 Routine
Direct Link: HSSLC 2026 Routine
When Do Exams Begin?
Class 12 students are up first. Their exams start on February 12, 2026 with English.
Class 10 exams follow right after, beginning on February 13, 2026 with Social Science.
Class 11 Promotion Exams run alongside Class 12 but in the afternoon slot.
Class 10 (HSLC) Exam Schedule
Here's when each paper is happening:
February 13 (Friday) – Social Science
February 16 (Monday) – Science
February 18 (Wednesday) – English
February 20 (Friday) – Second Language (you pick from Alt. English, Ao, Bengali, Hindi, Lotha, Tenyidie, or Sumi)
February 24 (Tuesday) – Mathematics A or Mathematics B
February 26 (Thursday) – Sixth Subjects like Book Keeping, Environmental Education, IT Foundation, or Music
Same day, February 26, vocational subjects happen from 9 am to 11 am. This covers Agriculture, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Electronics, ITES, Multi Skill Foundation, Plumbing, Retail, and Tourism & Hospitality.
Class 12 (HSSLC) Exam Schedule
Class 12 has a longer stretch. Here's the full lineup:
February 12 (Thursday) – English
February 15 (Saturday) – Geography or Music
February 17 (Tuesday) – Sociology or Business Studies
February 19 (Thursday) – Education, Psychology, or Entrepreneurship
February 23 (Monday) – Political Science, Physics, or Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
February 25 (Wednesday) – Second Language options
February 27 (Friday) – Economics or Biology
March 2 (Monday) – History, Accountancy, or Chemistry
March 4 (Wednesday) – Computer Science or Informatics Practices
March 6 (Friday) – Vocational Subjects from 9 am to 11 am
March 9 (Monday) – Philosophy, Financial Market Management, or Mathematics
Class 11 Promotion Exam Schedule
Class 11 follows almost the same dates as Class 12 but shifts to the afternoon. Exams run from 1 pm to 4 pm.
The subjects and dates mirror Class 12 for the most part. Vocational papers on March 7 run shorter, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Environmental Education wraps things up on March 9.
February 12 (Thursday) – English
February 14 (Saturday) – Geography or Music
February 17 (Tuesday) – Sociology or Business Studies
February 19 (Thursday) – Education, Psychology, or Entrepreneurship
February 23 (Monday) – Political Science, Physics, or Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
February 25 (Wednesday) – Second Language (Alt. English, Ao, Bengali, Hindi, Lotha, Sumi, or Tenyidie)
February 27 (Friday) – Economics or Biology
March 2 (Monday) – History, Accountancy, or Chemistry
March 4 (Wednesday) – Computer Science or Informatics Practices
March 6 (Friday) – Philosophy, Financial Market Management, or Mathematics
March 7 (Saturday) – Vocational Subjects from 1 pm to 3 pm (Agriculture, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Electronics, Healthcare, ITES, Retail, Tourism & Hospitality)
March 9 (Monday) – Environmental Education
Exam Timings to Remember
For Class 10 and 12 board exams, all papers happen in the morning from 9 am to 12 noon.
Class 11 Promotion Exams are in the afternoon from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Vocational papers have shorter durations, usually two hours.
A Few Reminders
Show up at least 30 minutes before the exam starts. Nobody wants last-minute panic.
Carry your admit card every single day. They won't let you in without it.
Bring the basics – pens, pencils, geometry box for Maths. Leave your phone at home or it'll just cause trouble.
Where to Find the Official Timetable
Everything is available on nbsenl.edu.in. Download the PDF, take a printout, and stick it somewhere you'll see it daily.
Good luck with your preparation!
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