The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has released the official datesheets for the 2026 HSLC Class 10 and HS Class 12 board exams.
The Class 10 exams will begin on February 10, 2026, and conclude on February 27, while the Class 12 exams will commence on February 11 and continue till March 16.
The Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, shared the schedule on X. Students across the state have time to prepare for these crucial assessments, helping map their academic and professional futures.
Exam Dates and Schedule Announced
The Assam HSLC (Class 10) exams will officially start with the MIL/English paper on February 10, 2026. Exams will run till February 27, with most theory papers lasting three hours conducted in two shifts: morning (9 am to 12 pm) and afternoon (1:30 pm to 4:30 pm).
The Assam HS (Class 12) board exams will begin on February 11 with the English paper, and final papers including Entrepreneurship Development and Advance Sanskrit will be held on March 16. Practical exam dates will be announced separately.
Statistics and Academic Insights
In 2025, over 4 lakh students appeared for the HSLC Class 10 exams with a pass percentage of 63.98. The Class 12 exams saw 3,02,420 students registered across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational streams. Arts had the highest enrolment followed by Science, Commerce, and Vocational education.
Pass percentages in 2025 were 81.03% for Arts, 84.88% for Science, 82.18% for Commerce, and 68.55% for Vocational studies. Educators stress balanced preparation, with both academic rigor and wellness.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
Board exams are important milestones, but holistic student support is key to ensuring a positive experience. The Logical Indian advocates for mental health awareness, stress reduction, and equitable access to learning resources. Educational bodies and communities must collaborate to foster environments where students thrive academically and emotionally.
News in Q&A
- What are the exam dates for Assam Class 10 and Class 12 board exams in 2026?
Class 10 exams will start on February 10, 2026, and conclude by February 27. Class 12 exams commence on February 11 and finish by March 16. - Who announced the Assam board exam schedule 2026 and where?
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the official datesheets on social media platform X, confirming the dates for both board exams. - How many students are expected to appear for these board exams?
More than four lakh students will appear for Class 10 exams, and over three lakh students for Class 12 across Assam. - What is the exam schedule and format?
Most theory papers will be three hours long, held in two sessions—morning (9 am to 12 pm) and afternoon (1:30 pm to 4:30 pm). Practical exam dates will be released later. - How did students perform in the previous board exams?
In 2025, the Class 10 pass percentage was 63.98%, while Class 12 pass percentages were over 80% in Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. Vocational streams recorded a pass rate of 68.55%.
