The Gujarat Board has released the schedule for Class 10 and 12 examinations. The exams will be held from February 26 to March 16, 2026, in two shifts. Students are advised to start preparing according to the subject-wise timetable.
Exam Schedule: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (Gujarat Board) has officially released the schedule for the Class 10 (SSC) and Class 12 (HSC) board examinations. These examinations will be conducted from February 26, 2026, to March 16, 2026. With the release of the examination program by the board, formal preparations related to the exams and the form-filling process for students have accelerated.
Students who will be appearing for the Class 10 or 12 board examinations this year now have a clear understanding of their subject-wise timetable. Schools have been entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that all students receive timely information about the schedule and instructions before the exams.
Detailed information and instructions regarding the examinations are available on the board's official website www.gseb.org.
Examinations to be conducted in two shifts
This time, the Gujarat Board will conduct the examinations in two different time slots.
- Class 10 examinations will be held in the morning.
- Class 12 Science and General stream examinations will be held in the afternoon.
According to the timetable, Class 10 examinations will commence on February 26 and conclude on March 16. The examinations will be held at designated centers across the state. All subjects, except vocational courses, will have a total of 80 marks.
Detailed Schedule for Class 10 Board Examinations
The dates for the main subjects in Class 10 examinations are as follows:
- February 26: Commencement of examinations
- February 28: Science
- March 4: Social Science
- March 6: Basic Mathematics
- March 9: Standard Mathematics
Students are advised to plan their studies according to these dates. A clear understanding of concepts is essential in subjects like Science and Mathematics, so using practice books and previous years' question papers will be beneficial.
Class 12 Science Stream Examinations
Class 12 Science stream examinations will be held from February 26 to March 13. During this period, exams will be conducted in the afternoon slot from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
The schedule for the main subjects is as follows:
- February 26: Physics
- February 28: Chemistry
- March 4: Biology
- March 9: Mathematics
This timetable provides Science stream students with the opportunity to utilize sufficient time between preparing for each subject. In subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, both theoretical knowledge and practical understanding are essential.
Question Paper Format
Each question paper is divided into two distinct parts:
- Part One: OMR-based
This section will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions.
- Total Marks: 50.
- Time: 1 hour.
- Part Two: Descriptive
This section will feature descriptive questions.
- Total Marks: 50.
This structure encourages students to focus not only on understanding concepts but also on their ability to write answers.
Sanskrit Examinations Timetable
- Sanskrit Prathama Examinations: February 26 to March 3
- Time: 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
- Sanskrit Madhyama Examinations: February 26 to March 13
- Time: 3:00 PM to 6:15 PM.
Examination Form Filling Process
- The Gujarat Board has also commenced the process of filling out examination forms.
- Students can register online by visiting gseb.org.
Last date for depositing regular examination fees: December 6, 2025 (until midnight).
The board has instructed all schools to cooperate with students in filling out their forms and to provide timely information, ensuring that no student misses the specified deadline.
