Official Announcements at a Glance
- HSLC (Class 10) Exam Dates: February 10, 2026 – February 27, 2026.
- HS (Class 12) Exam Dates: February 11, 2026 – March 16, 2026.
- HS Practical Exams: January 27, 2026 – February 7, 2026.
- HSLC Practical Exams: Dates to be notified separately in due course.
- New Board Name: Exams are conducted by ASSEB (Assam State School Education Board), Div-1 (SEBA) & Div-2 (AHSEC).
The wait is over for lakhs of students across Assam! The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has officially released the examination programmes for both the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary (HS) Final Examinations for 2026. Whether you are in Class 10 or Class 12, this article provides the complete, detailed routine straight from the official notification.
HSLC Examination 2026 Programme (Class 10)
The ASSEB Division-1 (formerly SEBA) has scheduled the Class 10 exams to begin on **February 10, 2026**. The exams will be held in two shifts:
- Morning Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Afternoon Shift: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Note: 5 minutes extra time is allowed before each shift (8:55 AM / 1:25 PM) for reading the question paper.
| Date & Day | Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon) | Afternoon (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 (Tuesday) | MIL / English (IL) | - |
| Feb 13, 2026 (Friday) | Social Science | - |
| Feb 14, 2026 (Saturday) | Music (E), Dance (E), Wood Craft (E), Home Science (E) | Fine Art (E), Weaving & Textile Design (E) |
| Feb 16, 2026 (Monday) | English | - |
| Feb 20, 2026 (Friday) | General Mathematics | - |
| Feb 23, 2026 (Monday) | General Science | - |
| Feb 24, 2026 (Tuesday) | Manipuri (E), Santhali (E) | - |
| Feb 25, 2026 (Wednesday) | Hindi (E), Garment Designing (E) | - |
| Feb 26, 2026 (Thursday) | Advanced Mathematics (E), Geography (E), History (E), Sanskrit (E), Computer Science (E), Commerce (E), Arabic (E), Persian (E), Nepali (E) | Assamese (E) |
| Feb 27, 2026 (Friday) | Retail Trade, IT/ITES, Private Security, Health Care, Agriculture, Tourism, Automotive, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, etc. (All NSQF Subjects) | - |
Higher Secondary Final Examination 2026 Programme (Class 12)
The ASSEB Division-II (formerly AHSEC) has scheduled the Class 12 exams to start on **February 11, 2026**, and conclude on **March 16, 2026**.
Practical Exams: Will be held from 27th January 2026 to 7th February 2026.
- Morning Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Afternoon Shift: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
| Date & Day | Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon) | Afternoon (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 (Wednesday) | - | English |
| Feb 12, 2026 (Thursday) | - | Swadesh Adhyayan |
| Feb 14, 2026 (Saturday) | - | MIL / Alternative English |
| Feb 16, 2026 (Monday) | - | Anthropology / Sociology / Sales Management |
| Feb 20, 2026 (Friday) | - | Statistics |
| Feb 21, 2026 (Saturday) | Music Group A | Computer Science & Application |
| Feb 23, 2026 (Monday) | - | Biology / Insurance / History |
| Feb 24, 2026 (Tuesday) | Music Group B | Vocational Paper-I |
| Feb 25, 2026 (Wednesday) | - | Tai Language |
| Feb 26, 2026 (Thursday) | - | Bihu |
| Feb 27, 2026 (Friday) | - | Mathematics |
| Feb 28, 2026 (Saturday) | NSQF Subjects | Music Group C |
| Mar 5, 2026 (Thursday) | - | Physics / Accountancy / Education |
| Mar 6, 2026 (Friday) | - | Community Science / Vocational Paper-II |
| Mar 7, 2026 (Saturday) | - | Logic & Philosophy / Finance / Psychology |
| Mar 9, 2026 (Monday) | - | Chemistry / Business Studies / Political Science |
| Mar 10, 2026 (Tuesday) | - | Business Maths & Stats / Geography / Geology |
| Mar 11, 2026 (Wednesday) | - | Adv. Languages / Arabic / Persian / Sanskrit |
| Mar 12, 2026 (Thursday) | - | Economics |
| Mar 13, 2026 (Friday) | - | Multimedia and Web Technology |
| Mar 14, 2026 (Saturday) | - | Fine Arts / Economic Geography / Biotechnology |
| Mar 16, 2026 (Monday) | - | Advance Sanskrit / Entrepreneurship Development |
Preparation Strategy for Assam Board Students 2026
With the routine now in your hands, the countdown has officially begun. Here are specialized tips for both HSLC and HS students.
For HSLC (Class 10) Students:
- Focus on Maths & Science: These subjects have gaps (Feb 17 for Maths, Feb 20 for Science). Use these gaps for revision, but ensure your syllabus is 100% complete by January 15th.
- Social Science Strategy: You have a gap of 3 days before Social Science (Feb 24). Use this to revise History dates and Geography maps.
- Solve Test Papers: Purchase a good "Test Paper" book (like ABTA or SEBA) and solve at least one full paper daily from January.
For HS (Class 12) Students:
- Science Stream: Physics (Mar 5) and Chemistry (Mar 9) have decent gaps. Focus on deriving formulas and practicing numericals. Don't neglect English (Feb 11), as it's the first paper and sets the mood.
- Arts Stream: Subjects like Political Science (Mar 9) and Education (Mar 5) require long answers. Practice writing 5-6 mark answers within a time limit.
- Practical Marks: Your practicals in Jan-Feb are crucial. Ensure your laboratory notebook is complete and signed. These marks are "easy" if you are disciplined.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. The ASSEB has released the official routine. The exam begins on February 10, 2026. Any confusion about cancellation is incorrect.
The subjects remain: English, MIL (Assamese/Bengali/Hindi etc.), General Science, General Mathematics, Social Science, and one Elective subject (like Adv. Maths, Geography, Computer Science).
The Matric (HSLC) exam for the *current* batch (2025-26 session) will be held in **2026** (Feb-March). The 2025 exams were for the previous batch.
Yes, 92% is excellent. In the Assam board, 85% and above is considered "Distinction" and 75% is "Star Marks". Scoring 92% places you among the top rankers in the state.
Most students find **Advanced Mathematics** or **General Mathematics** the most challenging due to the need for logical problem-solving. **Social Science** can also be tough due to the volume of memorization required.
The topper for the 2026 exam will be declared with the results in May/June 2026. The 2025 topper was Anurag Doloi from Jorhat, who scored 593/600.