The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has officially announced the exam dates for the MP Board 2026 Class 10 and 12 examinations. The announcement follows the board meeting held on August 13, 2025. In 2025, over 15 lakh students appeared for the exams, with a pass rate of 76.22% for Class 10 and 74.48% for Class 12.
MP Board Exam Dates 2026
The MP Board Class 12 exams for regular and private students will run from February 7 to March 3, 2026. Similarly, the Class 10 exams will be conducted from February 18 to March 3, 2026. Additionally, the Diploma in Pre-School Education (DPSE) exams are scheduled from February 10 to February 19, 2026. The board will hold all these exams in a morning session, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Exam Name | Exam Dates | Time |
Class 12 Higher Secondary | Feb 7 – Mar 3, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Class 10 High School | Feb 18 – Mar 3, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
DPSE | Feb 10 – Feb 19, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Practical examinations for Class 10, Class 12, and DPSE will take place between February 10 and March 10, 2026. Schools and exam centres will provide the specific schedules for these practicals.
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The MPBSE will release the detailed, subject-wise MP Board timetable soon on its official website, mpbse.nic.in. The board will likely issue the MP Board 2026 admit cards in the last week of January 2026. Students must carry their admit card and school ID to the exam centre. They should arrive at least 30 minutes before the exam begins.