RANCHI – The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has officially announced the timetable for the Class 10th (Matric) and Class 12th (Intermediate) Board Examinations for the year 2026. The board exams for both classes will commence on February 3, 2026 . Class 10th examinations are scheduled to conclude on February 17, 2026 , while Class 12th examinations will conclude on February 23, 2026 .
JAC has established distinct examination sessions for each class. Class 10th exams will be conducted in the morning session, starting at 9:45 AM and concluding at 1:00 PM . Class 12th exams will take place in the afternoon session, running from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM . Students must note these specific timings for their respective examinations to ensure timely arrival.
The release of these detailed dates provides a clear roadmap for students preparing for the 2026 board examinations. Candidates should immediately review the subject-wise schedules. This early review enables them to finalize their study plans and preparation strategies well in advance of the exam period, allocating sufficient time for each subject.
JAC Class 10th (Matric) Examination Schedule 2026
The Jharkhand Board’s Class 10th examinations will be held over 15 days in February 2026. The schedule below outlines the subject for each examination day for Matric students.
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| February 3, 2026 | Vocational Subject |
| February 4, 2026 | Hindi ‘A’ & Hindi ‘B’ |
| February 5, 2026 | Commerce and Home Science |
| February 6, 2026 | Urdu, Bangla, Oriya |
| February 7, 2026 | Social Science |
| February 9, 2026 | Science |
| February 10, 2026 | Music |
| February 11, 2026 | Mathematics |
| February 13, 2026 | English |
| February 14, 2026 | Kharia / Nagpuri / Panch Pargania / Khortha / Kurmali |
| February 16, 2026 | Sanskrit |
| February 17, 2026 | Arabic / Mundari / Santhali / Oraon / Persian / Ho |
JAC Class 12th (Intermediate) Examination Schedule 2026
The Jharkhand Board’s Class 12th examinations are scheduled across 21 days throughout February 2026. This comprehensive timetable details each subject examination for Intermediate students across various streams.
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| February 3, 2026 | Vocational Subject |
| February 4, 2026 | Economics, Anthropology |
| February 5, 2026 | Mathematics/Statistics |
| February 6, 2026 | Economics, Accountancy |
| February 7, 2026 | Physics |
| February 9, 2026 | Biology (Botany+Zoology), Business Studies, Sociology |
| February 10, 2026 | Geology, Business Studies, Geography |
| February 11, 2026 | Entrepreneurship, Home Science |
| February 13, 2026 | Philosophy, Chemistry |
| February 14, 2026 | History |
| February 16, 2026 | Political Science |
| February 17, 2026 | Psychology, Computer Science |
| February 18, 2026 | Hindi ‘A’ & English ‘A’ (Arts) |
| February 20, 2026 | Hindi ‘A’ & English ‘A’ (Science, Commerce), Music |
| February 21, 2026 | Optional subject, Additional subject |
| February 23, 2026 | Hindi ‘B’ / Mother Tongue |
Key Examination Guidelines and Official Resources
All students must secure their official admit cards before the examination dates. These essential documents will contain their roll number, the specific examination center address, and important instructions. JAC will issue separate notifications detailing the admit card release schedule and download procedures.
Students must adhere strictly to all examination rules and conduct guidelines issued by the Jharkhand Academic Council. This includes reporting to the designated exam center well before the scheduled start time. Students must also follow all instructions from invigilators and maintain silence within the examination hall. Prohibited items, such as electronic devices, notes, or unauthorized materials, are strictly forbidden inside the exam venue. Any breach of these regulations will lead to disqualification from the examination.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the 2026 board examinations, students are strongly advised to regularly visit the official website of the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC). The complete PDF timetable, along with all official announcements, revised guidelines, and future updates, will be available exclusively on this official portal. Students should rely solely on JAC’s official communications and avoid circulating or relying on unofficial news or rumors.