The Madhya Pradesh State Education Centre (MPSEC), Bhopal, has officially released the timetable for the Class 5 and Class 8 board examinations for the academic session 2025-26. These significant state-level assessments are scheduled to take place from February 20, 2026 , through to February 28, 2026 , affecting all eligible students across the state.
All examinations will adhere to a consistent afternoon schedule. Students must report for their exams between 2 pm and 4:30 pm. Each exam paper is allotted a total duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes, providing ample time for students to complete their responses.
The official examination schedule applies universally to a broad spectrum of educational establishments throughout Madhya Pradesh. This includes all government schools , privately managed schools that have received official recognition, and schools that receive government aid . Furthermore, all madrasas which are officially registered with a unique DISE code are required to adhere to this standardized timetable. The MPSEC has explicitly stated that the announced examination dates are firm. They will remain unchanged, even if any local or other public holidays are declared during the specified examination period, ensuring the integrity and consistency of the assessment process.
Specific guidelines are in place regarding language selection for these examinations. Students who choose Hindi, Urdu, or Marathi as their primary (first) language are mandated to take English as their secondary (second) language. Conversely, students opting for English as their first language must select Hindi as their second language. This structured approach ensures a standardized methodology for language assessment across the state.
These Class 5 and 8 examinations represent important milestones in a student’s academic journey. They serve as standardized state-level assessments for students at key stages of their primary and middle school education. Successful completion of these board examinations is a mandatory requirement for students to progress to the next academic grade, reflecting their acquired knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
MP Board Class 5 Exam Timetable 2026
The detailed schedule for the Madhya Pradesh Class 5 board examinations is as follows:
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | First Language: Hindi (SCERT/NCERT) / English (SCERT/NCERT) / Urdu / Marathi / Mathematics |
| February 21, 2026 | Music (for visually impaired students) / Second Language: English (SCERT/NCERT) |
| February 23, 2026 | Hindi (for students with English as first language) / English (for students with Hindi, Urdu, Marathi as first language) |
| February 25, 2026 | Environmental Studies |
| February 26, 2026 | Additional Language (optional): Hindi / Sanskrit / Urdu / Punjabi / Drawing (for hearing impaired students) |
MP Board Class 8 Exam Timetable 2026
The detailed schedule for the Madhya Pradesh Class 8 board examinations is as follows:
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | First Language: Hindi (SCERT/NCERT) / English (SCERT/NCERT) / Urdu / Marathi (with assisted reading) |
| February 21, 2026 | Mathematics / Music (for visually impaired students) |
| February 23, 2026 | English (for students with Hindi, Urdu, Marathi as first language) / Hindi (for students with English as first language) |
| February 25, 2026 | Science |
| February 26, 2026 | Third Language (mandatory): Sanskrit / Hindi / Urdu / Marathi / Odia / Punjabi / Gujarati / Drawing (for hearing impaired students) |
| February 28, 2026 | Social Science |