GANDHINAGAR — The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has issued a revised examination schedule for its 2026 Class 10 (SSC) and Class 12 (HSC) board examinations. This significant update specifically affects exams originally slated for March 4, 2026 . Students must note these dates have been moved to various days between March 16 and March 18, 2026 .
The GSEB conducts these critical annual examinations for lakhs of students across Gujarat. The revised timetable is available for immediate download on the official GSEB portal. All candidates in both the SSC and HSC streams are urged to review the new schedule carefully to adjust their study plans accordingly.
Key Changes to the 2026 Exam Schedule
The primary adjustment in the 2026 GSEB timetable centers on examinations initially planned for March 4, 2026 . These papers, covering a range of subjects for both Class 10 and Class 12, have been re-allocated to later dates in March. This change affects general, science, and vocational streams. The board has released a detailed document outlining these shifts, emphasizing the need for students to consult the official publication.
Specific subject exams have new dates as follows:
| Class | Previous Date | Subject | Revised Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC | March 4, 2026 | Social Science | March 18, 2026 |
| HSC General Stream | March 4, 2026 | Basic Elements of Nama | March 17, 2026 |
| HSC General Stream | March 4, 2026 | History | March 18, 2026 |
| HSC General Stream | March 4, 2026 | Biology | March 18, 2026 |
| HSC General Stream | March 4, 2026 | Agriculture | March 18, 2026 |
| HSC General Stream | March 4, 2026 | Chemistry | March 18, 2026 |
| HSC General Stream | March 4, 2026 | Economics | March 18, 2026 |
| HSC General Stream | March 4, 2026 | Business Administration | March 18, 2026 |
| HSC General Stream | March 4, 2026 | Psychology | March 18, 2026 |
| HSC General Stream | March 4, 2026 | Physics | March 18, 2026 |
| HSC General Stream | March 4, 2026 | Mathematics | March 18, 2026 |
| HSC Science | March 4, 2026 | Biology | March 16, 2026 |
| HSC Science | March 4, 2026 | Sanskrit Pratham | March 16, 2026 |
| HSC Science | March 4, 2026 | Social Science | March 16, 2026 |
| HSC Science | March 4, 2026 | Sanskrit Madhyama | March 16, 2026 |
| HSC Science | March 4, 2026 | Sociology | March 16, 2026 |
For SSC students, the Social Science examination, previously scheduled for March 4, 2026 , will now take place on March 18, 2026 . In the HSC General Stream, the Basic Elements of Nama paper moves to March 17, 2026 . Multiple other HSC General Stream subjects, including History, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Economics, Business Administration, Psychology, Physics, and Mathematics, are now scheduled for March 18, 2026 .
HSC Science stream students also face changes. Biology, Sanskrit Pratham, Social Science, Sanskrit Madhyama, and Sociology exams, originally set for March 4, 2026 , will now all be held on March 16, 2026 . This consolidated shift for science subjects on a single revised date requires particular attention from affected students.
Students should not rely solely on summarized information. Always refer to the complete, official PDF available on the GSEB website to confirm all dates relevant to their specific subjects and streams. This proactive step helps prevent any misunderstandings regarding exam timings and locations.
How to Access the Official Revised Timetable
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has made the updated timetable easily accessible online. Students can follow these direct steps to download the official PDF document:
- Open a web browser and navigate to the official GSEB service portal: gsebeservice.com .
- On the homepage, look for and click on the prominent link labeled ‘ધોરણ-૧૦ અને ધોરણ-૧૨ની મુખ્ય પરીક્ષાનો કાર્યક્રમ-૨૦૨૬’. This link is the direct access point to the revised schedule.
- The link will open a PDF file containing the full, updated examination schedule for both SSC and HSC.
- Carefully review the entire document, paying close attention to your specific class, stream, and subject codes.
- Download the PDF to your device for offline access. It is also advisable to print a hard copy for convenient reference during preparation.
The GSEB emphasizes that students remain vigilant for any further official communications. Staying informed through the official website is the best way to ensure readiness for the 2026 board examinations. Planning study time around the new dates is crucial for optimal performance.