Meghalaya 12th Exam Postponed for Music, Anthropology

The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has postponed Class 12th exams for Music and Anthropology in the West Garo Hills district. The exams were scheduled for March 11 and March 12, 2026. This decision follows clashes between tribal and non-tribal groups. The violence erupted due to the nomination process for local council polls. Authorities imposed a curfew to control the situation. The MBOSE stated the exams will be rescheduled. A new date will be announced later. Exams for other districts will proceed as scheduled.

MBOSE Class 12th Exam Schedule

The Meghalaya Board exams began on February 18, 2026. They are set to conclude on March 13, 2026. The original schedule affects students across the state, except those in West Garo Hills for Music and Anthropology.

Original Examination Dates

The MBOSE Class 12th examinations cover various subjects. The original schedule is as follows:

Date Day Subject(s)
February 18, 2026 Wednesday English
February 19, 2026 Thursday MIL Alternative English
February 21, 2026 Friday Sociology
February 23, 2026 Monday Economics, Physics, Poultry Farming–IV, Computer Technique–IV
February 24, 2026 Tuesday Vocational Subjects
February 25, 2026 Wednesday Elective Languages, Biology, Entrepreneurship (Commerce)
February 26, 2026 Thursday Philosophy, Poultry Farming–V, Computer Technique–V
February 27, 2026 Friday History, Geology, Accountancy
March 2, 2026 Monday Political Science, Chemistry, Business Studies
March 3, 2026 Tuesday Education, Poultry Farming–VI, Computer Technique–VI
March 5, 2026 Thursday Mathematics
March 6, 2026 Friday Geography, Entrepreneurship (Vocational)
March 9, 2026 Monday Computer Science, Informatics Practices
March 10, 2026 Tuesday Physical Education
March 11, 2026 Wednesday Music (Western) [POSTPONED IN WEST GARO HILLS DISTRICT], Psychology
March 12, 2026 Thursday Anthropology [POSTPONED IN WEST GARO HILLS DISTRICT], Statistics
March 13, 2026 Friday Home Science

Students in West Garo Hills should await official notification for the rescheduled Music and Anthropology exams. All other students should adhere to the original timetable.