BHOPAL – The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) released the Class 5th and Class 8th board examination date sheets for 2026 today, December 26, 2025 . Examinations for both classes will begin on February 20, 2026 . Students can access the full schedule on the official MPBSE website.
According to the official announcement, all exams will take place in a single shift. The examination timings are from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM . The board urged students to download the detailed schedule for subject-wise dates and prepare accordingly.
Accessing the Date Sheet
Students and parents can download the complete date sheet PDF directly from the MPBSE official website. The process involves navigating to the ‘Latest Notifications’ or ‘Date Sheet’ section on the homepage. Official board communication confirms that the schedules are now live and available for download. Verification of the downloaded document is advised for all students.
MP Board Class 5th Exam Schedule 2026
The Class 5th board exams start on February 20, 2026 . The first day includes various language papers. The examination cycle concludes on February 26, 2026 .
| Date | Day | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | Friday | Hindi (SCERT, NCERT) English (SCERT, NCERT) Urdu Marathi |
| February 21, 2026 | Saturday | Mathematics Sanskrit (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 23, 2026 | Monday | Hindi (SCERT, NCERT) English (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Environmental Studies |
| February 26, 2026 | Thursday | Social Science (Sanskrit/Regional Language) Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi Sanskrit (SCERT, NCERT) |
MP Board Class 8th Exam Schedule 2026
Class 8th board examinations also commence on February 20, 2026 , beginning with the First Language paper. The final exam for Class 8th is scheduled for February 28, 2026 .
| Date | Day | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | Friday | First Language (Sanskrit/Regional Language) Hindi (SCERT, NCERT) English (SCERT, NCERT) Marathi (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 21, 2026 | Saturday | Second Language (Sanskrit/Regional Language) Sanskrit (SCERT, NCERT) Hindi (SCERT, NCERT) English (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 23, 2026 | Monday | Third Language (English / Regional Language) English (SCERT, NCERT) Hindi / Marathi (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Mathematics |
| February 26, 2026 | Thursday | Social Science (Sanskrit/Regional Language) Sanskrit (SCERT, NCERT) Hindi/ Marathi (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 28, 2026 | Saturday | Science (SCERT, NCERT) |
Important Instructions for Students
Students must adhere to all examination guidelines provided by MPBSE. They should download and print their respective date sheets. Reviewing the schedule carefully for any overlaps or specific instructions for optional subjects is essential. Students should also confirm exam center details and reporting times closer to the examination date. Timely preparation for all subjects is crucial for successful performance.