The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE), Ajmer, has announced significant changes for the Class 10 and 12 board examinations in 2026. New model papers and blueprints reveal a revised exam pattern, including an 80-mark rule for all Class 10 subjects and many major Class 12 subjects. Exams will begin on February 12, 2026 .
Students preparing for the 2026 board exams can download these model papers and blueprints from the official RBSE website,rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. Over 20 lakh students will benefit from these resources, the board stated.
Exam Pattern Changes
The new model papers detail alterations to the question format and overall exam structure. The updated pattern now includes objective type questions, very short answer questions, and fill-in-the-blank questions.
New Marking Scheme Introduced
RBSE has increased the weightage assigned to long answer questions. This change aims to help students better understand the style of questions asked from the entire syllabus and its corresponding marking scheme, according to an official board notice.
A key development is the implementation of an 80-mark structure for many subjects. All Rajasthan Class 10 board question papers for 2026 will now be set at 80 marks.
Class 12 Subjects Affected by 80-Mark Rule
Several major subjects in the Class 12 board exams will also adopt the 80-mark pattern for 2026. The official notice confirms this for the following:
| Subject |
|---|
| Public Administration |
| Economics |
| Political Science |
| Sanskrit Literature |
| History |
| Mathematics |
| Hindi Literature |
| English Literature |
| Languages papers |
| Philosophy |