RBSE half-yearly exam schedule for classes 9-12 out: October 15-29, 2026

The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE) has announced the schedule for its half-yearly examinations for Classes 9 to 12 for the 2026-27 academic session. These examinations are slated to be conducted from October 15 to October 29, 2026, across all districts of Rajasthan.

These half-yearly exams serve as a crucial internal assessment mechanism prior to the final board examinations, designed to evaluate students’ academic progress. The schedule for these exams is outlined in the Shivira Panchang for 2026-27, indicating an earlier commencement compared to the previous academic session.

Examination Dates and Shifts

The RBSE half-yearly examinations for the 2026-27 session will cover students in Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12. The entire examination period is set for October 15 to October 29, 2026, with October 19 and 20, 2026, designated as holidays and unlikely to be included in the exam schedule.

The examinations will be conducted in two shifts. The first shift is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM, while the second shift will run from 1:00 PM to 4:15 PM. The detailed subject-wise date sheet for the 2026-27 session has not yet been officially released by the board.

Syllabus Coverage and Previous Session Comparison

For the upcoming half-yearly exams, the syllabus coverage will vary based on the class. Question papers for Class 9th and 11th, which are non-board classes, will be based on 70% of the total approved syllabus. In contrast, Class 10th and 12th, designated as board classes, will have question papers covering 100% of their complete syllabus.

In the previous academic session, 2025-26, the RBSE half-yearly exams for Classes 9 to 12 were conducted from November 20 to December 1, 2025. The timetable for that session was released on October 28, 2025. Class 9 exams in 2025-26 were held in the first shift (9:30 AM to 12:45 PM), Class 10 exams in the second shift (1:15 PM to 4:30 PM), and Classes 11 and 12 had exams in both shifts.

Accessing Information and Preparation

Students can access the complete schedule and further updates on the official websites, rajsaladarpan.nic.in and rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. The issuing authority for the timetable is the District Common Examination Planning Committee or the Education Department. Students are advised to regularly check these official RBSE websites for the release of the detailed subject-wise timetable.

Beyond the half-yearly exams, the Shivira Panchang for 2026-27 also outlines a third assessment program scheduled from December 17 to December 19, 2026. The annual exam dates for Classes 9 and 11 in the 2025-26 session were revised to March 7 to March 17, 2026, and March 7 to March 19, 2026, respectively, with results slated for March 25, 2026, to support an earlier start to the new academic session on April 1.

Further reading

• RBSE Class 12 half-yearly exam timetable out: check schedule for October 15-29
• RBSE half-yearly exams 2026-27 for classes 9-12 to be held October 15-29
• RBSE 12th half-yearly exam 2026-27 schedule proposed to shift to November-December
• RBSE 10th half-yearly exam 2026-27 schedule out: check complete timetable
• RBSE Class 9 to 12 half-yearly exam timetable 2026 out: exams from October 15 to 29

Written by Nishit Kumar

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