RBSE 12th half-yearly exam 2026-27 schedule proposed to shift to November-December

The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER) has proposed a revised schedule for the Rajasthan Board 12th Half-Yearly Examination 2026-27. The examinations, initially suggested for October 15 to October 29, 2026, are now proposed to take place from November 19, 2026, to December 5, 2026.

This adjustment in the examination dates is attributed to the ongoing panchayat elections in Rajasthan and the upcoming Diwali vacation period. The half-yearly exams serve to assess student preparation before the final board examinations.

Reasons for the Schedule Change

The primary reasons for the proposed shift in the Class 12 half-yearly examination schedule are the panchayat elections and the Diwali vacation. Panchayat elections are slated to occur across Rajasthan between October 8, 2026, and November 25, 2026. Following this, schools in the state will be closed for Diwali from November 4, 2026, to November 15, 2026.

The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, aims to accommodate these significant events by rescheduling the examinations to a period after the vacation concludes. The changes in the half-yearly exam schedule are summarised below:

Examination Format and Guidelines

The RBSE 12th half-yearly exams are conducted in offline mode at designated centers. Students are required to carry their RBSE 12th admit card to gain entry into the examination hall and are advised to arrive 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.

The examinations for 2026-27 are expected to be conducted in two shifts: from 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM and from 1:15 PM to 4:30 PM, depending on the specific subject. These half-yearly assessments help students identify their strong and weak areas, practice time management, and build confidence for the final board examinations.

Previous Year’s Examination Schedule (2025-26)

For context, the RBSE Class 12 half-yearly exam dates for the 2025-26 academic year were officially released on October 28, 2025. The examinations for that year were conducted from November 20, 2025, to December 1, 2025. The subject-wise timetable for the 2025-26 exams provides an indication of the typical structure.

The detailed subject-wise timetable for the 2026-27 half-yearly exams has not yet been released by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER). Students are advised to regularly check the official website, rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in, for confirmed dates, timings, and the complete subject schedule.

Further reading

• RBSE Class 12 half-yearly exam timetable out: check schedule for October 15-29
• RBSE 10th half-yearly exam 2026-27 schedule out: check complete timetable
• RBSE Class 9 Half Yearly: Download 2026-27 answer key PDF today, Oct 7
• RBSE half-yearly exams 2026-27 for classes 9-12 to be held October 15-29
• 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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