RBSE Class 9 to 12 half-yearly exam timetable 2026 out: exams from October 15 to 29

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has officially released the half-yearly examination timetable for Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12 for the academic session 2026-27. These internal assessment examinations are scheduled to be conducted from October 15 to October 29, 2026, across all districts of Rajasthan.

The half-yearly exams are a crucial component of internal assessment before the final board examinations, designed to evaluate academic progress and ensure a smooth start to the new academic session. The schedule for these exams is indicated in the Shivira Panchang for 2026-27.

Overview of RBSE Half-Yearly Exams 2026-27

The RBSE half-yearly examinations for the 2026-27 session will cover Classes 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th. While the examination period has been announced, the detailed subject-wise date sheet, including specific dates and times for each subject, has not yet been released by the board. Students are advised to regularly check the official websites of the Directorate of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, at rajshaladarpan.nic.in and rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in for the complete schedule.

These examinations are integral for assessing student performance midway through the academic year. The Shivira Panchang for 2026-27 also outlines a third assessment program scheduled from December 17 to December 19, 2026.

Comparison with Previous Academic Session (2025-26)

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. This indicates an earlier commencement for the 2026-27 half-yearly exams compared to the previous year.

For the 2025-26 session, Class 9 exams were held in the first shift (9:30 AM to 12:45 PM), while Class 10 exams took place in the second shift (1:15 PM to 4:30 PM). Classes 11 and 12 had exams in both shifts. 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.

Guidance for Students

Students preparing for the RBSE half-yearly exams are advised to begin their preparations based on the announced exam period of October 15 to October 29, 2026. It is recommended to regularly check the official RBSE website for the release of the detailed subject-wise timetable. Once released, students should download the timetable PDF for future reference.

Developing a subject-wise revision plan and adjusting it once the official date sheet is available is crucial. Students should aim to complete their syllabus early, practice previous year papers, adhere to a daily study routine, and revise regularly. The RBSE syllabus for Classes 9 and 11 is available for download in PDF format on the official RBSE website.

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