RBSE half-yearly exams 2026-27 for classes 9-12 to be held October 15-29

The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE), has announced that half-yearly examinations for Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12 for the 2026-27 academic session will be conducted from October 15 to October 29, 2026. These examinations, which are part of the internal assessment process, will take place across all districts of Rajasthan.

School authorities will be responsible for conducting these exams within the specified timeframe. The official website for updates regarding the examinations is rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in, while the Directorate of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, also maintains rajshaladarpan.nic.in.

Examination Schedule and Purpose

The RBSE half-yearly exams for the 2026-27 session are scheduled to run for two weeks, from October 15 to October 29, 2026. This schedule is outlined in the Shivira Panchang for 2026-27. These examinations are primarily based on theory subjects, and their main purpose is to evaluate academic progress as an internal assessment before the final board examinations.

While the half-yearly examination does not directly affect final board scores, it is considered important for an internal review of student performance. Students are advised to arrive at the examination hall 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. The board has also indicated that 19 and 20 October 2026 are determined holidays and are unlikely to be included in the exam schedule. The RBSE half-yearly exams will 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 subject.

Timetable Release and Student Preparation

As of 7 October 2026, the detailed subject-wise date sheet for the 2026-27 session has not yet been released by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan. Students are expected to download the timetable PDF from the official website once it is made available. For specific timetables concerning practical examinations, students should consult their respective schools.

The syllabus for these half-yearly exams generally covers the portion taught during the first half of the academic session. Missing the examination without a valid reason can affect internal scores, underscoring what’s key about participation. The Rajasthan Board Class 12 annual examinations are scheduled from 12 February 2027 to 11 March 2027, with practical exams expected around November 2026.

Comparison with Previous Sessions and Future Assessments

The commencement of the 2026-27 half-yearly exams on October 15, 2026, indicates an earlier start compared to the previous academic session. In 2025-26, the RBSE half-yearly exams for Classes 9 to 12 were conducted from November 20 to December 1, 2025, with the timetable released on October 28, 2025.

For the 2025-26 session, Class 9 exams were held in the first shift, while Class 10 exams took place in the second shift. Classes 11 and 12 had exams in both shifts. 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. These assessments act as performance checkpoints, helping students identify strong and weak areas, practice time management, and build confidence for the final board exams.

Further reading

• RBSE Class 9 to 12 half-yearly exam timetable 2026 out: exams from October 15 to 29
• RBSE 10th half-yearly exam 2026-27 schedule out: check complete timetable
• Andhra Pradesh FA2 answer key 2026-27: unofficial keys for classes 1 to 10 available October 5-8
• AP FA-2 self-assessment timetable released for classes 1 to 10; exams from October 5
• AP FA-2 exams timetable 2026-27 out: classes 1 to 12 tests from October 5 to 8

Written by Nishit Kumar

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