JAC Releases Class 10, 12 Datesheet 2026; Board Exams Start February 3

Ranchi : The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced the 2026 datesheet for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. The annual exams will begin on February 3, 2026, giving students a clear roadmap for their preparation.

Exam Dates

• Class 10 (Matric): February 3 to February 17, 2026

• Class 12 (Intermediate): February 3 to February 23, 2026

Students can download the detailed schedule from the official website: jac.jharkhand.gov.in

Exam Timings (2026)

• Class 10: 9:45 am – 1:00 pm

• Class 12: 2:00 pm – 5:15 pm

Admit cards will be available from:

• January 16 for Class 10

• January 17 for Class 12

Following the written exams, internal assessments and practical exams for both classes will be conducted between February 24 and March 7, 2026 at the respective schools.

Result Timeline

The evaluation process is expected to begin in March, and results are likely by late April 2026.

Last Year at a Glance

• Class 12:

  • Registered: 2,28,959

  • Appeared: 2,27,222

  • Passed: 2,17,273

• Class 10:

  • Registered: 4,33,944

  • Appeared: 4,31,488

JAC Class 10 Datesheet 2026

February 3: Vocational
February 4: Hindi-A, Hindi-B
February 5: Commerce, Home Science
February 6: Urdu, Bangla, Oriya
February 7: Social Science
February 9: Science
February 10: Music
February 11: Mathematics
February 13: English
February 14: Khadia, Khortha, Kurmali, Nagpuri, Santhali
February 16: Sanskrit
February 17: Arabic, Persian, Ho, Mundari, Odia

JAC Class 12 Datesheet 2026

February 3: Vocational
February 4: Economics (Sci/Comm), Anthropology
February 5: Mathematics, Statistics
February 6: Economics (Arts), Accountancy
February 7: Physics
February 9: Botany, Business Studies, Sociology
February 10: Geoscience, Business Mathematics, Geography
February 11: Entrepreneurship, Home Science
February 13: Philosophy, Chemistry
February 14: History
February 16: Political Science
February 17: Psychology, Computer Science
February 18: Hindi-A, English-A (Arts)
February 20: Hindi-A, English-A, Music (Sci/Comm)
February 21: Optional/Additional Subjects
February 23: Hindi-B, Mother Language

Preparation Reminder

With exams approaching, students are advised to focus on steady revision, practice sample papers, and follow a structured study plan. These board exams play a significant role in shaping future academic and career choices.

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