NBSE HSLC Exam 2026: Syllabus, Question Papers, Pattern, Preparation, Routine, Admit Card, Result

Q: What happens if I fail in one or more subjects in NBSE HSLC exam?

If any student fails in one or two subjects in NBSE HSLC exams, they will have another option to appear for the compartment exams. Students who are failed in maximum two subjects can apply for NBSE 10th compartment exams which is held in July month. Students can also apply for re-evaluation or re-checking of their answer sheets if they are not satisfied with their marks in the exams.

Q: Can I request a re-evaluation of my NBSE HSLC answer sheet?

Yes, NBSE allows the students to apply for re-evaluation. After declration of result, many students feel unsatisfied with their marks. For such students, the board accepts the NBSE HSLC result scrutiny application. The board will announce an exact date to submit the application for re-evaluation. The students will require to pay a certain amount while submitting the NBSE HSLC result scrutiny application form.

Q: How are NBSE HSLC exam results declared?

The NBSE HSLC Exam results are declared online on the official NBSE website. The board announced the NBSE HSLC result 2025 on April 25, 2025. To check the result, the students need to visit the official website at nbsenl.edu.in. Students can access their results by entering their roll number on the website. After a week or two, schools receive the original copies of NBSE HSLC result marksheet.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for NBSE HSLC exam?

To be eligible to appear for the NBSE HSLC Exam, the students must have passed in class 9 exams and must be enrolled in class 10 in a NBSE recognised school. Moreover, the students should also have maintained a minimum 75% attendance in class 10. However, any students with medical consition may be allowed to appear for the exam with less than 75% attendance in class 10.

Q: What is NBSE HSLC exam all about?

The NBSE HSLC Exam is the High School Leaving Certificate exam conducted by the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) for the class 10 students in the state. NBSE HSLC exam tests students' knowledge in subjects like Maths, English, Social Science, Science, second language etc. Students need to obtain at least 33% marks to pass the NBSE HSLC exams. The board is expected to hold the NBSE HSLC exams 2026 in February and March 2026.

Q: When will NBSE HSLC exam be conducted?

An official NBSE HSLC routine 2026 is expected to be announced by NBSE in November 2025. The NBSE HSLC Exams 2026 are expected to be conducted in February 2026. The students can check the NBSE HSLC routine 2026 online on board's website. We have also updated the same on this page. This schedule helps students prepare well in advance. This NBSE 10th routine 2026 is intended to align with the academic year and allow students to transition smoothly to their next phase of education.

Q: How should I prepare for NBSE HSLC exams?

The academic session for Nagaland Board 10th exams is started with the release of syllabus. The students should now start their exam preparation. For a better result in NBSE HSLC board exams, the students must cover the enitire syllabus. Firstly, the students should prepare a suitable daily study plan and follow it religously. After completing the syllabus, the students should also practice the NBSE HSLC sample papers and previous years question papers.

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Updated on Oct 1, 2025 18:19 IST

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NBSE HSLC Exam 2026: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), Kohima, will soon release the NBSE HSLC syllabus 2025-26 for the students. However, the chance of any change in the syllabus is very less. The students preparing for the Nagaland Board 10th exams 2026 must download the NBSE HSLC syllabus 2026 and cover all the topics included in it. The board will also announce the subject-wise NBSE 10th sample paper 2026 on its website at nbsenl.edu.in.

NBSE HSLC routine 2026 is expected to be announced in November 2025, in pen and paper mode. However, as per the past year's exam schedule, the board is expected to hold the NBSE 10th exams 2026 in February 2026. The NBSE HSLC exams will be conducted in a single shift from 9:00 am to 12 pm while qa few paper will be conducted from 1pm to 3/4 pm).

Table of content

NBSE HSLC 2026 Exam Overview
NBSE HSLC 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
NBSE HSLC Syllabus 2026
NBSE 10th Date Sheet 2026
NBSE HSLC Admit Card 2026
NBSE Class 10 result 2026
FAQs on NBSE HSLC Exams 2026

NBSE HSLC 2026 Exam Overview

Particular	Details
Full Exam Name	Nagaland Board High School Leaving Certificate Examination
Short Exam Name	NBSE HSLC
Conducting Body	Nagaland Board Of School Education
Frequency of Conduct	Once a year
Exam Level	Matriculate
Languages	English
Application Fee (General)	INR 900 [Offline]
Exam Duration	3 Hours

About NBSE HSLC Board

Nagaland Board conducts the High School Leaving Certificate exam or HSLC examination. This is a state-level matriculation exam that is conducted for 10th class students in the state. Students who have cleared Class 9th from a recognised education board and have studied Class 10 from NBSE are eligible to appear for NBSE Class 10th exams. The Board prescribes and sets the syllabus and exam pattern for the Class 10th examinations. NBSE HSLC exams test students on six subjects which are held for three hours each.

In 2025, the board conducted the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) exams from February 12 to 25, 2025. The NBSE HSLC result 2025 was out on April 25, 2025.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for NBSE HSLC exam?

Q: What is NBSE HSLC exam all about?

Q: When will NBSE HSLC exam be conducted?

NBSE HSLC 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NBSE HSLC 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Nov ' 25	Release of NBSE HSLC Time Table 2026 TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26	NBSE HSLC Exam 2026 TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	NBSE HSLC Result 2026 TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NBSE HSLC Compartment/Improvement Exams 2026 TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	NBSE HSLC Compartment/Improvement Result 2026 TENTATIVE

NBSE HSLC Syllabus 2026

Nagaland Board releases the NBSE syllabus for Class 10th. The board is now following the old 100% NBSE HSLC syllabus. The syllabus mentions all the chapters, units, and topics for all subjects that are included in the Class 10th exam. Students must go through the complete NBSE HSLC syllabus in order to score well. Students can click on the link provided to download the NBSE HSLC books 2026 for all subjects.

NBSE HSLC Question Paper 2026

Nagaland Board provides the previous year's NBSE HSLC question papers for the students. Students preparing for the NBSE 10th exams 2026 must download the previous year's Nagaland Board 10th question papers to have an idea about the actual exam pattern and the type and level of questions asked in the exam. We have also provided the NBSE HSLC question papers on our separate page.

NBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026

The HSLC examination conducted by NBSE consists of seven papers and 18 subjects, as per Nagaland 10th Exam Pattern 2026. Candidates appearing for the examination can choose either English or one of the many Indian languages as the medium for appearing in the examination.

Nagaland 10th Preparation

Students preparing for the examinations must begin with early NBSE Class 10 Preparations. Regular practice, proper follow-up of academics, and a diligent approach can help one achieve a good percentage in the NBSE Class 10 examinations 2026. The exams for the first five subjects are conducted for 80 marks.

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Commonly asked questions

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Q: What are the subjects covered in NBSE HSLC syllabus?

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NBSE 10th Date Sheet 2026

NBSE is expected to announce the NBSE HSLC routine 2026 in November 2026, on its official website. The board is likely to conduct the NBSE 10th examinations 2026 in February 2026, in offline mode. The routine mentions all the exam days and dates along with the timings. Students can download the NBSE HSLC date sheet 2026 from the official website and on our website as well.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the NBSE HSLC routine be released?

Q: What should students do if the NBSE HSLC routine is revised?

Q: How should I plan study timetable after the NBSE HSLC routine is announced?

NBSE HSLC Admit Card 2026

Nagaland Board will release the NBSE 10th admit card for all students who will register for the NBSE HSLC exams 2026. Schools are required to collect the NBSE HSLC admit cad 2026 and distribute it to the students. Admit card mentions the NBSE 10th exam dates, timings, roll number, exam centre details, and much more. Students must note that they must carry their NBSE admit card 2026 on all exam days otherwise they will not be allowed to sit for the exams.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will NBSE HSLC admit card be released?

Q: What should I do if I lose my NBSE HSLC admit card?

Q: What things are allowed to be carried at NBSE HSLC exam centre?

NBSE Class 10 result 2026

DeskCalendar Result: Apr ' 26

The board will declare the Nagaland 10th Result 2026 in April 2026, tentatively. Students can check their NBSE 10th result online on the Board's website at nbsenl.edu.in. The students can check their NBSE 10th Result 2026 using their roll number and date of birth. Students are required to collect their original marksheets from the Centre Superintendent. Last year, the NBSE Result class 10 was announced on April 25, 2025, at 1 pm.

NBSE 10th Compartmental Exams 2026

The board will conduct the NBSE 10th Compartmental Exams 2026 in June 2026. The students who are unable to clear the exams in three or fewer subjects can appear for the NBSE Class 10 compartment exams. Application for the compartment exam will be made available by the board online board's website. Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), Kohima, will announce the NBSE HSLC compartment and improvement result 2026 in July 2026, tentatively. Students can check their NBSE class 10 compartment result on board's website using their roll number.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What happens if I fail in one or more subjects in NBSE HSLC exam?

Q: Can I request a re-evaluation of my NBSE HSLC answer sheet?

Q: How are NBSE HSLC exam results declared?

FAQs on NBSE HSLC Exams 2026

Check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to Nagaland Board HSLC exams 2026 below:

Commonly asked questions

Q: How can I download the NBSE HSLC routine online?

Q: Is the NBSE HSLC routine the same for all schools in Nagaland?

Q: Is there a chance that the NBSE HSLC routine may get revised after its release?

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How can the NBSE HSLC routine help me improve my preparation?

Answered 3 weeks ago

After the NBS EHSLC exam date are out, the students can prepare for the exam accordingly. Knowing the NBSE HSLC exam dates in advance gives the students a clear idea of how many days left for the preparation of the exam. Using the NBSE 10th exam dates, the students should plan their daily study. The

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Is there a chance that the NBSE HSLC routine may get revised after its release?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, it is possible. Sometimes the Nagaland Board revised the NBSE HSLC routine due to unavoidable situation like public events, government holidays. Hence, the students should keep visiting the official website of the board and this page for the latest updates on NBSE HSLC exam even after the offic

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Is the NBSE HSLC routine the same for all schools in Nagaland?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, the NBSE release the same HSLC routine for all schools across the state. All the students will be required to appear for the exams as per the released the NBSE 10th routine. Students are suggested to follow the official NBSE HSLC exam date sheet only.

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How can I download the NBSE HSLC routine online?

Answered 3 weeks ago

The Nagaland Board released the NBSE HSLC routine online on its website. The students need to visit the official website at nbsenl.edu.in and find the direct link to download the NBSE 10th exam date sheet. Apart from the official website, we also provide a direct link to download the NBSE HSLC routi

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When will the NBSE HSLC routine be released?

Answered 3 weeks ago

The Nagaland Board of School Education is expected to release the NBSE HSLC routine 2026 in November/December this year. However, based on past trend, the board is expected to hold the Nagaland Board 10th exams in February and March 2026. As soon as the official dates are out, we will update the sam

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