NBSE HSLC Exam 2026: Date & Routine (OUT), Model Question Papers, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation, Admit Card

The NBSE 10th admit card 2026 was released in the first week of February 2026. Usually, the board releases the NBSE HSLC admit card at least 10 days before the final exams. Once released, the students can obtain it from their respective schools.  We will update this page as soon as the admit card is released officially.

Students are allowed to bring their NBS HSLC admit card to the exam hall. Without it, no students are allowed to write the paper, Also, the students should carry a photi ID proof to the exam cente. Apart from these two documents, the students should also carry essential stationery like pens, and pencils. Students must note that the electronic devices are completely prohibited inside the exam hall.

Yes, going to washroom during the class 10 board exams in India is allowed. When appearing for the any class 10 board exams, you must feel relaxed, confident and comfortable. So yes, students are allowed to use washroom even during the class 10 board exams. However, an invigilator can take you to the washroom because many students often use washroom for using unfair means and cheat in board exam.

Students must note that the invigilator can frisk them anytime during the exam duration if they found using unfair means for cheating inside the washroom. So, it is recommended to use washroom only when needed.

In case any student lose their NBSE HSLC admit card, they must contact their school immediately. Thereafter, the school will contact NBSE for a duplicate NBSE 10th admit card. The students are suggested to keep their NBSE HSLC admit cards safe until the academic cycle gets over.

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.

An official NBSE HSLC routine 2026 has been announced by NBSE. The NBSE HSLC Exams 2026 will be conducted from February 13 to 26, 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.

If there are gaps between two exams, the students can use it for revising/preparing for the next paper. They should not think of relaxing too much. Students can also practice  class 10 sample/model papers and previous year's exam question papers.

Feeling stressed during the board exam preparation is normal but It should not affect the overall exam preparation. Such candidates should take short breaks between study and try to relax. They can also do some fun activities.

The Nagaland Board of School Education released the NBSE HSLC routine 2026 on December 1, 2025. Based on the released date, the board will hold the Nagaland Board 10th exams from February 13 to February 26, 2026. As the official dates are out, we have updated the same here. Stay connected for the latest update on the same.

Sometime, NBSE may revise the Nagaland Board 10th exam date due to any unforseen circumstances. The students should keep visiting the official website and this page for the latest update even after the official exam dates are out earlier. If the board revise the NBSE HSLC routine, the students should revise their study plan accordingly. At the time around, the students should be flexible and be ready for change regarding the NBSE HSLC exams.

As soon as the NBSE HSLC routine 2026 is released, the students should replan their study schedule. The students should give more time to subjects based on gaps between exams. They should also give more time to weak paper and paper for which the exams will be held early. The students should also give time to syllabus revision, practicing the sample papers and previous years qustion papers.

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 routine PDF on this page. Moreover, we also provide the exam routine in tabular form on this page.

The students should check the NBSE HSLC exam pattern before starting their preparation. The board releases the official NBSE 10th exam pattern in the form of sample papers. Students can download it from board'w ebsite and prepare for the exams accordinly. In NBSE HSLC exams, both objective (MCQs) and subjective (Short and long) type questions are asked. Each NBSE class 10 exam paper is held for a toal of 100 marks and the students are given 3 hours to write the paper. The students need to secure at least 33% marks in each paper to pass the 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.

The NBSE HSLC syllabus includes the following subjects.
English

Mathematics

Science

Social Science

Elective language or vocational paper

The students should download the syllabus for these subjects first and then prepare a daily study schedule and follow it religiously. It will help them cover the entire syllabus at least 2 months before the exams.

Multiple Choice Questions (MSQs) always play a cruicial role in any board exams. Inclass 10, 12 board exams, MCQs are asked in each paper that contain 30% to 40% marks. Through, MCQs, the students are tested for their knoledge and understanding of concepts. Each MCQ usually has one mark, hence, answering them correctly can award boost to your score. These MCQs also take less time to answer if the studtnts are well-prepared.

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.

To pass the NBSE HSLC Exam, all the students must obtain at least 33% in each paper as well as combined. Practical and internal assessment scores are also included while preparing the final Nagaland Board 10th result. The board provide grace marks to those students who are falling in the exam by just one or two marks.

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.

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.

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.

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 official dates are out. We provide all the updates related to the Nagaland Board exams here.

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. They must complete the entire syllabus before the exams. They should try to give more time to tough papers and also practice sample papers and previous years question papers.

Yes, maximum schools and colleges accpet online released scorecard for granting admission. However, the students are asked to produce the original marksheet as and when released officially. Students are suggested to check the institute/school/college need the original marksheet at the time of admission only or not.