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.

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.

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.

When will NBSE HSLC exam be conducted?

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.

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.

How can I download the NBSE HSLC routine online?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

What is the pattern for NBSE HSLC exams?

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.

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.

What are the subjects covered in NBSE HSLC syllabus?

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.

When will NBSE HSLC admit card be released?

The NBSE 10th admit card is expected to be released in 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.

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

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.

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

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.

When will the NBSE HSLC routine be released?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Exam On - 13 Feb '26 - 26 Feb '26

Updated on Dec 1, 2025 15:21 IST

By Md Shahzad, Senior Executive - Content

NBSE HSLC Exam 2026: Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), Kohima, released the Nagaland Board 10th exam sheet 2026. As per the announced schedule, the board will hold the NBSE 10th exams 2026 beteen February 13 and February 26, 2026 in pen and paper mode. The NBSE HSLC exams will be conducted in a single shift from 9:00 am to 12 pm, while a few papers will be conducted from 9 am to 11 am. The board released the NBSE HSLC routine 2026 PDF online on its website at nbsenl.edu.in.

The board will soon release the NBSE HSLC model paper 2025-26 for the students. The students preparing for the Nagaland Board 10th exams 2026 must download & practice the subject-wise NBSE 10th sample paper 2026 on its website.

Latest Updates:

Dec 1: Nagaland Board Exam Date 2026 Released: Check NBSE HSLC, HSSLC Time Table

Table of contents

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

NBSE HSLC 2026 Exam Overview

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
13 Feb ' 26 - 26 Feb ' 26	NBSE HSLC Exam 2026
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