MP Board Exam 2026 Dates: The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) revised the exam schedule for the MP Board Exams 2026, postponing the Class 12 Geography paper to March 5, 2026. The higher secondary (Class 12) examinations will start from February 7, 2026, whereas the high school (Class 10) examinations will start from February 11, 2026. Both exams will be conducted between 9 AM and 12 noon.

According to the official circular, the Geography examination date alone has been altered, whereas the rest of the schedule remains unchanged. Schools have been directed to display the revised timetable on notice boards for students’ awareness.

The MPBSE has also directed that all the students should arrive at exam centres by 8 AM, as no entry will be allowed after 8:45 AM. Answer sheets will be given at 8:50 AM and question papers at 8:55 AM.

The practical examination of the regular students will be held in their own schools, whereas for private candidates will be carried out at centres allocated between 10th February and 10th March, 2026. In exceptional cases, practical examinations can also be conducted on holidays.

The Board has made it clear that even if the government announces any public or local holiday, the exams will go ahead according to the notified schedule. Students can find the detailed schedule and updates on the official website at mpbse.nic.in.