Haryana Board Exams 2026 From February 25; Over 5.7 Lakh Students to Appear

February 22, 2026

Bhiwani: The Haryana Board of School Education (BSEH), Bhiwani, will commence its annual board examinations from February 25.

Class 12 (Senior Secondary) exams will begin on February 25, while Class 10 (Secondary) exams will start on February 26.

Board Chairman Prof. (Dr.) Pawan Kumar Sharma stated that a total of 5,71,767 candidates will appear for the examinations this year.

Over 5.7 Lakh Candidates to Appear

The total number of candidates includes:

• Class 10 (Secondary)

  • 1,55,027 boys

  • 1,40,721 girls

• Class 12 (Senior Secondary)

  • 1,41,566 boys

  • 1,29,097 girls

In addition, 5,356 student teachers will appear for the D.El.Ed examination.

Compared to last year, more than 60,000 additional candidates are taking the exams this year.

Class 10 exams will conclude on March 20, while Class 12 exams will end on April 1.

325 Flying Squads to Prevent Cheating

To ensure fair conduct of examinations, the board has deployed 325 flying squads to inspect approximately 1,420 examination centres across the state.

Chairman Prof. Sharma emphasised that candidates must strictly follow the instructions mentioned on their admit cards and reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the exam begins.

Electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, and smartwatches are strictly prohibited inside examination centres.

QR Code & Advanced Security Features Introduced

This year, BSEH has implemented advanced security measures:

• Special QR codes and security features embedded on admit cards

• QR code scanning by flying squads to verify candidate details and photographs

• Special QR codes embedded on each question paper to prevent irregularities

The Board warned that strict action will be taken against any examination centre found involved in unfair practices.

Admit Card Guidelines for Students

Students must:

• Download the admit card from the official BSEH website (www.bseh.org.in)

• Take a colour printout on A-4 size paper

• Ensure the admit card is signed by both the candidate and the supervisor

• Avoid laminating the admit card

Entry will not be permitted without the admit card and original identification proof, such as an Aadhaar card. Students are advised to ensure their Aadhaar card has the latest photograph updated.

The Board has urged all candidates to remain calm, follow guidelines carefully, and prepare responsibly for the upcoming examinations.