HS Exam 2026: New Semester System Brings Three Exams Simultaneously, Strict Rules Apply

• Higher Secondary examination begins February 12, 2026, under the new semester system.
• Three types of exams (Semester-IV, Semester-III Supplementary, Old System) will run concurrently from Feb 12-27.
• A total of 7,10,811 candidates, with female candidates outnumbering males by 79,347.
• Strict guidelines: no mobile phones, smartwatches, or electronic devices; metal detectors and CCTV surveillance at all centers.
• Exams scheduled at different times for each category; CWSN candidates receive special accommodations.