Rajasthan Board Announces 2026 Exam Schedule for 5th and 8th Grades

The Rajasthan Directorate of Elementary Education has released the exam timetable for 5th and 8th grades for 2026, marking a significant change as these exams will now start in February. The 8th grade exams will commence on February 19, while the 5th grade exams will begin on February 20. Both sets of exams will be conducted in the afternoon shift. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the exam schedule, including specific dates for each subject, and also touches on the exam dates for 10th and 12th grades. Stay informed about these important educational milestones.

By Ambika Singh Dec 24, 2025, 12:14 IST

Rajasthan Board 5th and 8th Class Exam Schedule for 2026

Exam Dates Released: The Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE) in Rajasthan has unveiled the timetable for the upcoming 5th and 8th grade board examinations. Notably, this year marks the first instance where these exams will commence in February. According to the DEE's announcement, the 8th grade exams are set to start on February 19, 2026, followed by the 5th grade exams beginning on February 20, 2026.

Let's delve into the specifics of the timetable for the 5th and 8th grade board exams. We will also explore the timing and shifts for these examinations, along with the schedule for the 10th and 12th grade board exams in Rajasthan.

Afternoon Shift for Board Exams
The 5th and 8th grade board exams will take place in a single afternoon shift, running from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. The 8th grade exams are scheduled from February 19 to March 4, 2026, while the 5th grade exams will occur from February 20 to March 5, 2026. Below is the detailed subject-wise schedule for the board exams.

Rajasthan 8th Grade Board Exam Schedule 2026
February 19, 2026, Thursday: English (02)
February 21, 2026, Saturday: Hindi (01)
February 23, 2026, Monday: Science (07)
February 25, 2026, Wednesday: Social Science (08)
February 27, 2026, Friday: Mathematics (09)
March 4, 2026, Wednesday: Third Language options - Sanskrit (71) / Urdu (72) / Gujarati (73) / Sindhi (74) / Punjabi (75) / Sanskrit (95) (Sanskrit Education Department)

Complete Schedule for Rajasthan 5th Grade Board Exams 2026
Date - Day Subject
February 20, 2026, Friday: English
February 24, 2026, Tuesday: Mathematics
February 26, 2026, Thursday: Hindi
February 28, 2026, Saturday: Environmental Studies
March 5, 2026, Thursday: Special Subject (Sanskrit/Urdu/Sindhi)
Rajasthan Board: Class 8th & 5th Time Table pic.twitter.com/ZpwUnkM8QI

Exam Dates for Rajasthan Board 10th and 12th
The Rajasthan Board has also confirmed the exam dates for the 10th and 12th grades. The 10th grade exams will take place from February 12 to February 28, 2026, while the 12th grade exams are scheduled from February 12 to March 11, 2026. This year, the 5th and 8th grade exams are notably starting earlier in February, a shift from the previous April schedule.