The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi, has released the admit cards for the Class 10th (Matric) and Class 12th (Intermediate) Board Examinations 2026. The admit cards were made available on the official council websites around January 17-19, 2026. Students are advised to collect their hall tickets from their respective schools and colleges well in advance of the commencement of the written exams, which are scheduled to begin on February 3, 2026.
JAC Class 10th, 12th Admit card 2026 Overview
| Exam Authority | Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi |
| Exam Name | JAC Annual Secondary & Intermediate Examination 2026 |
| Academic Session | 2025-2026 |
| Admit Card Status | Released |
| Release Date | January 17-19, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Pen and Paper (Offline) |
| Class 10 Exam Dates | February 3, 2026 – February 17, 2026 |
| Class 12 Exam Dates | February 3, 2026 – February 23, 2026 |
| Official Website | jac.jharkhand.gov.in / jacexamportal.in |
JAC Class 10th, 12th Exam Details
The JAC Board Exams 2026 will be conducted in two separate shifts for Matric and Intermediate students.
Class 10 (Matriculation): The exams will be held in the Morning Shift from 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM.
Class 12 (Intermediate): The exams for Science, Commerce, and Arts streams will be held in the Afternoon Shift from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
Practical Exams: Following the theory papers, the practical and viva-voce examinations are scheduled to be conducted at the school level from February 24, 2026, to March 7, 2026.
How to Download JAC Board Admit cards 2026
It is important to note that individual students cannot download their admit cards directly from the website. The downloading facility is available only to school and college authorities via a secure login. The process is as follows:
For School Principals/Authorities:
Visit the official website:
jac.jharkhand.gov.inorjacexamportal.in.Click on the link for “Secondary Exam Admit Card 2026” (for Class 10) or “Intermediate Exam Admit Card 2026” (for Class 12).
Select the “School/Principal Login” option.
Enter the official School ID and Password.
Once logged in, download the admit cards for all registered students.
For Students:
Visit your respective school or college.
Collect the printed admit card from the school administration.
Crucial Step: Ensure the admit card is signed by the School Principal and bears the official School Stamp. Without these, the admit card may be considered invalid at the exam center.
Verify all details like Name, Roll Number, Exam Center, and Subjects immediately upon receipt.
Official Links
- Official Website: jac.jharkhand.gov.in
- Exam Portal: jacexamportal.in
