The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE), in collaboration with Rajya Shiksha Kendra Madhya Pradesh (RSKMP), has officially announced the examination schedule for the Class 5th and Class 8th annual board exams for the 2025-2026 academic session. According to the latest notifications released on December 19, 2025, these primary and middle school board examinations are set to commence on February 20, 2026.
For students, parents, and educators, this announcement marks the beginning of the final preparation phase. The exams will be conducted in a single shift across the state, ensuring a standardized assessment process for all government and private schools affiliated with the board.
MP Board 5th, 8th Exam 2026: Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | MP Board Class 5th & 8th Annual Exams 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Rajya Shiksha Kendra Madhya Pradesh (RSKMP) |
| Official Websites | mpbse.nic.in, rskmp.in, educationportal.mp.gov.in |
| Exam Start Date | February 20, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (2.5 Hours) |
| Date Sheet Release Date | December 19, 2025 |
MP Board Class 5 Datesheet 2026
The Class 5 exams are scheduled to take place over six days, concluding on February 26, 2026. The papers are designed to assess language proficiency, mathematical skills, and environmental awareness.
| Date | Day | Subject |
| February 20, 2026 | Friday | Hindi (SCERT, NCERT), English (SCERT, NCERT), Urdu, Marathi |
| February 21, 2026 | Saturday | Mathematics, Sanskrit (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 23, 2026 | Monday | Hindi (SCERT, NCERT), English (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Environmental Studies |
| February 26, 2026 | Thursday | Social Science – (Sanskrit/Regional Language), Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi, Sanskrit (SCERT, NCERT) |
MP Board Class 8 Datesheet 2026
The Class 8 board exams will conclude on February 28, 2026. This stage is critical as it transitions students into high school.
| Date | Day | Subject |
| February 20, 2026 | Friday | First Language – (Sanskrit/Regional Language), Hindi (SCERT, NCERT), English (SCERT, NCERT), Marathi (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 21, 2026 | Saturday | Second Language – (Sanskrit/Regional Language), Sanskrit (SCERT, NCERT), Hindi (SCERT, NCERT), English (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 23, 2026 | Monday | Third Language – (English / Regional Language), English (SCERT, NCERT), Hindi / Marathi (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Mathematics |
| February 26, 2026 | Thursday | Social Science – (Sanskrit/Regional Language), Sanskrit (SCERT, NCERT), Hindi / Marathi (SCERT, NCERT) |
| February 28, 2026 | Saturday | Science (SCERT, NCERT) |
Supplementary Examination 2026
For students who are unable to clear one or more subjects in the initial results, the board provides a second opportunity through supplementary exams. These are tentatively scheduled for June 2026. This allows students to save their academic year and progress to the next class without delay.
How to Download the MP Board 5th,8th Time Table PDF
Students and schools can download the official PDF from the following portals:
- Visit the official website: rskmp.in or mpbse.nic.in.
- Locate the “Latest Circulars” or “Notifications” section on the homepage.
- Click on the link titled “MP Board Class 5th & 8th Time Table 2026”.
- The time table PDF will appear on the screen.
- Save and print the document for future reference.
