List of Boards That Conduct Class 11 Board Exam 2026 – State-Wise Details

List of Boards That Conduct Class 11 Board Exam 2026 – State-Wise Details

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The State Boards conduct the Class 11 examination as a part of the higher secondary education. Many state boards like CBSE, MSBSHSE, KSEAB, DHSE, DGE Tamil Nadu, AHSEC, WBCHSE, BIEAP, TSBIE, JKBOSE, MPBSE, etc., conduct the 11th Class board examinations. However, some Indian boards do not conduct the Class 11 board exam as they consider it a transitional year to prepare for the 12th Board. Students need to follow the Class 11 syllabus of the respective board to appear for the board examination. They must check out the specific curriculum of the affiliated board. Read the article to learn more about the list of boards that have the Class 11 board exam.

List of Boards Having 11th Class Examination

Students can check out the following list to learn more about the education boards that have the Class 11 board examination.

List of boards

Exam Dates

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE)

September 8 to 22, 2025

Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB)

February 2026

Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP)

March 2026

Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE)

March 2026

Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE)

February-March 2026

Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu (DGE TN Board)

March 2026

Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE Kerala)

March 2026

Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC)

May 2026

WBCHSE Class 11 Exam

West Bengal HS board releases Class 11 routine and syllabus online, but exams are conducted at the school level as per WBCHSE norms. The result is also published at the school level.

Karnataka 1st PUC Exam

The KSEAB, along with the DPUE (Department of Pre-University Education) board, conducts the Karnataka 1st PUC exam for students who have completed their SSLC exam. Students can apply for the Karnataka 1st PUC exam through their respective schools. The board will conduct the 1st PUC examination for students in February 2026, while the results will be declared in April 2026.

AP Board Intermediate 1st-Year Examination

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, conducts the AP Board Inter 1st year exams in March 2026. The board will release the AP intermediate timetable in December 2025. Students need to prepare for the AP Inter 1st year exam following the syllabus prescribed by the board for all subjects. They need to score at least 35% of marks to pass the board examination.

TS Intermediate First Year Exam

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education conducts the TS Intermediate 1st year examination in March 2026, along with the 2nd year. The TGBIE conducts practical exams and theory exams separately for students. Practical exams are held in the individual junior colleges in January 2026, with the schedule released by the board. Students can visit the official website at tgbie.cgg.gov.in.

JKBOSE 11th Class Examination

The Jammu & Kashmir board conducts the JKBOSE Class 11th examination for students as the higher secondary part 1. Students can check out the official notifications at jkbose.nic.in to learn more about the exam dates, syllabus, guidelines, and results. Candidates can apply for the JKBOSE Class 11 exam online and complete the process through a school account login. They need to score at least 36% marks in the practical and theory exams to pass the board exam.

TN HSE 1st Year Examination

The DGE Tamil Nadu conducts the TN HSE 1st year exam in March 2026. The board releases the TN HSE +1 exam dates and syllabus online on the official website at dge.tn.gov.in. Students can also check out their TN 11th Class results online. The TN Board also provides a second chance to students who fail in one or more subjects to save their academic year.

Kerala Plus One Examination

The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education conducts the Kerala Plus One exam officially in the form of a model examination and final examination. The Kerala +1 model exams are conducted in February 2026, while the final exams will be held in March 2026. The board conducts the Class 11 public examination to determine the student’s eligibility for higher education. Students can download the Kerala Plus one time table from the official website at dhsekerala.gov.in. The DHSE Kerala board declares the official Plus One results, and students can also check their results school-wise.

JAC Class 11 Exam

The Jharkhand Board releases the JAC 11th Class exam dates online in April 2026, and the exams will be conducted in May 2026. The JAC Class 11 practical exams will be conducted by the JAC board-affiliated schools, while the board conducts the theory exams. Students can contact their schools to learn more about the JAC 11th practical exam schedule. They can visit the official website at jacexamportal.in to track the important updates regarding the JAC Class 11 exam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who designs the Class 11 question paper in UP Board?
A:

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is responsible for preparing the UP Board 11th Class question paper through its examination process. Though the examination is conducted by the individual schools, the UP board oversees the question paper preparation with the help of subject matter experts. 

Q: When will the JAC board conduct the 11th Class examination?
A:

The Jharkhand Academic Council will conduct the JAC Class 11 board exam in May 2026. 

Q: Which state board Class 11 board exams are being held currently?
A:

The West Bengal 11th Class board examinations were conducted from September 8 to 22, 2025. 

Q: When will the state boards conduct the Class 11 board exams?
A:

The State Boards will conduct the 11th Class board examinations in February-March 2026. 

Q: Does the CBSE board conduct the 11th Class board examination?
A:

No, the Central Board of Secondary Education does not conduct the CBSE Class 11 board examination, but the CBSE-affiliated individual schools conduct and release exam schedules for CBSE 11th Class. 

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CBSE Class 10 Half Yearly Exam Question Paper 2025-26 with Answer Key & Analysis

ICSE Class 10 Half Yearly Sample Papers 2025-26 PDF (All Subjects)

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Can you please specify the board of education or state for which you need to know the exam pattern and syllabus so that we can guide you accordingly.

Since, most of the boards uses NCERT as base syllabus, you can refer to the link below:

NCERT Syllabus for Class 10 – All Subjects PDF Download 2025-26

Exam pattern:

CBSE 10th New Exam Pattern 2026- Marking Scheme, Subject-Wise Exam Pattern

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The CBSE Class 10th Board Exams for the 2026 session will follow the revised curriculum, emphasizing competency-based questions.

  • Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

  • Exam Period: The main theory exams are typically held between February and April 2026.

  • Grading: Based on marks in five main subjects plus internal assessment marks (often 20 marks per subject) provided by the school.

  • Passing Criteria: You must achieve at least 33% overall in each subject (theory + practical/internal assessment combined) to be declared pass.

Key Preparation Strategy

The most crucial element of your preparation is understanding the exam structure:

  • Syllabus: Strictly adhere to the rationalized syllabus released by CBSE for the 2025-26 academic year.

  • Practice: Your primary resource should be the latest sample papers and previous year question papers. These accurately reflect the format and types of competency questions being asked.

For the most comprehensive and official announcements, including the detailed time table and access to crucial practice materials, always check the official board updates, as tracked by Careers360: https://school.careers360.com/exams/cbse-class-10th .

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