National Boards
1. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam start date: February 15, 2025
First subject: Entrepreneurship
2. Indian School Certificate Examinations (ISCE)
Exam period: February 13, 2025 to April 5, 2025
Exam timings:
Morning session: 9:00 AM
Afternoon session: 2:00 PM
State Board 12th Standard Exam Dates for 2025 Across India
1. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India, saw a significant number of students appearing for the 12th standard exams in 2024.
- Total Candidates (2024): 24,52,830 students
- Main Exam Period: February 24, 2025 to March 12, 2025
- Practical Exams:
- Phase 1: January 23 to January 31, 2025
- Phase 2: February 1 to February 8, 2025
- Pre-board Practical Exams: January 4 to January 10, 2025
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has provided a clear timeline for students to prepare for their exams. The main theoretical exams are spread over approximately three weeks, while the practical exams are divided into two phases preceding the main exam period.
2. Maharashtra (MSBSHSE)
Maharashtra, the second most populous state with about 112.4 million people
, has set the following schedule for its Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams:
- Main Exam Period: February 11, 2025 to March 11, 2025
- Practical Exams: January 24 to February 10, 2025
- Exam Format: Pen and paper
- Key Subject Dates:
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has planned a month-long exam period, allowing students sufficient time to prepare for each subject.
3. Bihar (BSEB)
Bihar, the third most populous state with around 104.1 million inhabitants, has announced its exam schedule as follows:
- Main Exam Period: February 1 to February 15, 2025
- Practical Exams: January 10 to January 20, 2025
- Exam Timings:
- First Sitting: 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM
- Second Sitting: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has opted for a compact exam schedule, with the main exams conducted over two weeks and practical exams preceding them by about two weeks.
4. West Bengal (WBCHSE)
West Bengal, with a population of approximately 91.3 million
, has set its exam dates as follows:
- Main Exam Period: March 3 to March 18, 2025
- Exam Format: Pen and paper
- Exam Timings: 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM each day
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has planned a relatively short exam period of about two weeks, with consistent daily timings for all exams.
5. Madhya Pradesh (MPBSE)
Madhya Pradesh, the fifth most populous state, has announced the following exam schedule:
- Main Exam Period: February 25, 2025 to March 25, 2025
- Practical Exams: February 10, 2025 to March 15, 2025
- Exam Format: Offline pen-paper mode
- Exam Timings: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has planned a month-long exam period, with practical exams overlapping with the main exam period.