The Assam HSLC 2026 exam is currently ongoing. The exam started on February 10th and continues until February 27th, 2026. The exam is conducted for 6 subjects, including 1 elective subject.
- As per the Assam Tribune news, over 4.3 lakh students are going to appear for the Assam HSLC exam 2026.
- The exam is conducted for a total of 600 marks, where each subject is worth 100 marks.
- Students must pass both internal assignments and the external theory exam by scoring 30 marks out of 100.
- Based on the initial feedback, the Assam HSLC 2026 exams for the completed subjects have been of moderate difficulty so far.
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Key Summary
- There is a strong emphasis on objective-based questions in the Assam HSLC exam, whereas 50% of the total marks come from here.
- So far, English was the easiest due to standard grammar and predictable literature, while Social Science was relatively lengthier.
- The results are most likely to be announced in the month of April.
- Students whose results were not up to the expectation can use the revaluation by paying the applicable fee for each subject.
- The compartment exam is for students who couldn't pass the main exam.
What is the Assam HSLC Exam?
The Assam HSLC is the state-level board exam conducted for class 10 students in Assam. The performance in the Assam HSLC exam determines the future of the students, especially the who are looking for admission into class 11.
- Assam HSLC exam is conducted by the Assam State School Education Board (div-1) for class 10 students.
- The exam is held offline across various exam centres in Assam state.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Assam High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) |
| Conducting Body | Assam State School Education Board |
| Exam Level | Matriculate |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Exam Dates | 10th February to 27th February 2026. |
| Results (Expected) | April 2026 |
Assam HSLC 2026 Exam Dates
The Assam HSLC exams are already going on and will conclude on February 27th. The practical exams for elective subjects concluded in January 2026.
| Date | Particulars |
|---|---|
| February 10th - 27th | Assam HSLC Theory Exam |
| January 28 - 29, 2026 (Over) | Assam HSLC Practical Exams (for a few elective subjects only) |
Assam HSLC 2026 Exam Routine
The Assam HSLC exam has started with languages of student’s choice. Most of the exam will be conducted in the morning session from 9 Am to 12 PM.
Here is the Assam HSLC exam routine for 2026 as per the official Assam board.
| Exam Date | Morning From 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon | Afternoon From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|---|
| February 10 | Modern Indian Language / English (IL) | - |
| February 13 | Social Science | - |
| February 14 |
| Fine art (E)Weaving and Textile Design (E) |
| February 16 | English | - |
| February 20 | General Mathematics | - |
| February 23 | General Science | - |
| February 24 | Manipuri (E) Santhali (E) | - |
| February 25 | Hindi (E) Garment Design (E) | - |
| February 26 | Advanced Mathematics (E) Geography (E) History (E) Sanskrit (E) Computer Science (E) Commerce (E) Nepali (E) Arabic (E) Persian (E) | Assamese |
| February 27 | Retail Trade NSQF (E) IT/ITeS NSQF (E) Private Security NSQF (E) Health Care NSQF (E) Agriculture & Horticulture NSQF (E) Tourism & Hospitality NSQF (E) Beauty and Wellness NSQF (E) Automotive NSQF (E) Electronics and Hardware NSQF (E) Agriculture Dairy Worker NSQF (E) Apparel, Made-Ups & Home Furnishing NSQF (E) Yoga & Physical Education (E) Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (E) | - |
Source: Official HSLC 2026 Exam Routine
Assam HSLC 2026 Exam Pattern
The Assam HSLC exam is conducted for 6 subjects, with 5 core subjects and 1 elective. Students must choose between Modern Indian Languages or Elective English as their language paper.
- The exam includes 6 subjects: Language paper, general science, general mathematics, social science, English, and 1 elective subject from the list.
- Core subjects don’t have any practical examination.
- The language paper is conducted for a total of 100 marks with no internal assessment. The student has to score 30 marks to pass the exam.
- Other core subjects are conducted for 90 marks, whereas 10 marks will be given for internal assessment.
- The objective type questions carries the 50% of total marks. OMR sheet will be provided in the exam for the same.
- There is no negative marking in the Assam HSLC exam.
| Subject | Total Marks | Passing Marks | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | IA | Practical | Total | Theory | IA | Total | ||
| All MIL | 100 | - | - | 100 | 30 | - | 30 | |
| English | 90 | 10 | - | 100 | 27 | 3 | 30 | |
| English (IL) | 50 | - | - | 50 | 15 | - | 15 | |
| General Science | 90 | 10 | - | 100 | 27 | 3 | 30 | |
| General Mathematics | 90 | 10 | - | 100 | 27 | 3 | 30 | |
| Social Science | 90 | 10 | - | 100 | 27 | 3 | 30 | |
| Electives Subjects | ||||||||
| AssameseManipuriNepaliHindiHistorySanskrit | 100 | - | - | 100 | 30 | - | 30 | |
| Advanced Mathematics Geography | 90 | 10 | - | 100 | 27 | 3 | 30 | |
| Computer Science Commerce | 70 | - | 30 | 100 | 21 | - | 9 | 30 |
| WoodcraftMusicDanceFineartGarment DesignHome scienceWeaving and Textile Design | 50 | - | 50 | 100 | 15 | - | 15 | 30 |
Source: Official Subject-wise Pattern
Ques. What is the 50% MCQ rule in the Assam HSLC exam?
Ans. Starting in recent years, Assam HSLC exam consists of Objective types questions, which are mostly MCQs. 50% of total marks will come from these MCQs. The OMR sheet will be provided in the exam for the MCQ part.
Ques. What are the passing marks for each subject?
Ans. You need to score at least 30 marks in each subject to pass the exam. You have to score at least 3 out of in IA to pass the exam. Passing marks for the theory main exam is 27 out of 90.
Ques. Is there a negative marking in the HSLC exam?
Ans. There is no negative marking in the Assam HSLC exam for any wrong answers.
Assam HSLC 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus for HSLC is announced by the Assam State School Education Board. The questions will cover the entire syllabus, where each chapter covers 2-15 marks.
- Students can choose the first language paper as per their preference, from available 12 language papers.
- Assamese, Hindi, Manipuri, Bodo, Urdu, Karbi, Bengali, Nepali, Khasi, Garo, Mizo, and Hmar languages are available to choose from.
- These languages are also available as an elective. But if you choose any of these languages as your first language, you can’t take the same language as an elective
- Assam HSLC English syllabus covers 4 sections. Mainly, Reading comprehension, essay writing, grammar, and literature.
- The 90 marks in the Mathematics exam will come from the 14 chapters. The questions will mainly focus on understanding and critical thinking.
- 2-15 marks will come from each chapter in General Science.
- HSLC social science consists of 4 sections in total: history, geography, political science, and economics.
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Assam HSLC Question Papers 2026
The memory-based question papers for the Assam HSLC exam are now available at Collegedunia.
| Subject | Question Paper | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|
| English (IL) | Download PDF | View Solution |
| Assamese (MIL) | Download PDF | View Solution |
| Social Science | Download PDF | View Solution |
| Music (E) | Download PDF | View Solution |
| Dance (E) | Download PDF | View Solution |
| Wood Craft (E) | Download PDF | View Solution |
| Home Science (E) | Download PDF | View Solution |
| Fine Art (E) | Download PDF | View Solution |
| Weaving and Textile Design (E) | Download PDF | View Solution |
| English | Download PDF | View Solution |
| General Mathematics | Download PDF | View Solution |
| General Science | Download PDF | View Solution |
Assam HSLC Results 2026
The results for the Assam HSLC exam are likely to be released in April 2026. The results will be announced online through the official website https://site.sebaonline.org/results/. Students can access the results using their assigned roll number.
In addition to Assam HSLC results, SEBA is also likely to release the toppers, the overall pass percentage, and gender-specific pass percentages.
- The results page displays your subject-wise and total marks along with your name and roll number.
- It also displays if you passed the exam with distinction, first or second division in the exam.
- To get a first division, you need to score at least 60% (360 out of 600), whereas you need 85% or above to get a distinction (510+ out of 600).
Sample HSLC Exam Mark sheet
Ques. What happens if I fail one or two subjects?
Ans. If you fail in 1 or 2 subjects, you can appear for the supplementary compartment exam. Compartment exams are usually held a few months after the main exam results.
Ques. How do I know if I got star marks or distinction?
Ans. Your mark sheet will indicate this based on the aggregate marks
- Star marks: 75% and above (450+ out of 600)
- Distinction marks: 85% and above (510+ out of 600)
Assam HSLC Revaluation
Students who were dissatisfied with the marks and were expecting more marks can apply for revaluation. They can apply for rechecking the answer sheet and a photocopy of their answer sheet by paying the fee.
- Students can apply for revaluation within 12 days after the Assam HSLC results declaration.
- You have to complete the online application form for revaluation and pay the fee of 350 per subject.
- To apply for the evaluated photocopy along with rechecking, you have to pay the applicable fee of 550 per subject.
Ques. What is the difference between re-checking and revaluation in the Assam HSLC exam?
Ans.
- Rechecking just retotalling your marks to check if any marks weren’t counted during the evaluation.
- Revaluation is the detailed process to evaluate once again by a different examiner to make sure that any questions were marked wrong, even if the answer is correct.
Ques. Can my marks actually decrease after rechecking?
Ans. Yes. Marks can increase, decrease, or can even stay the same. If they decrease, you have to accept the new, decreased marks; old marks become invalid.
Assam HSLC Compartment Exams 2026
HSLC Compartment exams will give opportunities to students who couldn’t pass 1 or more subjects in the main exam. The exams will be in offline exam centres.
- Assam HSLC compartment exams are likely to be in July.
- The registrations are likely to start in May or June.
- Students have to approach their respective schools for the registration process.
- The registration process will be handled by the school authority on behalf of the students.
Ques. Can I apply for the compartment exams online by myself?
Ans. No. Registration for the compartment exams has to go through the respective schools. School authorities will fill out the application form on your behalf.
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Assam HSLC 2026 FAQs
Ques. How much should I score in the Internal Assessment to pass the Assam HSLC exam?
Ans. You should score a minimum of 3 marks out of 10 in IA to pass the exam. The minimum passing of the main HSLC exam is 27, making 30 the total minimum marks to be considered as a pass.
Ques. Are we allowed to use calculators for the General Maths paper?
Ans. No, calculators are strictly not allowed in the exam. You have to do all of your calculations manually.
Ques. Will the online result mark sheet be valid for Class 11 admission?
Ans. Yes. The online result mark sheet will be valid for Class 11 admissions. The mark sheet should be downloaded from the official SEBA website. However, this is temporary, you have to submit your original mark sheet once you received.
Ques. If I fail in 1 subject, do I have to repeat the whole year?
Ans. No, if you fail in 1 subject, you can sit for the compartment exam. This will allow you to pass the specific subject without repeating the entire year. Compartment exams are usually held in June/July.
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