JAC Class 8, 9, 11 Exam Time Table 2026 Released: Complete Date Sheet, Timings, Admit Card, and Passing Criteria
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has officially released the JAC Board examination time table 2026 for Class 8, Class 9, and Class 11 students. The announcement brings clarity to lakhs of students preparing for their annual board examinations, which are scheduled to be conducted in February and early March 2026. As per the notification, all examinations will be held in two shifts per day and will follow a uniform evaluation pattern across the state.
Students and school authorities can now download the JAC Board date sheet 2026 PDF from the official websites — jacexamportal.in and jac.jharkhand.gov.in. The council has also released important details related to exam mode, reading time, admit cards, and passing criteria, which candidates must carefully review.
JAC Board Releases Exam Schedule for Classes 8, 9, and 11
According to JAC, the board examinations for Classes 8, 9, and 11 will be conducted using OMR sheets, ensuring a standardised and objective assessment process. For every paper, students will be given 15 minutes of additional reading time before the examination begins, allowing them to go through the question paper calmly.
The exams will take place in designated centres across Jharkhand under strict supervision. Schools have been instructed to follow all guidelines issued by the council to ensure smooth and fair conduct of the examinations.
JAC Board Exam Dates 2026: Complete Overview
Here is a quick summary of the JAC Board examination schedule for 2026:
- Class 8 exams: February 24, 2026
- Class 11 exams: February 25 to February 27, 2026
- Class 9 exams: February 28 to March 2, 2026
All exams will be conducted in two sittings each day, with separate time slots for different papers.
JAC Class 11 Exam Time Table 2026: Shift Timings
The Jharkhand Board Class 11 examinations will be held over three days, with different paper durations depending on the subject category. The exam shift timings for Class 11 are as follows:
Paper I
- Morning shift: 10:45 am to 12:00 pm
- Afternoon shift: 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Paper II
- Morning shift: 10:45 am to 1:00 pm
- Afternoon shift: 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Paper III
- Morning shift: 10:45 am to 1:00 pm
- Afternoon shift: 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
JAC Board Class 11 Date Sheet 2026
February 25, 2026
- First sitting: Paper 1 – Core Language (English or Hindi A) for Science and Commerce; Hindi B and Mundari/Bengali for Arts, Science, and Commerce
- Second sitting: Paper 1 – Core Language (English or Hindi A) for Arts
February 26, 2026
- First sitting: Paper 2 – Physics and Chemistry or Accountancy and Business Studies for Science and Commerce
- Second sitting: Paper 2 – Optional Subjects (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) for Arts
February 27, 2026
- First sitting: Paper 3 – Optional Subjects (3rd and 4th) for Science and Commerce
- Second sitting: Paper 3 – Elective Language for Arts
JAC Board Class 9 Exam Schedule 2026
The JAC Class 9 examinations will also be conducted in two shifts. The paper-wise timings are:
- Paper 1 and Paper 3: 9:45 am to 1:00 pm
- Paper 2: 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Class 9 Date Sheet:
February 28, 2026
- First sitting: Paper 1 – Hindi A, Hindi B, and English
- Second sitting: Paper 2 – Mathematics and Science
March 2, 2026
- First sitting: Paper 3 – Social Science and Other Language (if applicable)
- Second sitting: No examination
Students are advised to note the gap between papers and plan their revision accordingly.
JAC Class 8 Exam Date and Subject Details
The Jharkhand Board Class 8 examination will be held on February 24, 2026, in two sittings on the same day.
- Paper 1: Hindi, English, and one Additional Language
- Time: 9:45 am to 1:00 pm
- Paper 2: Mathematics, Science, and Social Science
- Time: 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Class 8 students should ensure they are familiar with the OMR-based answering system before appearing for the examination.
Admit Card Download and Internal Marks Entry Schedule
JAC has clarified that school principals are responsible for downloading and distributing admit cards to students. The internal marks entry schedule is as follows:
- Class 8: February 26 to March 10, 2026
- Class 11: March 2 to March 14, 2026
- Class 9: March 5 to March 15, 2026
Students must collect their admit cards from their respective schools and verify all details, including name, roll number, and exam centre.
Passing Criteria and Marking Scheme Explained
For Class 9 and Class 11, students must appear in five main subjects. To be declared successful, candidates are required to pass in at least four subjects.
Each subject paper will include:
- 40 marks for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- 10 marks for internal assessment conducted by the school or college
For Class 8, each subject paper will carry 50 marks, while schools will conduct an internal assessment of 100 marks at the institutional level.
