The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has released the official time table for the 2026 board examinations for Class 5 and Class 8 students, providing clarity on dates, subjects, timings and exam day instructions. The schedule was published on December 23, 2025, and is now available for download from the board’s official portal. According to the official date sheet: Class 8 board exams will commence on February 19, 2026, and conclude on March 4, 2026. Class 5 examinations are scheduled from February 20, 2026, to March 5, 2026. All exams will be conducted in a single afternoon shift from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM across Rajasthan. Between these dates, some days have been marked as holidays, weekly offs or festival breaks such as Holi, so that students get sufficient gaps for preparation. Schools are advised to plan revisions and doubt-clearing sessions in these gaps to strengthen students’ conceptual understanding in core subjects like Mathematics, Hindi and EVS. The inclusion of a dedicated paper for third language/optional language allows students to appear in additional languages offered by RBSE such as Sanskrit, Urdu, Gujarati, Sindhi, Punjabi, Rajasthani or Sanskrit Education Department subjects. The structured gaps between major subjects like Science, Social Science and Mathematics are intended to help students revise thoroughly and avoid overcrowding of papers. Exam pattern, syllabus and assessment Both Class 5 and Class 8 exams will be based on the prescribed RBSE syllabus for the 2025–26 academic session, covering the entire course taught in the current year.youtube Question papers will focus on reading comprehension, numerical ability, conceptual clarity and application-based learning, and will test both knowledge and understanding.youtube Schools have been instructed to complete internal assessments, project work and any practical components (where applicable) before the written exam window begins.youtube For students, this means they should revise from NCERT/board-recommended textbooks, class notes and model papers, and pay special attention to understanding concepts instead of rote learning. Teachers are expected to align classroom tests and pre-board exams with the official pattern so that students get familiar with the type and level of questions.youtube Students and parents can download the official RBSE date sheet for Class 5 and 8 from the board and state education portals. Steps: Visit the official RBSE website at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in or the Integrated Shala Darpan portal for Class 5 and 8 exams. Look for links related to “Class 5th & 8th Exam Time Table 2026” or “RBSE 5th/8th Date Sheet 2026” on the homepage or notification section. Click on the link to open the PDF; save or print the timetable for future reference and exam planning. In addition, many education portals and news websites have also published the subject-wise schedule in simplified table form, which can be used for quick reference, but students should always cross-check with the official PDF. RBSE has outlined certain guidelines and key points for smooth examination conduct: Students should reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the start time. Admit cards and a valid ID must be carried to the exam hall. Exams will be conducted offline (pen and paper). Electronic devices such as mobile phones are not permitted inside examination halls. Adequate gaps and holidays are scheduled between exams to help students prepare effectively. With the timetable out, educators and experts recommend that students: Begin revision immediately with a focus on subjects with earlier dates. Use the gaps between exams to strengthen preparation for the next subject. Practice previous years’ papers and sample questions for confidence. Keep important documents and stationery ready well in advance.RBSE 2026 exams: key highlights
RBSE Class 5 time table 2026 - Subject-wise schedule
RBSE Class 8 time table 2026 - Subject-wise schedule
How to download RBSE Class 5, 8 time table PDF
Important Exam Day Instructions
Preparation & Planning Tips
Looking Ahead
This time table release also sets the stage for other RBSE board exams in 2026. Apart from Class 5 and 8, the board has already released the schedule for Classes 10 and 12, with exams beginning in mid-February, part of a broader shift to earlier examination dates for the academic year.