The 2026 Board Exam season is officially here! With CBSE, ICSE, and JAC exams already in full swing or just beginning their core subject rounds, students are entering the "Golden Window" of preparation. At Brainers Hub, we’ve consolidated the latest revis
| Board | Class | Start Date | End Date | Key Highlights |
| CBSE | 10th | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Math (Feb 17), Science (Feb 25) |
| CBSE | 12th | Feb 17, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | Physics (Feb 20), Chem (Feb 28) |
| JAC | 10th | Feb 3, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | Practicals: Feb 24 – Mar 7 |
| JAC | 12th | Feb 3, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | Practicals: Feb 24 – Mar 7 |
| ICSE | 10th | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | English (Feb 17), Math (Mar 2) |
| ISC | 12th | Feb 12, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | Psychology (Feb 12), Chem (Feb 23) |
JAC Board (The 30-50-20 Rule): Jharkhand has shifted to a competency-based model.
30% Objective: MCQs to test reasoning speed.
50% Subjective: Analytical and descriptive questions.
20% Internal: Based on projects and practicals (Starting Feb 24).
CBSE & ICSE: A heavy tilt (up to 50%) toward Competency-Focused Questions. These aren't just from the back of your textbook—they test how you apply concepts to real-world scenarios.
Don't just "study." Categorize your chapters:
Urgent & Important: High-weightage topics you are weak in (e.g., Trigonometry, Organic Chemistry).
Important but not Urgent: High-weightage topics you know well (Keep for 1-hour quick daily revision).
Instead of re-reading notes, use Active Recall. Close your book and write down everything you remember about a topic. Use the Pomodoro Technique (25 mins study + 5 mins break) to prevent burnout during long 10-hour study marathons.
JAC and CBSE have released 2026 Model Papers reflecting the new competency patterns. Solving at least 3 full-length papers under a 3-hour timer is the only way to fix your time management issues before the actual exam.
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