The Madhya Pradesh government has officially announced that Class 5 and Class 8 examinations for the 2025–26 academic session will be conducted in a board‑pattern format in 2026 — meaning they’ll resemble formal board exams (like Class 10 and 12) rather than only in‑school annual tests.

These changes aim to standardize primary and middle‑school assessment across the state. Exams will run from february 20 to february 28, 2026, and will take place across thousands of centers statewide.

🗓️ Exam Schedule & Coverage

📆 Dates

Start: february 20, 2026

End: february 28, 2026

This timetable data-aligns the Class 5 and 8 exams with a structured pattern similar to higher classes, giving students clear expectations and timeframe.

📍 Exam Centers

Around 12,920 examination centers have been arranged statewide.

Exams include students from government, private, and madrasa schools.

👦👧 Participation

About 24.9 lakh (nearly 25 lakh) students are expected to appear for these exams across Madhya Pradesh. This number includes learners from different schooling boards and affiliations.

🧑‍💻 New IT‑Driven Exam Management

To ensure smooth proceedings, the Rajya Shiksha Kendra (State education Center) has developed a special IT portal that manages:

Student verification

Exam center allocation

Roll number generation

Issuance of admit cards

Attendance and evaluation processes

Marksheet generation

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🧠 Why This Change Matters

✔️ Standardized Evaluation

Board‑pattern exams for Class 5 and 8 are part of broader educational reforms in madhya pradesh designed to:

Ensure uniform assessment standards across schools.

Help students and teachers data-align with learning outcomes as per SCERT/NCERT syllabus.

Embed consistency in primary and middle‑school education.

✔️ Inclusive System

The initiative includes students from all school types — government, private, and madrasa institutions — creating parity in the way young learners are evaluated.

✔️ Encourages Preparedness

Starting earlier board‑style assessment helps children and parents develop familiarity with formal exam formats well before higher grades (like Classes 10 and 12), where stakes and expectations are higher.

📄 Student & Parent Tips

Here are practical steps to prepare for these exams:

Admit Cards: students should download their admit cards as soon as they are available from the official RSKMP portal.

Study Plan: parents and teachers should help students build consistent study routines focusing on fundamentals rather than last‑minute cramming.

Exam Center Logistics: Visit the assigned exam center ahead of time to understand the route and rules (like reporting time and materials allowed).

Rest & Health: Especially for younger students, balanced sleep and nutrition can help reduce stress during exams.

📌 In Summary

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced 2026 board‑style exams for Class 5 and Class 8 students, scheduled from February 20 to february 28, 2026.

Around 25 lakh students across government, private, and madrasa schools will appear in these exams at nearly 12,920 centres.

A dedicated IT portal will manage the entire exam process—from verification to result generation—aiming to make the system transparent and efficient.

The initiative reflects efforts to standardize and strengthen primary and middle school assessments in the state.

 

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