The MBSE Compartment Exam 2026 gives a second opportunity to students of the Mizoram Board who failed in one or two subjects in the HSLC (Class 10) or HSSLC (Class 12) main examinations. The HSLC 2026 result was declared on April 23, 2026, and the HSSLC 2026 result was declared on April 29, 2026, making compartment-eligible students identifiable now. As of May 29, 2026, the Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) has not yet released the official compartment/supplementary exam schedule; it is expected to be announced imminently on mbse.edu.in.
Students who appeared in the MBSE HSLC or HSSLC 2026 main exam and failed in not more than two subjects are eligible to apply for the compartment exam. You must score at least 33% marks in the failed subject — separately in theory and in practical/internal — to be declared pass in the compartment exam. Passing the compartment exam means you receive an updated mark sheet and can pursue admissions or the next class without repeating the full academic year.
- Students who fail in 1 or 2 subjects in the MBSE HSLC or HSSLC main exam are eligible for the compartment/supplementary exam.
- The MBSE Compartment Exam 2026 schedule is yet to be announced; based on past years, exams are typically held in June or July.
- You must score a minimum of 33% marks in each failed subject — independently in theory and practical — to clear the compartment exam.
- MBSE may award grace marks of up to 12 marks in one subject before declaring a student as compartment; check your mark sheet before applying.
- Students who fail the compartment exam must repeat the entire academic year as a regular student or appear in the next available examination cycle.
- The compartment exam follows the same syllabus and pattern as the main HSLC/HSSLC examination — there is no reduced syllabus.
MBSE Compartment Exam 2026 — At a Glance
The Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) declared the HSLC 2026 result on April 23, 2026, and the HSSLC 2026 result on April 29, 2026. Students who qualified in the main exam but failed in only one or two subjects will be directed toward the compartment/supplementary exam route. Historically, MBSE conducts the supplementary exam roughly 6–8 weeks after results — placing it in June or July — but the 2026 timetable is officially pending. Students must watch mbse.edu.in for the notification, which will confirm application dates, fee, exam dates, and admit card schedule.
- MBSE Compartment Exam Date Sheet 2026
- MBSE Compartment Admit Card 2026
- MBSE Compartment Exam Syllabus
- MBSE Compartment Exam Pattern 2026
- Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions
- MBSE Compartment Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026
- MBSE Compartment Exam Fee Structure
- MBSE Passing Marks Criteria 2026
- MBSE Grading System
- MBSE Compartment Exam FAQs
MBSE Compartment Exam Date Sheet 2026
The MBSE 2026 compartment exam timetable for both HSLC (Class 10) and HSSLC (Class 12) has not been officially announced as of May 29, 2026. MBSE typically releases the compartment date sheet within a few weeks of the main result — since results were out in late April, the schedule is expected imminently and may place exam dates in June or July 2026. The table below shows key events in the compartment exam lifecycle, with upcoming events listed first.
| Event | HSLC (Class 10) | HSSLC (Class 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Compartment Notification Released | To Be Announced - (Soon) | |
| Application / Registration Start | To Be Announced - (Soon) | |
| Last Date to Apply | To Be Announced - (Soon) | |
| Compartment Admit Card | To Be Announced - (Soon) | |
| Compartment Exam Dates | Expected June–July 2026 - (Soon) | |
| Compartment Result Declaration | Expected July–August 2026 - (Soon) | |
| Main Result — HSLC 2026 | April 23, 2026 - (Over) | — |
| Main Result — HSSLC 2026 | — | April 29, 2026 - (Over) |
Note: All compartment exam dates above are expected/indicative based on MBSE’s historical exam calendar. The official confirmed schedule, including subject-wise timetable and exam centre details, will be published on mbse.edu.in. Students must check the official website regularly and not rely on unofficial sources for date information.
MBSE Compartment Admit Card 2026
The MBSE compartment exam admit card for HSLC and HSSLC 2026 will be released after the official compartment exam schedule is announced. The admit card is a mandatory document — students will not be permitted to enter the examination hall without a valid admit card, and no duplicate can be issued on exam day. Download and keep a printout of your admit card well before the exam to avoid last-minute issues.
- Regular Students: The admit card will be distributed through the respective schools by MBSE. Students must collect it from their school principal or exam coordinator before the exam date.
- Private Candidates: Private students must download the admit card directly from the official MBSE website (mbse.edu.in) using their roll number and registration details once it is made available.
What details are printed on the MBSE Compartment Admit Card?
The MBSE compartment admit card carries all exam-day details: your name, roll number, registration number, date of birth, photograph, exam centre name and address, subject-wise exam dates and timings, and the board’s instructions for the examination day. Verify every detail immediately on receipt. Any discrepancy — especially in name, roll number, or subject — must be reported to your school or directly to MBSE well before the exam; corrections are not possible on the exam day itself.
MBSE Compartment Exam Syllabus
The MBSE compartment exam syllabus is identical to the main HSLC or HSSLC examination syllabus prescribed for the 2025–26 academic session. There is no reduced or modified syllabus for the compartment exam — students must prepare the complete, full-year syllabus of their failed subject(s) from the MBSE-prescribed textbooks. The question paper will be set from the same chapters, units, and topics that appeared in the main examination.
| Class / Stream | Subjects Covered | Official Syllabus Source |
|---|---|---|
| HSLC (Class 10) | English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Second Language (Mizo / Hindi / Alt. English) | mbse.edu.in |
| HSSLC (Class 12) — Science | Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics, English, Second Language | mbse.edu.in |
| HSSLC (Class 12) — Commerce | Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, English, Second Language | mbse.edu.in |
| HSSLC (Class 12) — Arts | History, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, English, Second Language, Elective subjects | mbse.edu.in |
Note: Unit-wise and chapter-wise syllabus details for each subject are published on the official MBSE website. Students should download the subject-specific syllabus PDF for their class and stream and use it as a checklist while revising for the compartment exam.
MBSE Compartment Exam Pattern 2026
The MBSE compartment exam is conducted in pen-and-paper (offline) mode, exactly like the main board examination. The exam duration is 3 hours per paper, with no negative marking, and question papers are set in both English and Mizo language medium. The marks structure varies by subject — most papers carry 80 marks theory and 20 marks internal assessment, while Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and HSLC Science) have 70 marks theory and 30 marks practical. HSSLC Mathematics is a 100-mark theory-only paper.
| Subject | Class | Theory Marks | Practical / Internal Assessment | Types of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | HSLC & HSSLC | 80 | 20 (Internal Assessment) | MCQ, Short Answer, Long Answer, Reading & Writing tasks |
| Second Language (Mizo / Hindi / Alt. English) | HSLC & HSSLC | 80 | 20 (Internal Assessment) | MCQ, Short Answer, Long Answer, Comprehension |
| Mathematics | HSLC | 80 | 20 (Internal Assessment) | Short Answer, Long Answer, Numericals |
| Mathematics | HSSLC | 100 | — (Theory only) | Short Answer, Long Answer, Numericals |
| Science | HSLC | 70 | 30 (Practical) | MCQ, Short Answer, Long Answer |
| Physics / Chemistry / Biology | HSSLC | 70 | 30 (Practical) | MCQ, Short Answer, Long Answer, Numericals (Physics/Chemistry) |
| Social Science | HSLC | 80 | 20 (Internal Assessment) | MCQ, Short Answer, Long Answer, Map Work |
| Accountancy / Business Studies / Economics | HSSLC | 80 | 20 (Project / Internal) | MCQ, Short Answer, Long Answer, Case Study |
| History / Political Science / Sociology | HSSLC | 80 | 20 (Internal Assessment) | MCQ, Short Answer, Long Answer, Source-based questions |
MBSE Compartment Exam 2026 — Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (pen-and-paper) |
| Duration | 3 hours per paper |
| Exam Timing | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (as per main exam pattern) |
| Medium | English and Mizo |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Theory Marks | 70 (Science subjects) / 80 (Languages, Commerce, Arts, Social Science) / 100 (HSSLC Mathematics) |
| Practical / Internal | 30 (Science subjects) / 20 (Most other subjects) / Nil (HSSLC Mathematics) |
| Minimum Passing Marks | 33% in theory and 33% in practical/internal — independently |
| Conducting Body | Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE), Aizawl |
Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions
Practising previous year MBSE question papers is the most effective way to prepare for the compartment exam. Solving past papers helps you understand the exact question format, the distribution of marks across chapters, and the time required for each section — insights that are impossible to get from textbook study alone. MBSE makes past question papers available on its official website; students should attempt at least the last three years of papers for each failed subject.
| Exam | Available Years | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| MBSE HSLC Question Papers (All Subjects) | 2023, 2024, 2025 | Visit mbse.edu.in |
| MBSE HSSLC Question Papers (All Subjects) | 2023, 2024, 2025 | Visit mbse.edu.in |
Note: Subject-specific question papers with answer keys may be available on the official MBSE portal or through the MBSE Online portal at mbseonline.com. Students preparing for the compartment exam should focus on the chapters that carry the highest marks weightage in their failed subject.
MBSE Compartment Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026
The MBSE compartment exam is open to students who appeared in the 2026 HSLC or HSSLC main examinations and failed in one or two subjects. Students who failed in three or more subjects in the main exam are not eligible for the compartment exam and must re-enroll as regular students for the full academic year. Only students from the 2025–26 batch who were present in all main exam papers they were registered for are considered eligible.
Before applying for the compartment exam, check whether MBSE has awarded you grace marks. MBSE can award up to 12 grace marks in one subject — if your deficit in a failed subject is 12 marks or less, the board may pass you directly through grace, and you would not need to appear for the compartment exam at all. Confirm your grace-mark status from the official result before submitting the compartment application.
| Criteria | Details | Key Insights |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Failed Subjects | Failed in 1 or 2 subjects in the MBSE HSLC / HSSLC 2026 main exam | Failing in 3 or more subjects means you must repeat the full year; compartment is not available. |
| Main Exam Appearance | Must have appeared in the 2026 HSLC or HSSLC main examination | Absent students (without valid exemption) are generally not eligible to sit the compartment exam. |
| Grace Marks Check | MBSE awards up to 12 grace marks in one subject before declaring a student as compartment | A deficit of ≤12 marks in one subject may already result in a Pass declaration without requiring a compartment exam. |
| Passing Criteria in Compartment | Minimum 33% marks in each component (theory and practical/internal separately) | Both components must be cleared independently; a high practical mark cannot offset a below-33% theory score. |
| Number of Attempts Allowed | Up to 3 attempts over successive examination cycles | Students who fail the first compartment attempt may reappear in the following year’s supplementary cycle, up to three total attempts. |
| Student Category | Regular and private students from the 2025–26 academic batch | Regular students apply through their school; private candidates apply directly to MBSE with the required documents. |
What is the rule of compartment exam in MBSE?
- Regular Students: Students who fail in one or two subjects in the HSLC or HSSLC main examination are offered the compartment exam. They sit only for the failed subject(s), and their marks in passed subjects are retained.
- Private Candidates: Private students who failed in one or two subjects may apply for the compartment exam by submitting documents directly to MBSE, without routing through a school.
- Grace Mark Cases: Students whose deficit is covered by MBSE’s grace-mark provision (up to 12 marks in one subject) are declared pass in the main result itself and do not take the compartment exam.
- Three-or-More Subject Failures: Students who failed in three or more subjects are not eligible for compartment. They must re-enroll as regular students and appear in all subjects in the next main examination cycle.
How many chances are given in the MBSE compartment exam?
MBSE generally permits students up to three attempts at the compartment/supplementary examination spread across successive years. If you fail the compartment exam in the first attempt (2026), you may appear again in the 2027 supplementary exam cycle, and once more in 2028 if still unsuccessful. Failing all three attempts means you must re-enroll as a full-year regular student. This three-attempt structure is designed to give students genuine recovery time without permanently blocking their academic progress.
MBSE Compartment Exam: Number of Attempts
| Attempt | Tentative Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First Attempt | June – July 2026 | Immediately following the 2026 main result declarations. Apply through your school (regular) or directly to MBSE (private). |
| Second Attempt | June – July 2027 | Available to students who failed the first compartment attempt; conducted alongside the 2027 batch’s supplementary exam. |
| Third Attempt | June – July 2028 | Final chance. Failure after this attempt means the student must re-enroll as a regular student for the complete academic year. |
MBSE Compartment Exam Fee Structure
Students applying for the MBSE compartment exam must pay a fee for each subject they are registering for. The compartment exam fee is approximately ₹500 per subject based on historical MBSE data; the officially confirmed 2026 fee will be published in the compartment exam notification on mbse.edu.in. Students must pay within the deadline specified in the notification; late applications may attract an additional late fee.
| Candidate Category | Fee per Subject (Approximate) | Late Fee (Additional) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Students (applying through school) | ₹500 per subject | As per official notification |
| Private Candidates (applying directly to MBSE) | ₹500 per subject | As per official notification |
Note: Fee amounts above are approximate and based on previous years’ MBSE data. The official and binding fee structure for the 2026 compartment exam will be announced in the MBSE notification. Do not pay any amount other than what is specified in the official notification, and always retain the fee payment receipt as proof of registration.
MBSE Passing Marks Criteria 2026
To pass the MBSE compartment exam, students must secure a minimum of 33% marks in each subject. The 33% threshold applies independently to both theory and practical/internal components — failing one component means failing the subject even if your combined total is above 33%. The following tables give the subject-wise passing marks for HSSLC (Class 12) and HSLC (Class 10).
Is 30 out of 70 a passing mark in the MBSE compartment exam?
Yes. For Science subjects in MBSE — Physics, Chemistry, Biology (HSSLC), and Science (HSLC) — the theory paper carries 70 marks, and the minimum passing score in theory is 30 marks (33% of 70, rounded up). You must also separately clear the practical with a minimum of 10 out of 30 marks. Scoring exactly 30/70 in theory and 10/30 in practical meets the minimum threshold in both components and results in a pass for that subject.
MBSE HSSLC (Class 12) — Subject-Wise Passing Marks
| Subject | Theory Marks | Practical / Internal | Passing Marks (Theory) | Passing Marks (Practical / Internal) | Total Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| Second Language | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| Physics | 70 | 30 (Practical) | 30 | 10 | 40 |
| Chemistry | 70 | 30 (Practical) | 30 | 10 | 40 |
| Biology | 70 | 30 (Practical) | 30 | 10 | 40 |
| Mathematics (HSSLC) | 100 | — (Theory only) | 33 | — | 33 |
| Accountancy | 80 | 20 (Project / Internal) | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| Business Studies | 80 | 20 (Project / Internal) | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| Economics | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| History / Political Science / Sociology | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 26 | 6 | 32 |
MBSE HSLC (Class 10) — Subject-Wise Passing Marks
| Subject | Theory Marks | Practical / Internal | Passing Marks (Theory) | Passing Marks (Practical / Internal) | Total Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| Science | 70 | 30 (Practical + Internal) | 30 | 10 | 40 |
| Social Science | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 26 | 6 | 32 |
| Second Language (Mizo / Hindi / Alt. English) | 80 | 20 (Internal) | 26 | 6 | 32 |
Note: Both theory and practical/internal components must be cleared independently at 33%. MBSE may apply grace marks of up to 12 in one subject before declaring a student as compartment; this grace-mark adjustment appears in the main result itself, before the compartment exam stage.
MBSE Grading System
MBSE uses different performance classification systems for HSLC (Class 10) and HSSLC (Class 12). For HSSLC (Class 12), the board follows a letter-grade system from A1 (91–100) down to F (0–33); for HSLC (Class 10), performance is classified into Distinction, First Division, Second Division, and Third Division based on aggregate percentage. A student who passes the compartment exam receives the grade or division corresponding to the marks scored in the compartment exam paper for that subject.
MBSE HSSLC (Class 12) — Letter Grade System
| Grade | Marks Range | Performance Level |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 91 – 100 | Outstanding |
| A2 | 81 – 90 | Excellent |
| B1 | 71 – 80 | Very Good |
| B2 | 61 – 70 | Good |
| C1 | 51 – 60 | Above Average |
| C2 | 41 – 50 | Average |
| D1 | 34 – 40 | Below Average (Pass) |
| F | 0 – 33 | Fail |
MBSE HSLC (Class 10) — Division System
| Division | Aggregate Percentage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Distinction | 75% and above | Top performance category |
| First Division | 60% – 74% | High performer |
| Second Division | 50% – 59% | Satisfactory |
| Third Division | 33% – 49% | Minimum pass |
| Fail | Below 33% | Eligible for compartment if failed in ≤2 subjects |
MBSE Compartment Exam FAQs
Ques. Who is eligible for the MBSE Compartment Exam 2026?
Ans. Students who appeared in the MBSE HSLC (Class 10) or HSSLC (Class 12) 2026 main examination and failed in one or two subjects are eligible for the compartment/supplementary exam. Students who failed in three or more subjects are not eligible and must repeat the full academic year as regular students. Additionally, students must have appeared in all subjects of the main exam; those absent in more than two papers are generally not eligible.
Ques. When will the MBSE Compartment Exam 2026 be held?
Ans. As of May 29, 2026, MBSE has not officially announced the compartment exam schedule. Based on the board’s historical pattern — announcing the supplementary schedule within a few weeks of the main result — the 2026 compartment exam is expected in June or July 2026. The HSLC main result was declared on April 23 and the HSSLC result on April 29, so the schedule notification is expected imminently. Students must check mbse.edu.in regularly for the confirmed timetable.
Ques. What is the minimum passing mark in the MBSE compartment exam?
Ans. Students must score a minimum of 33% in each subject to pass the MBSE compartment exam. This threshold applies separately to theory and practical/internal components. For example, in Physics (70 theory + 30 practical), you need at least 30/70 in theory AND at least 10/30 in practical. Scoring well in practical cannot compensate for falling below 33% in the theory paper — both components must be individually cleared.
Ques. How many subjects can I appear for in the MBSE compartment exam?
Ans. You can appear for a maximum of two subjects in the MBSE compartment exam. Eligibility itself is limited to students who failed in one or two subjects in the main examination. If you failed in only one subject, you sit only for that subject. If you failed in two subjects, you sit for both. Failing in three or more subjects removes compartment eligibility entirely.
Ques. Does MBSE provide grace marks before declaring a student as compartment?
Ans. Yes. MBSE can award up to 12 grace marks in one subject to help borderline students avoid the compartment exam. If your shortfall in a failed subject is 12 marks or fewer, the board may add grace marks and declare you pass directly in the main result. This grace-mark decision happens before the compartment exam stage, so check your main result mark sheet carefully. Students who receive grace marks do not need to appear for the compartment exam.
Ques. How many attempts are allowed in the MBSE compartment exam?
Ans. MBSE typically allows up to three attempts at the compartment/supplementary examination across successive years. If you fail the 2026 compartment exam (first attempt), you may appear again in the 2027 supplementary cycle (second attempt), and once more in 2028 (third attempt) if still unsuccessful. After exhausting all three attempts, you must re-enroll as a full-year regular student and appear in all subjects of the next main examination.
Ques. What happens if I pass the MBSE compartment exam?
Ans. If you pass the MBSE compartment exam, your result status is updated to Pass (Compartment) and you receive a revised mark sheet showing the compartment marks in the cleared subject(s). This result is valid for college admissions and further studies — most universities and colleges accept compartment-cleared mark sheets on par with regular pass results. You can proceed to the next class or apply to higher education institutions based on your updated result.
Ques. What happens if I fail the MBSE compartment exam?
Ans. If you fail the compartment exam, you are not declared pass for that academic year. You may reappear in the next available supplementary exam cycle if you still have remaining attempts (up to three total). If you have exhausted all attempts, you must re-enroll as a regular student, repeat the full academic year, and appear in all subjects of the main examination. Your passed-subject marks from the original result do not carry forward in this re-enrollment scenario.
Ques. Is the syllabus for the MBSE compartment exam different from the main exam?
Ans. No. The MBSE compartment exam syllabus is exactly the same as the main HSLC or HSSLC examination syllabus for the 2025–26 academic session. There is no reduced, abridged, or modified syllabus for the compartment exam. Students must prepare the full MBSE-prescribed syllabus for their failed subject(s), covering all units and chapters from the official textbooks.
Ques. How do I apply for the MBSE compartment exam 2026?
Ans. Once MBSE releases the official compartment exam notification on mbse.edu.in, the application process begins. Regular students must submit the filled application form along with the prescribed fee through their school; the school then forwards applications to MBSE. Private candidates must apply directly to MBSE with required documents (main exam mark sheet, identity proof, fee receipt). The application window is typically short — around one to two weeks — so act as soon as the notification is published. Do not miss the deadline, as late applications attract an additional late fee or may not be accepted at all.
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