NBSE Compartment Exam 2026: Exam from June 9 to 20, Eligibility, Fees and Result Date

The NBSE Compartmental Examination 2026 is scheduled from June 9 to June 20, 2026 for HSLC (Class 10) and HSSLC (Class 12) students of the Nagaland Board of School Education. The NBSE released the official compartmental exam routine on May 4, 2026, with the HSLC Science paper commencing on June 9. Under revised National Credit Framework (NCF) guidelines, students failing in up to four subjects are now eligible — raised from the earlier limit of three subjects.

• Students failing in up to 4 subjects in NBSE HSLC or HSSLC are now eligible for the compartmental exam under the revised NCF norms.
• The NBSE Compartmental Examination 2026 runs from June 9 to June 20, 2026 at designated centres across Nagaland.
• The online Individual Application Form (IAF) window was open from May 11 to May 16, 2026; students must surrender original admit cards and marksheets to their school by May 30, 2026.
• Exam fees are ₹600 per subject for HSLC and ₹650 per subject for HSSLC.
• You must score a minimum of 33% marks in each subject to clear the compartmental examination.
• Passing the compartment exam updates your marksheet to Pass (Compartment) status, making you eligible for Class 11 or higher education admissions.
• Students who fail the compartment exam must repeat the class as a regular student in the next academic year.

NBSE conducts the Compartmental and Improvement Examination every year for HSLC and HSSLC students. Exam centres for both HSLC and HSSLC compartmental exams were published on May 27, 2026, on the official NBSE portal. The improvement examination — for students who passed but want to enhance their marks — is permissible for one chance only. Students who miss this window cannot appear for improvement in future years.

In the HSLC 2026 main examination, NBSE enrolled 22,765 students, of whom 16,406 (72.07%) qualified. For HSSLC 2026, pass percentages were 85.78% in Arts, 81.69% in Commerce, and 85.67% in Science. Students who did not qualify in the main exam are now eligible for the June 2026 compartmental exam if they meet the eligibility criteria.

NBSE Compartmental Exam 2026 — Key Dates and Overview

NBSE Compartmental Exam Datesheet 2026

The NBSE has released the complete schedule for the HSLC and HSSLC Compartmental and Improvement Examination 2026. All exams are held from June 9 to June 20, 2026, in morning and afternoon sessions. Morning sessions run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon; afternoon sessions run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Vocational subject papers conclude at 3:00 PM.

NBSE HSLC (Class 10) Compartmental Exam Schedule 2026:

NBSE HSSLC (Class 12) Compartmental Exam Schedule 2026:

Note: HSLC and HSSLC compartmental exams are conducted simultaneously from June 9 to June 20, 2026. Students appearing in both levels must refer to their respective schedule. Arrive at the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled session to complete entry formalities.

NBSE Compartmental Exam Fee Structure

The NBSE charges a fixed fee per subject for the Compartmental and Improvement Examination 2026. Fees are collected at the time of submitting the online Individual Application Form (IAF) through the NBSE portal, and the application window for 2026 was open from May 11 to May 16, 2026.

Note: The fee is charged per subject. If you are appearing in two subjects, double the applicable per-subject fee. No cash payments at the NBSE office — all payments are processed online during IAF submission.

How to Apply for NBSE Compartmental Exam — IAF Process

The Individual Application Form (IAF) for NBSE Compartmental Exam 2026 is submitted online through the NBSE portal. The IAF window for 2026 was open from May 11 to May 16, 2026, and has now closed. Students who missed the window cannot apply for the 2026 compartmental exam. The general IAF application process for future reference is as follows:

• Step 1 — Visit the NBSE Portal: Go to the official NBSE website at nbsenl.edu.in and navigate to the IAF / Compartmental section under Services.
• Step 2 — Log In / Register: Use your NBSE roll number and registered details to access the application form.
• Step 3 — Select Subject(s): Choose the subject(s) in which you are appearing for the compartmental exam (maximum 4 subjects as per revised NCF norms).
• Step 4 — Pay the Fee: Pay ₹600 per subject (HSLC) or ₹650 per subject (HSSLC) through the online payment gateway.
• Step 5 — Submit IAF: Submit the completed form. Your school or institution head will verify the application and forward it to NBSE.
• Step 6 — Surrender Documents: Submit your original main exam Admit Card and Marksheet to your school or centre by May 30, 2026. The school will send these to the NBSE office via registered post or direct submission.
• Step 7 — Receive Admit Card: Collect your compartmental exam admit card from your school/centre before June 9, 2026.

NBSE Passing Marks Criteria 2026

To pass the NBSE Compartmental Examination 2026, students must secure a minimum of 33% marks in each subject, assessed separately for theory and practical/internal assessment components. Scoring below the minimum in either the theory or the practical component of a subject means you have not cleared that subject, even if your aggregate is above 33%.

For HSLC subjects with an 80-mark theory paper, the minimum passing marks in theory are 27 out of 80. For subjects with a 70-mark theory paper (such as Science), the minimum is 23 out of 70. The internal and practical components are evaluated separately, and the minimum passing marks apply independently to each component.

HSLC (Class 10) Passing Marks Breakdown:

HSSLC (Class 12) Passing Marks Breakdown:

Is 27 out of 80 a passing mark in the NBSE compartmental theory paper?

Yes, 27 out of 80 (33.75%) is the minimum passing mark for an 80-mark theory paper in NBSE HSLC and HSSLC. For 70-mark theory papers (such as Science, Physics, and Chemistry), the minimum is 23 out of 70 (32.86%, rounded to 33%). For Mathematics, where the full 100 marks are theory, the minimum passing mark is 33 out of 100. You must also separately clear the practical or internal assessment to be declared as having passed that subject.

NBSE Passing Marks Quick Reference

What Happens After Passing the NBSE Compartmental Exam?

• HSLC (Class 10) passers: Your marksheet is updated to reflect Pass (Compartment) status. You become eligible for admission to Class 11 at any NBSE-affiliated or other school in Nagaland.
• HSSLC (Class 12) passers: Your updated marksheet shows Pass (Compartment), making you eligible for undergraduate admissions at colleges and universities.
• Improvement exam passers: The improved marks replace the original marks on your marksheet for higher education purposes.

What Happens If You Fail the NBSE Compartmental Exam?

• HSLC students: You must repeat Class 10 as a regular student in the next academic year and appear in the main examination again.
• HSSLC students: You may appear in the next year’s compartmental examination as an ex-regular student for the remaining failed subject(s), without having to repeat the entire academic year in most cases — subject to NBSE rules in force at that time.
• Students who fail in 5 or more subjects in the main exam cannot appear in the compartmental exam and must repeat the class.

NBSE Grading System

The Nagaland Board of School Education uses a letter-grade system for HSLC and HSSLC results. Grades are assigned on a relative basis — the cut-off marks for each grade vary by subject and are determined based on the overall performance of students in that exam cycle. The table below shows the approximate marks ranges and grade points as a reference. Students receiving E1 or E2 grades in any subject are required to appear in the compartmental examination.

Note: NBSE follows a relative grading system. The actual grade cut-off marks vary by subject and batch. The ranges shown are approximate indicators. Refer to your official NBSE marksheet for exact grades. Grades E1 and E2 in a subject make a student eligible for the compartmental exam (subject to the 4-subject NCF limit).