The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has established two terms, totaling 240 working days in the academic year.
Term 1: June 9 – October 15, encompassing 105 teaching days, followed by a 21-day Diwali break (October 16 – November 5).
Term 2: November 6 – May 3, 2026, comprising 144 teaching days.
A 35-day summer holiday will run from May 4 – June 7, 2026.
🔹 Holidays & Breaks
Schools will observe 80 non-working days, including:
15 public holidays
9 local holidays
Major cultural celebrations: Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Uttarayan, Dhuleti, Republic Day, Independence Day, Ram Navami, Eid-e-Milad, Dussehra, Good Friday, Mahavir Jayanti.
🔹 Exam Schedule
Term‑1 Exams (Classes 9–12): September 11–20 (covering June–August syllabus).
Supplementary Exams (Classes 10 & 12): June 16–26, 2025.
Aptitude Test (Class 9): January 28, 2026.
School-level Theory & Practical Exams (Classes 10 & 12): January 30 – February 3, 2026.
Science Practicals (Class 12): February 5–13, 2026.
Annual Exams (Classes 9–11): April 9–20, 2026
🔹 Note on Flexibility
The board cautions that examination schedules may change according to any future government directives.
This calendar structure aligns with earlier announcements made in April 2025. It aims to balance extensive instruction time with proper breaks and clear exam planning, helping students, parents, and schools prepare for the academic year ahead.
