Gujarat: GSHSEB releases academic calendar for 2026-27

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has officially released the academic calendar for the 2026-27 academic year, outlining key dates for exams, vacations and instructional periods. As per the newly declared schedule, the board exams for Classes 10 and 12 in 2027 will commence on Feb 25 and conclude on March 17.The academic year will begin on June 8, with the first term continuing until Nov 4, covering 120 instructional days. Following this, Diwali vacation will be observed from Nov 5 to Nov 25, providing students with a 21-day break. The second term will start on Nov 26 and continue until May 2, comprising 124 instructional days. Overall, the academic year will include 244 days of teaching, out of which 240 days will be actual working days after excluding local holidays.The board has also scheduled key internal exams during the year. The first exam for Classes 9 to 12 will be conducted from Oct 22 to Nov 2, while the second (preliminary) exam is planned between Jan 18 and Jan 28. Additionally, the Prakharata Shodh Test will be held on Jan 30.For board classes, school-level subject exams will take place from Feb 1 to 3. Practical exams for Class 12 science students are scheduled between Feb 5 and Feb 13. After the board exams, annual exams for Classes 9 and 11 will be conducted from April 5 to April 20.The calendar also includes supplementary exams for Classes 10 and 12, which will be held from June 11 to June 22, at the beginning of the academic year.In terms of vacations, students will enjoy approximately 80 days of holidays throughout the year. This includes 21 days of Diwali vacation, 35 days of summer vacation from May 3 to June 6, and 24 days of public and local holidays. Sundays will be additional holidays.Month-wise, July will have the highest number of working days (27), while May will have only one instructional day, reflecting the summer break.
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