The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur (COHSEM) has officially released the datesheet for the Class 11 and Class 12 Higher Secondary Examinations 2026 on December 9, 2025, providing clarity and ample preparation time for over 50,000 students across the state. With theory exams for Class 11 commencing on February 16 and Class 12 on February 17, the schedule emphasizes a single morning shift to minimize fatigue, covering streams like Science, Arts, and Commerce. This early announcement aligns with COHSEM’s commitment to transparent processes under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, following a stellar 94% pass percentage in 2024 where girls led the toppers’ lists. Students can download the full PDF from cohsem.nic.in, ensuring a smooth transition amid Manipur’s evolving education landscape.
Background: COHSEM’s Examination Framework
Established in 1991, COHSEM oversees higher secondary education in Manipur, conducting annual exams that serve as gateways to undergraduate programs and competitive entrances like NEET and JEE. The 2026 cycle builds on 2024’s success—89.95% pass rate in government schools and 95.66% in non-government ones—while addressing past logistical challenges through digitized mark uploads and contingency plans for low-enrollment subjects.
- Enrollment Snapshot: Approximately 25,000 Class 11 and 28,000 Class 12 candidates expected, with a focus on equity for rural and ethnic minority students.
- Exam Mode: Offline pen-and-paper for theory; practicals mandatory for Science and vocational subjects.
- Historical Context: Unlike 2024’s February 21-March 23 window for Class 12, the 2026 schedule starts earlier, extending to April for Class 11 to accommodate diverse subjects without overlaps.
This framework supports NEP’s holistic assessment, integrating practical evaluations to foster skill-based learning.
Detailed Timetable: Subject-Wise Schedule
Theory exams for both classes are scheduled in a single shift from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., allowing focused revision. Practical exams for Class 12 will occur from January 2 to 31, 2026, with schools required to upload marks between January 3 and February 2 (final cutoff: February 3). For subjects with fewer than 10 candidates per institution, students will be redirected to designated centers by COHSEM.
Class 11 Theory Timetable (February 16 – April 4, 2026)
| Date | Subjects |
|---|---|
| February 16 | English |
| February 18 | Human Ecology and Family Sciences |
| February 20 | Elective Languages (Hindi, Manipuri, Bengali, English) |
| February 25 | Chemistry, Education, Business Studies |
| February 27 | Anthropology, Economics |
| March 10 | Biology, History |
| March 13 | Mathematics |
| March 17 | MIL (Bengali/Hindi/Hmar/Kom/Manipuri/Mao-La/Mizo/Nepali/Paite/Ruangmei/Tangkhul/Thadou Kuki/Vaiphei/Zou/Gangte/Liangmai) or Alternative English |
| March 23 | Physics, Political Science, Accountancy |
| March 25 | Psychology, Music, Thang-Ta, Statistics |
| March 27 | Engineering Drawing, Sociology |
| March 30 | Fine Arts, Health & Physical Education |
| April 1 | Geology, Geography |
| April 4 | Computer Science, Philosophy |
Class 12 Theory Timetable (February 17 – March 20, 2026)
| Date | Subjects |
|---|---|
| February 17 | English |
| February 19 | MIL or Alternative English |
| February 21 | Human Ecology & Family Sciences, Statistics |
| February 24 | Education, Chemistry, Business Studies |
| February 26 | Fine Arts, Health & Physical Education |
| February 28 | Political Science, Physics, Accountancy |
| March 2 | Engineering Drawing, Sociology |
| March 9 | Mathematics |
| March 12 | History, Biology |
| March 14 | Geography, Geology |
| March 16 | Philosophy, Computer Science, Music, Thang-Ta |
| March 18 | Economics, Anthropology, Psychology |
| March 20 | Elective Languages (Hindi, Manipuri, Bengali, English) |
- Stream-Wise Notes: Subjects are common across Science, Arts, and Commerce where applicable; vocational options like Thang-Ta (Martial Arts) highlight Manipur’s cultural integration.
- Download Access: Visit cohsem.nic.in > Notice Section > Annexure I (Class XI) / Annexure II (Class XII) for PDFs.
Key Changes from 2025: Enhanced Student Focus
The 2026 schedule introduces subtle yet impactful refinements based on post-2024 feedback, prioritizing well-being and efficiency:
- Earlier Commencement: Class 12 shifts from February 21 (2024) to February 17, freeing up post-exam time for admissions.
- Extended Class 11 Window: Spans nearly two months (vs. 2024’s shorter frame), with 2-4 day gaps between major papers to reduce cramming.
- Practical Upload Mandates: Strict deadlines ensure timely result processing, expected by May 2026—faster than last year’s June delay.
- Low-Enrollment Provisions: Centralized allotments prevent isolated testing, benefiting remote schools in hill districts.
- No Shift Variations: Retained single morning slot, unlike multi-shift trials in other states, to maintain uniformity.
These adjustments aim to boost pass rates further, targeting above 95% amid NEP’s emphasis on reduced exam stress.
