The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi, will officially commence the Class 10 (Matric) and Class 12 (Intermediate) Compartment, Improvement, and Special Examinations 2026 tomorrow, August 7, 2026. Thousands of students across Jharkhand who are appearing for supplementary papers in offline pen-and-paper mode can verify the complete timetable, shift timings, and mandatory exam hall rules on the official portal at jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
JAC Board Compartment Exam 2026 Highlights
The supplementary examinations offer students a vital opportunity to clear remaining subjects and improve their overall board marks without losing an academic year. Key examination parameters are detailed below:
- Conducting Authority: Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi
- Classes Covered: Class 10 (Matric) and Class 12 (Intermediate – Science, Commerce & Arts)
- Examination Dates: August 7 to August 14, 2026
- Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen-and-Paper with Question-cum-Answer Booklets)
- Exam Shifts: First Shift (9:45 AM – 1:00 PM) & Second Shift (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM)
- Official Website: jac.jharkhand.gov.in
Subject-Wise Exam Timetable Summary
Exams will be administered in two daily sittings from August 7 through August 14, 2026:
- August 7: Class 10 — Commerce/Home Science (Shift 1), Urdu/IIT/Vocational (Shift 2) | Class 12 — Sociology (Shift 1), Psychology (Shift 2)
- August 8: Class 10 — Hindi Course A & B (Shift 1), Science (Shift 2) | Class 12 — Geology/History (Shift 1), English/Hindi Core (Shift 2)
- August 10: Class 10 — Sanskrit (Shift 1), Social Science (Shift 2) | Class 12 — Political Science/Entrepreneurship (Shift 1), Chemistry/Home Science/Business Studies (Shift 2)
- August 11: Class 10 — Mathematics (Shift 1), Regional Languages (Shift 2) | Class 12 — Economics (Shift 1), Mathematics/Statistics (Shift 2)
- August 12: Class 10 — English (Shift 1), Music (Shift 2) | Class 12 — Computer Science/Geography (Shift 1), Biology/Anthropology/Business Math (Shift 2)
- August 13 & 14: Class 12 — Physics/Philosophy/Accountancy & Vocational Subjects
Admit Card Collection & Verification Rules
Candidates preparing to appear for tomorrow's examination must strictly note the admit card instructions issued by JAC:
- School Distribution: Original hard copy admit cards are downloaded directly by School Principals through the JAC portal. Individual students must collect their sealed and signed hall ticket from their respective schools.
- Detail Verification: Verify the candidate's name, roll code, roll number, registration number, examination centre name, and subject codes printed on the hall ticket.
- Reporting Time: Report to the allotted examination centre at least 30 minutes prior to the shift commencement time (by 9:15 AM for Shift 1 and 1:30 PM for Shift 2).
Important Exam Hall Instructions for Students
Candidates must follow these essential guidelines during the test:
- Question-cum-Answer Booklet: Answers for both Multiple Choice Questions (30% MCQs) and descriptive questions (50% Short/Long) must be written directly inside the provided booklet. No separate OMR sheets will be issued.
- Prohibited Items: Smartwatches, mobile phones, calculators, Bluetooth devices, and unauthorized study materials are strictly banned inside the examination hall.
- Mandatory Items: Carry your printed JAC Compartment Admit Card 2026, valid School ID card, and basic stationery (blue/black ballpoint pens).