The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has released important guidelines for students wishing to apply for the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) Class 12 Examination, 2026. The online application process will begin on **November 13, 2025**, and will close on **December 5, 2025**. Students must submit their application forms and fees online through the official MBOSE website.
This announcement is crucial for all Class 12 students across Meghalaya. It covers key details like who can apply, how to apply, and important deadlines. The board has also specified fees for different streams and candidate types.
Key Dates for Application
Students should note the following dates for online application submissions:
| Online Application Starts | November 13, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | December 5, 2025 |
| Late Submission Window | Until December 12, 2025 |
| Late Fee per Candidate | ₹400 |
How to Apply Online
All candidates must apply through the official MBOSE website: www.mbose.in . Look for the 'Examination Login' section on the website. For the first time, users will need to use the initial password " Hsslc@2025 ". It is mandatory to change this password during the first login for security reasons.
Schools and examination centers will help students with filling out the forms based on their category. The MBOSE website will also provide easy-to-understand guides and video tutorials.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Details
The MBOSE Class 12 exam has different rules for various types of candidates:
Regular Candidates (I and II)
These are students who attend schools approved by MBOSE or other schools. They must have passed the internal selection tests conducted by their school.
Non-Regular Candidates
These are students who failed in more than two subjects in their previous MBOSE exams. They must reappear for all subjects without any changes to their chosen subjects.
Compartmental Candidates
These students failed in three or fewer subjects in a previous exam. They get only two chances to clear these subjects. If they fail to clear within two attempts, they will be considered non-regular candidates.
Improvement Candidates
Students from the 2025 batch who wish to improve their scores can reattempt subjects. They are allowed only one chance for improvement.
Private Candidates
Private candidates can only apply for the Arts stream. They need prior permission from MBOSE. They also must have passed a Class 11 internal exam after registering with the board.
Rules for Students with Disabilities (PWD)
MBOSE offers special exemptions for Persons with Disabilities, including students with visual or hearing impairments. These students may not need to appear for certain subjects like MIL (Modern Indian Language) or Alternative English. They are also waived from paying examination fees. To get these benefits, students must submit a Unique Disability ID (UDID).
Environmental Education Grades
For regular candidates, grades in Environmental Education will be decided by their school (internally assessed). These grades must be entered into the application forms. The grading scale ranges from **A (86%-100%)** to **E (0%-35%)**.
Examination Fees
The examination fees vary depending on the stream (Science, Arts, Commerce) and the candidate category. These fees include payments for the board exams, documents, as well as centre and practical charges.
Here are some examples of the fees:
- Regular Science stream students with five practical subjects will pay a total of ₹2,700 .
- Regular Arts or Commerce stream students with five practical subjects will pay ₹2,550 .
- Non-regular and compartmental candidates without any practical subjects will pay ₹1,750 . This fee will increase if they have additional subjects or practicals.
- Private candidates with up to six practical subjects might pay up to ₹3,070 .
Exam Schedule Coming Soon
The detailed schedule for the MBOSE Class 12 Board Exam 2026 will be released by the board at a later date. Students should regularly check the official MBOSE website for updates.
