NBSE HSLC & HSSLC Blueprint 2026 Released: Exam Structure OUT

The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has provided a crucial guiding tool for students appearing in the upcoming 2026 board examinations. In a notification dated November 19, 2025, the Board announced the release of the Blueprint of the Question Papers for both the HSLC (High School Leaving Certificate - Class 10) and HSSLC (Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate - Class 12) examinations.

This Blueprint is essentially the official examination structure and mark distribution plan, offering students the definitive roadmap for their final study months. It is now live on the NBSE official portal for immediate download and utilization.

What the Blueprint Contains

The Question Paper Blueprint is an indispensable tool for students, teachers, and school administrators, as it outlines the precise structure of the 2026 papers:

Structure and Question Types: It details the specific types of questions that will be asked (e.g., MCQs, Short Answer, Long Answer, Value-Based).

Distribution of Marks: Most importantly, it shows the distribution of marks across various topics and units within each subject's syllabus. This clearly indicates the high-weightage chapters and units students must prioritize.

Assessment Pattern: It helps candidates understand how knowledge, comprehension, application, and analytical skills will be tested in the final examination.

Mandatory Download and Action

All candidates preparing for the NBSE 2026 board exams must download and use this document immediately.

Official Link: The Blueprint is available under the 'Curriculum and Syllabus' section of the NBSE portal: https://nbsenl.edu.in/curriculum-and-syllabus

For Students: Use the Blueprint to plan your study strategy according to the weightage of marks, ensuring that you allocate the most study time to the most valuable topics.

For Teachers: Heads of Institutions have been specifically requested to disseminate this information and guide students in aligning their teaching and preparation strategies strictly with the new structure.

The timely release of the Blueprint by the Nagaland Board ensures transparency and empowers students to focus their efforts efficiently, turning the final stages of preparation into a strategic execution of their study plan.