Imphal: The Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) will conduct the Class X (HSLC) examination from February 23 to March 23, 2026, with 36,725 candidates set to appear across 161 centres in both the hill and valley districts of the state.
Of the total candidates, 18,375 are boys and 18,350 girls. As many as 392 internally displaced students will also sit for the examination. Authorities said elaborate security arrangements have been put in place to ensure its smooth conduct.
Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been promulgated in and around examination centres to prevent untoward incidents and unauthorised gatherings.
BOSEM Secretary S. Jitelal Sharma said 8,191 candidates are from government schools, 1,498 from government-aided institutions, and 27,036 from private schools.
Of the 36,725 candidates appearing at 161 centres, 19,046 students will write the examination in 61 centres located in the hill districts, while 17,679 candidates will appear at 100 centres in the valley districts. Among the displaced candidates, 231 are from the valley districts and 161 from the hill districts.
The Board has appointed 10 nodal officers to oversee the conduct of the examinations. Two inspection teams comprising 36 members each have been constituted to supervise centres in the hill and valley districts. In addition, 12 special teams have been formed to monitor the examination process.
Sharma cautioned that any student or individual found guilty of using unfair means would be dealt with under the The Manipur Prevention of Malpractices in High School Leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary Examinations Act, 2024, which provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh extended his best wishes to students appearing for the Class X board examinations.
In a message, the Chief Minister described board examinations as an important milestone but urged students to remain calm and confident. He advised them to trust their preparation and focus on effort rather than results, adding that examinations do not define an individual’s worth or future potential.