GBSHSE publishes provisional timetable for 2027 board examinations
The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) on Thursday released a tentative schedule for the Class 10 (SSC) and Class 12 (HSSC) board examinations for the 2026–27 academic year. According to the notice uploaded on the board's official website, HSSC examinations are set to commence on 8 February 2027, while SSC papers will be held during March and April 2027.
The board described the dates as provisional and said it will announce the exact examination centres and sub‑centres, as well as the final schedule, at a later date. Students have been advised to check and download the timetable from gbshse.in.
Reporting times and duration
The board has instructed candidates to reach their examination centre by 9:00 AM. Students arriving late will not be permitted to sit the paper. Most SSC written papers are scheduled from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, though certain NSQF (National Skill Qualifications Framework) and other subjects will have shorter durations as indicated in the timetable.
Key dates and subject examples
The provisional list provides subject‑wise dates for several subjects. The board's document contains a longer list; the items below are illustrative.
| Subject (code) | Provisional date |
|---|---|
| Data Processing (2150) | 15 March 2027 |
| Basic Floriculture (2053) | 16 March 2027 |
| Desk Top Publishing (1150) | 17 March 2027 |
| English / Functional English (1003 / 1235) | 20 March 2027 |
| Konkani / Indian Sign Languages (1001 / 1237) | 24 March 2027 |
| Standard Mathematics (1242 / 1244) | 31 March 2027 |
| Hindi / Functional Hindi (1004 / 1236) | 2 April 2027 |
HSSC schedule and vocational/NSQF papers
The HSSC (Class 12) examination programme is slated to begin on 8 February 2027, the board's tentative schedule shows. Several vocational and NSQF‑mapped courses — such as Automobile (S‑1072), IT/ITES (S‑1073), Retail (S‑1075), Beauty & Wellness (S‑1078), Apparel (S‑1079), Construction (S‑1080) and Telecommunication (S‑1085) — will have subject‑specific slots; these may carry shorter durations than standard theory papers.
What students and schools should note
- Download the provisional timetable from gbshse.in and await the final schedule before making travel or accommodation arrangements.
- Candidates must carry their admit cards to the examination centre; entry without the admit card will not be permitted.
- Arrive at the centre by 9:00 AM as per board instructions; late arrivals will be denied permission to sit the examination.
- Check the board's later notification for the announcement of examination centres and sub‑centres, which will be published prior to the final schedule.
Administration and next steps
The GBSHSE has labelled the dates as tentative and will issue a final timetable and centre assignments in due course. Schools and parents are advised to monitor official board communications and the website for updates. Educational institutions typically receive separate circulars from the board detailing centre‑wise arrangements, invigilation duties and COVID‑era protocols if applicable.
Students preparing for both SSC and HSSC examinations should coordinate with their schools to obtain admit cards and any clarifications on subject codes, practical examinations and vocational assessment components. Schools are responsible for informing candidates of any centre changes once the board releases the final list.
The board's advisory emphasises that the provisional nature of the schedule means dates may be altered; stakeholders should plan with that contingency in mind.
