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22 Nov 2026NSEP · 8:30–10:30 a.m. IST
60 questions48 single + 12 multiple correct
216 marksTwo hours · OMR examination
Classes X–XIIAge and other conditions apply
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The extended enrolment window ended on 16 September 2026. Check your student login for your enrolment and admit-card updates.
Your exam-day checklist · Admit card & loginINPhO · 31 January 2027
Shortlisted students must complete a separate HBCSE registration. Selection does not automatically register you.
Understand what comes nextMarking clarification: both 2026–27 brochures specify a −1 penalty for an incorrect Part A answer, although the portal FAQ conflicts. Read the evidence and exam instructions.
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03
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04
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05
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HBCSE 2026–27 schedule ↗IAPT 2026–27 brochure ↗Official eligibility rules ↗
HBCSE 2026–27 schedule ↗IAPT 2026–27 brochure ↗Official eligibility rules ↗