Rajasthan Shivira Panchang 2025-26: The Directorate of Secondary Education, Bikaner has officially released the Rajasthan Shivira Panchang 2025-26, a comprehensive academic calendar applicable to all government, non-government, residential, special training, and teacher training schools in Rajasthan. The new academic session will begin on July 1, 2025, and continue till June 30, 2026. According to this calendar, schools will operate for 235 working days, with 130 holidays scheduled throughout the year.
Academic Session 2025-26 Begins July 1, 2025
The Rajasthan school academic session 2025-26 commences from 1st July 2025. All schools in the state are mandated to begin regular teaching and student attendance from this date. The first phase of the Admission Festival (Pravesh Utsav) will run from July 1 to July 16, during which admission forms for various classes will be filled.
For Classes 9 to 12, the last date for student admission is set as July 31, 2025.
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Rajasthan School Exam Calendar 2025-26
The Shivira Panchang 2025-26 provides a clear timeline for the tests and examinations to be conducted throughout the year:
| S. No. | Exam | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Test (Pratham Parakh) | 18 – 20 August 2025 |
| 2 | Second Test (Dwitiya Parakh) | 13 – 15 October 2025 |
| 3 | Half-Yearly Exam | 12 – 24 December 2025 |
| 4 | Third Test (Tritiya Parakh) | 5 – 7 February 2026 |
| 5 | Final/Board Exams | 23 April – 8 May 2026 |
| 6 | Result Declaration | 16 May 2026 |
Rajasthan Shivira Panchang 2025-26 Holidays
The Panchang outlines a total of 130 holidays, including 52 Sundays and 91 other declared holidays. However, it does not account for local district-level educational conferences, principal power holidays, and other exceptional holidays.
Key Holiday Dates:
- Raksha Bandhan – 9 August 2025
- Independence Day – 15 August 2025
- Janmashtami – 16 August 2025
- Ramdev Jayanti/Teja Dashmi/Khejadli Martyrs Day – 2 September 2025
- Eid-e-Milad (Barawafat) – 5 September 2025
- Navratri & Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti – 22 September 2025
- Durga Ashtami – 30 September 2025
- Dussehra/Gandhi Jayanti – 2 October 2025
- Mid-Term Holidays – 16 to 27 October 2025
- Diwali – 20 October 2025
- Govardhan Puja – 22 October 2025
- Bhai Dooj – 23 October 2025
- Guru Nanak Jayanti – 5 November 2025
- Winter Break – 25 December 2025 to 5 January 2026
- Devnarayan Jayanti – 25 January 2026
- Republic Day – 26 January 2026
- Maha Shivratri – 15 February 2026
- Holi (Holika Dahan) – 2 March 2026
- Dhullandi – 3 March 2026
- Cheti Chand – 20 March 2026
- Eid-ul-Fitr – 21 March 2026
- Ram Navami – 26 March 2026
- Mahavir Jayanti – 31 March 2026
- Good Friday – 3 April 2026
- Ambedkar Jayanti – 14 April 2026
- Parshuram Jayanti – 19 April 2026
- Summer Vacation – 17 May to 30 June 2026
School Timings As Per Shivira Panchang 2025-26
The Directorate has outlined separate schedules for single-shift and double-shift schools during summer and winter seasons.
Single Shift School Timings:
| Season | Period | School Timing | Class Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 1 April – 30 September | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Each period – 35 minutes |
| Winter | 1 October – 31 March | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Periods 1–6: 40 mins, 7–8: 35 mins |
Double Shift School Timings:
| Season | Period | School Timing | Class Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 1 April – 30 September | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Two Shifts) | Each period – 35 minutes |
| Winter | 1 October – 31 March | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Two Shifts) | Periods 1 & 5 – 35 mins, Rest – 30 mins |
Rajasthan Shivira Panchang 2025-26 PDF Download Link
The Rajasthan education department has made the Shivira Panchang PDF 2025-26 available online. All school administrators, teachers, and students are advised to download and follow the schedule accordingly.
- Release Date: 28 June 2025
- Official Website: education.rajasthan.gov.in
- PDF Download: Click here to download
Admission Age Criteria for Class 1
As per the latest guidelines, a child must be at least 6 years old and less than 7 years to be eligible for admission into Class 1. While the state may notify a fixed date for admissions, Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009 allows admission throughout the year.
Summary of Rajasthan Shivira Panchang 2025-26
- Academic Session: 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026
- Working Days: 235
- Holidays: 130
- Exams: 3 Tests + 2 Major Exams
- Result Date: 16 May 2026
- Vacations: Mid-term, Winter, and Summer
- New School Timing Format Implemented
- All Schools Must Adhere Strictly to the Panchang Guidelines