SC & HSC Exam Dates 2026 Mauritius + Best Revision Timetable

For Form 5 and Upper 6 students, 2026 is the year that defines the future. The School Certificate (SC) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams administered by the MES and Cambridge are grueling, but predictable.

Knowing when you write and how to prepare is half the battle.

Table of Contents

• Expected Exam Dates for 2026
• Key Deadlines to Remember
• The Ultimate Revision Strategy
• Downloadable Revision Timetable

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Expected Exam Dates for 2026

While the official timetable is usually released by the MES in early 2026, trends remain consistent.

School Certificate (SC)

• Oral Exams: Mid-September 2026
• Written Exams Start: Late September 2026
• Written Exams End: Mid-November 2026

Higher School Certificate (HSC)

• Practical Exams (Science/Art): Late September 2026
• Written Exams Start: Early October 2026
• Written Exams End: Mid-November 2026

Note: Always check the MES website for the official confirmed dates.

Key Deadlines to Remember

• Exam Registration: Usually closes in March/April 2026.
• Subject Changes: Last chance is typically May 2026.

The Ultimate Revision Strategy

Don't just read your notes. Use Active Recall and Spaced Repetition.

1. Phase 1 (Jan - June): Understand the syllabus. Finish all topics.
2. Phase 2 (July - Aug): Topic-wise past papers.
3. Phase 3 (Sept - Oct): Full timed mock exams.

Downloadable Revision Timetable

A good timetable balances hard subjects with easier ones.

| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Sat/Sun | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 16:00 - 17:30 | Math (Hard) | Physics | Accounts | Chem | GP | Mock Exams | | 17:30 - 18:00 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break | Rest | | 18:00 - 19:30 | English (Easy) | French | Econ | Bio | Art | Review |

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