एग्ज़ाम कब है?

Place the subject first, then the question word. You can use it as a standalone question. You can also add a person's name at the beginning. If you are texting, it is often shortened to 'Exam kab?'. It works perfectly in both spoken and written Hindi. Just remember to use a rising intonation at the end. It sounds natural and friendly.

Use it when talking to a classmate about a shared subject. Use it when checking in on a sibling's study schedule. It is great for small talk with a neighbor's kid. You can use it in a professional coaching center too. It is the universal 'stress-check' question in Indian households. Use it whenever you want to show interest in someone's academic life.

Avoid using it in extremely formal academic writing. In a PhD thesis or a government document, use परीक्षा instead. Do not use it if the person has already graduated. That might trigger some unwanted 'exam stress' PTSD! Also, avoid asking this repeatedly to someone who is clearly panicking. They might throw their textbook at you.

Exams are a massive part of Indian culture. From the 'Board Exams' to competitive entrance tests, they are life events. The phrase एग्ज़ाम कब है? is often the start of a long conversation. It usually leads to 'How is your preparation?' or 'Are you nervous?'. In India, an exam isn't just for the student; the whole family feels the pressure. This phrase is the gateway to that shared experience.

If you want to be formal, say आपकी परीक्षा कब है?. For a closer friend, you might ask तेरा एग्ज़ाम कब है?. If you are asking about multiple tests, say एग्ज़ाम्स कब हैं?. You might also hear पेपर कब है? (Paper kab hai?), which literally means 'When is the paper?'. All of these convey the same sense of impending academic doom or excitement.