CBSE: Date Sheet For Class 10 And 12 Board Exams Released

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the date sheet for the Class 10 and 12 board examinations. The board published the exam schedule on November 6, 2026, on its official websites, cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.nic.in. According to the schedule, the board examinations for both classes will commence on February 16, 2027. This provides students with ample time to prepare based on their specific exam dates and subjects. Students can visit the board’s website to view the complete date sheet for their respective class, which includes the date and time for each subject’s examination.

How Long Will The Class 10 Examinations Continue?

The CBSE Class 10 board examinations will begin on February 16, 2027, and conclude on March 9, 2027. This year, Class 10 students will appear for examinations across 83 subjects. The board has assigned specific dates for each subject. By referring to the date sheet, students can determine the schedule for each subject, which will assist them in planning their study time and preparing for the exams. Students are advised to carefully check their examination dates to avoid any confusion regarding the schedule for any of their papers.

CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2027:

16 February 2027: Painting, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

17 February 2027: Mathematics (Standard), Mathematics (Basic), 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

18 February 2027: Automotive, Introduction to Financial Markets, Beauty & Wellness, Food Production, Multi-skill Foundation Course, Data Science, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

19 February 2027: Home Science, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

20 February 2027: Elements of Business, Urdu Course-B, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

22 February 2027: Science, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

23 February 2027: Introduction to Tourism, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

24 February 2027: Computer Applications, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

25 February 2027: Retail, Security, Automotive, Front Office Operations, Banking & Insurance, Marketing & Sales, Health Care, Apparel, Electronics & Hardware, Operational Skills, Design & Innovation, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

26 February 2027: English (Communicative), English (Language & Literature), 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

27 February 2027: Sindhi, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Nepali, Tibetan – 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

March 1, 2027: Arabic, Sanskrit (Communicative), Sanskrit, Rai, Gurung, Tamang, Sherpa – 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

March 2, 2027: Physical Activity Trainer – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

March 3, 2027: Hindi Course-A, Hindi Course-B – 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

March 4, 2027: Urdu Course-A, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu (Telangana) – 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

March 5, 2027: Mizo, Kashmiri, Arabic, Sindhi, French – 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

March 5, 2027: Carnatic Music (Vocal), Carnatic Music (Melodic Instrument), Carnatic Music (Percussion Instrument), Hindustani Music (Vocal), Hindustani Music (Melodic Instrument), Hindustani Music (Percussion Instrument) – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

March 8, 2027: Dance – 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

March 8, 2027: Social Science – 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

March 9, 2027: Sindhi, German, National Cadet Corps (NCC), Bhutia, Didi, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhuria, Chinese, Dzongkha, Mizo, Bahara Languages, Thai, Elements of Bookkeeping and Accountancy; from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

When Will The Class 12 Examinations Conclude?

The CBSE Class 12 board examinations will also commence on February 16, 2027. However, the schedule for these is more extensive than that of Class 10. The final examinations for Class 12 will continue until April 9, 2027. Students in this grade will appear for examinations across a total of 121 subjects, with specific dates assigned to each. Therefore, students should consult the date sheet based on their respective streams and chosen subjects. Knowing the examination dates in advance allows students to allocate time for the preparation of each subject and avoid last-minute haste.

At What Time Will The Examinations Begin?

According to information provided by the CBSE, the Class 10 and 12 board examinations will begin at 10:30 AM. Students must be particularly mindful of the time on the day of the examination. They should also carefully read the instructions provided on their admit cards. The admit card will contain details regarding when to arrive at the examination center and which items are permitted to be carried along. Students should thoroughly verify their subjects, dates, and examination center details well in advance to ensure a smooth experience on the day of the examination.

When Will The Practical Examinations Begin?

For schools offering regular classes, the CBSE Class 10 and 12 practical examinations and project assessments will commence on January 1, 2027. Meanwhile, separate dates have been designated for practical examinations and internal assessments in schools located in winter-affected regions; in these schools, such examinations will be conducted from November 9 to December 19, 2026. Students should obtain the complete practical examination schedule from their respective schools. The dates for the two types of schools are different, so it is important for students to check which category their school falls into.

Where Can The Complete Date Sheet Be Viewed?

Students appearing for the 2027 CBSE board examinations can view the date sheet by visiting the official website, cbse.gov.in. Additionally, information related to the examinations is also available on the board’s other website, cbseacademic.nic.in. Students should access the date sheet for their respective class on the website to check the exam dates and timings for each subject. They may also download and print the date sheet for easy reference while planning their studies. Students should rely on the information provided on the board’s official website rather than information found on other websites or social media.