On the official website, cbse.gov.in, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the final CBSE schedule for the 10th and 12th of 2026. Without requiring any login information, students taking the CBSE Board Exam in 2026 can view and download the exam date PDF. Between February 17 and March 10, 2026, the CBSE board exam for phase 1 of the CBSE 10th board exams will take place. Students should be aware that the dates of the 2026 CBSE 12th exams are February 17, 2026, through April 9, 2026. Pen and paper will be used for the exams.
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CBSE 12th Class Date Sheet 2026
The final date sheet for the CBSE class 12 board exam in 2026 is available to students below. From February 17 to April 9, 2026, CBSE will administer the class 12 board exam.
| Examination Date | Subjects and (Timings: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm) |
| 17-Feb-2026 (Tue) | Biotechnology; Entrepreneurship; Shorthand (English); Shorthand (Hindi) |
| 18-Feb-2026 (Wed) | Physical Education |
| 19-Feb-2026 (Thu) | Engineering Graphics, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri, Kathakali, Horticulture, Cost Accounting |
| 20-Feb-2026 (Fri) | Physics |
| 21-Feb-2026 (Sat) | AUTOMOTIVE, FASHION STUDIES |
| 23-Feb-2026 (Mon) | MASS MEDIA STUDIES, DESIGN THINKING, AND INNOVATION |
| 24-Feb-2026 (Tue) | ACCOUNTANCY |
| 25-Feb-2026 (Wed) | BEAUTY & WELLNESS, TYPOGRAPHY & COMPUTER APPLICATION |
| 26-Feb-2026 (Thu) | Geography |
| 27-Feb-2026 (Fri) | Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, Applied Art (Commercial Art) |
| 28-Feb-2026 (Sat) | Chemistry |
| 02-Mar-2026 (Mon) | Urdu Elective; Sanskrit Elective; Carnatic Music (Vocal/Mel/Per); Kathak; Urdu Core; Front Office Operations; Insurance; Geospatial Technology; Electrical Technology |
| 03-Mar-2026 (Tue) | Legal Studies |
| 05-Mar-2026 (Thu) | PSYCHOLOGY |
| 06-Mar-2026 (Fri) | Punjabi; Bengali; Tamil; Telugu; Sindhi; Marathi; Gujarati; Manipuri; Malayalam; Odia; Assamese; Kannada; Arabic; Tibetan; German; Russian; Persian; Nepali; Limboo; Lepcha; Telugu (Telangana); Bodo; Tangkhul; Japanese; Bhutia; Spanish; Kashmiri, and Mizo |
| 07-Mar-2026 (Sat) | Yoga, ELECTRONICS & HARDWARE |
| 09-Mar-2026 (Mon) | Mathematics; Applied Mathematics |
| 10-Mar-2026 (Tue) | Food Production; Office Procedures & Practices; Library & Information Science; Early Childhood Care & Education |
| 11-Mar-2026 (Wed) | HINDUSTANI MUSIC MEL INS, HINDUSTANI MUSIC PER INS, HEALTH CARE, DESIGN |
| 12-Mar-2026 (Thu) | English Elective / English Core |
| 13-Mar-2026 (Fri) | Tourism; Air-conditioning & Refrigeration |
| 14-Mar-2026 (Sat) | Home Science |
| 16-Mar-2026 (Mon) | Hindi Elective / Hindi Core |
| 17-Mar-2026 (Tue) | HINDUSTANI MUSIC VOCAL |
| 18-Mar-2026 (Wed) | Economics |
| 19-Mar-2026 (Thu) | Physical Activity Trainer |
| 20-Mar-2026 (Fri) | Marketing |
| 23-Mar-2026 (Mon) | Political Science |
| 24-Mar-2026 (Tue) | Retail, Artificial Intelligence |
| 25-Mar-2026 (Wed) | Informatics Practices; Computer Science; Information Technology |
| 27-Mar-2026 (Fri) | Biology |
| 28-Mar-2026 (Sat) | BUSINESS STUDIES, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
| 30-Mar-2026 (Mon) | History |
| 01-Apr-2026 (Wed) | Financial Market Management; Agriculture; Medical Diagnostics; Salesmanship |
| 02-Apr-2026 (Thu) | National Cadet Corps (NCC); Food Nutrition & Dietetics |
| 04-Apr-2026 (Sat) | Sociology |
| 06-Apr-2026 (Mon) | Knowledge Tradition & Practices of India; Bhoti; Kokborok; banking, and Electronics Technology |
| 07-Apr-2026 (Tue) | Web Application |
| 08-Apr-2026 (Wed) | SANSKRIT CORE, FRENCH, TAXATION |
| 09-Apr-2026 (Thu) | MULTI-MEDIA, TEXTILE DESIGN, DATA SCIENCE |
CBSE 10th Class Date Sheet 2026
The CBSE 10th final date sheet for 2026 is available for students to view below. The class 10 CBSE Board Exam will be administered by CBSE in two sessions. The dates listed below are for the first phase of the class 10 exams. Beginning on February 17 and ending on March 10, 2026, the Phase 1 CBSE class 10 board exam will take place.
| Examination date | Subject |
| 17-Feb-2026 | Mathematics Standard Mathematics Basic |
| 18-Feb-2026 | Home Science |
| 20-Feb-2026 | Beauty and Wellness Marketing and Sales Multi-Skill Foundation Course Data Science |
| 21-Feb-2026 | English |
| 23-Feb-2026 | Urdu Course A Punjabi Bengali Tamil Marathi Gujarati |
| 24-Feb-2026 | Element of Business |
| 25-Feb-2026 | Science |
| 26-Feb-2026 | Security Automotive Agriculture Food Production Banking and Insurance Healthcare Apparel Design Thinking Foundation skill for science |
| 27-Feb-2026 | Computer Applications Information Technology AI |
| 28-Feb-2026 | Arabic Sanskrit Rai Gurung Tamang Sherpa |
| 2-March-2026 | Hindi (Course A) Hindi (Course b) |
| 3-March-2026 | Tibetan German Japanese Spanish Kashmiri Mizo |
| 5-March-2026 | Sindhi Malayalam Odia Kannada |
| 6-March-2026 | Painting |
| 7-March-2026 | Social Science |
| 9-March-2026 | Telugu Russian Limboo Lepcha Nepali |
| 10-March-2026 | French |
CBSE Board Exam key dates & logistics (what’s already announced)
- CBSE Board Exam start date: On February 17, 2026, the CBSE board exams for Classes 10 and 12 will start.
- Class 12 exam window: reportedly scheduled to end in early April 2026 (news reports list exams until approximately April 9, 2026; see the official date sheet PDF for subject-by-subject details).
- Class 10 scheduling: According to reports, Class 10 will be held in phases (Phase 1: mid-February to early March). For precise dates, schools and students should download the subject-wise PDF from CBSE.
- Private candidates: CBSE published deadlines and late fee windows in its circulars, and it also provided public instructions and an online portal for private candidates to submit forms for the 2025–2026 exams. Private applicants must adhere to the guidelines on the CBSE PVT form portal. The official CBSE date-sheet PDF (cbse.gov.in / cbseacademic.nic.in) contains subject-wise timings, so always check it twice before making travel or exam-day plans.
What’s different in 2026? (major reforms & pattern changes)
NEP-inspired changes seen in recent board communications and media summaries are reflected in CBSE Board Exam 2026:
- More questions that focus on application, reasoning, and problem-solving skills rather than just recall. Anticipate questions that assess comprehension and practical application.
- Modified question-paper weighting and format: some subjects have new marking schemes and revised sections (see the CBSE-released subject-specific Sample Question Papers and Marking Schemes).
- Class X exam streamlining and phasing: media reports suggest a phased scheduling strategy to facilitate marking and logistics.
- Changes like these impact your study habits: concentrating more on NCERT comprehension, practicing sample papers, and working on application-type problems.
CBSE Board Exam pattern & marking—what students must prepare for
Although subject-specific paper formats differ, anticipate the following broad changes:
- Sectional format: usually consists of three to four sections (internal choice, competency/problem solving, long answer, and short answer). For precise structure, always refer to the SQP (Sample Question Paper).
- The distribution of marks is still subject-specific, but higher-order thinking questions are given more weight. Practice complete sample papers in a timed environment.
- Project/practical evaluation: where appropriate, internal evaluations, project submissions, and practical tests are still required. Dates and guidelines for internal assessments will be shared by schools.
CBSE Board Exam Registration & admit cards (quick checklist)
- Regular students are typically registered by schools via the CBSE online portal (LOC/registration links). Check with the exam coordinator at your school.
- Private applicants must use the CBSE private candidate portal and follow the deadlines set forth (there will be late fees). Keep track of confirmation pages and payment receipts.
- Schools and the CBSE will issue admit cards soon before exams; on test days, bring a printed copy of your admit card and a legitimate photo ID.
How marking and results are expected to work
- Compared to previous cycles, the CBSE seeks to finish evaluation in a shorter amount of time; media reports indicate plans to expedite marking and result processing so students receive results sooner. For precise result dates, however, rely on CBSE’s official announcements.
- The compartment, rechecking, and re-evaluation rules are still in effect; CBSE releases circulars every year that include deadlines and fees.
Practical preparation plan for CBSE Board Exam (30 / 60 / 90-day roadmap)
- Complete the NCERT syllabus 90–60 days in advance, start going over each subject in depth, and finish the previous five years’ board exams on your own time.
- 60–30 days prior: Concentrate on completing the CBSE Sample Question Papers and studying the marking schemes (discover how grades are given). Focus on your weaker subjects and practice on a daily basis.
- 30 days before the test: formula sheets, short answer flashcards, revision notes, and mock exams (complete papers). Practice time management and handwriting, and go over the exam day instructions.
- The day before the test: Make sure your travel arrangements, stationery, and admit card are organized; do minimal revision.
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