CBSE releases 2026 Board exam schedule for Classes 10, 12: Check dates here

According to the date sheet, the examinations for Classes 10 and 12 will begin on February 17, and will go on till March 10 and April 9, respectively

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday released the detailed schedule for the 2026 Board Examinations for Classes 10 and 12, which are scheduled to commence on February 17, 2026.

 

According to the date sheet, Class 10 examinations will conclude on March 10, while Class 12 exams will go on through April 9. All examinations will start on the appointed date at 10.30 a.m., the Board said.

 

It added that the early release of dates is intended to help students, teachers and families plan their academic and personal schedules more efficiently. This move is also aimed at reducing exam-related anxiety and ensuring that the exams conclude before key university entrance assessments such as the JEE Mains, the Board said.

 

It also stated that in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the 2026 session will also mark the introduction of two Board examinations for Class 10, a shift aimed at easing pressure on students and improving overall assessment flexibility. Second phase, which will be opional for students, will be held in May, with results declared in June.

 

 

Check the complete timetable for Classes 10 and 12 examinations here:

Class 10 date sheet

Date	Time	Subject Name
Feb 17	10.30–13.30	Mathematics Standard
Feb 17	10.30–13.30	Mathematics Basic
Feb 18	10.30–13.30	Home Science
Feb 20	10.30–13.30	Beauty Wellness, Marketing Sales, Multi-media
Feb 20	10.30–12.30	Multi Skill Foundation, Physical Activity Trainer, Data Science
Feb 21	10.30–13.30	English Communicative, English Language and Literature
Feb 23	10.30–13.30	Urdu Course-A, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu-Telangana
Feb 24	10.30–13.30	Elements of Business, Urdu Course-B
Feb 25	10.30–13.30	Science
Feb 26	10.30–13.30	Various Vocational/Skill Courses
Feb 27	10.30–13.30	Computer Applications
Feb 27	10.30–12.30	Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
Feb 28	10.30–13.30	Arabic, Sanskrit Communicative, Sanskrit, Regional Languages
Mar 2	10.30–13.30	Hindi Course-A, Hindi Course-B
Mar 3	10.30–13.30	Tibetan, German, NCC, Bhotia, Bodo, Tangkhul, Japanese, Spanish, Kashmiri, Mizo, Bahasa Melayu, Book Keeping
Mar 5	10.30–13.30	Sindhi, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Kokborok
Mar 6	10.30–12.30	Painting
Mar 7	10.30–13.30	Social Science
Mar 9	10.30–13.30	Telugu, Russian, Persian, Nepali, Limboo, Lepcha, Carnatic/Hindustani Music
Mar 10	10.30–13.30	French

Class 12 date sheet

 

Date	Time	Subject Name
Feb 17	10.30–13.30	Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand English, Shorthand Hindi
Feb 18	10.30–13.30	Physical Education
Feb 19	10.30–13.30	Engineering Graphics, Bharatnatyam/Kuchipudi Dance, Horticulture, Cost Accounting
Feb 19	10.30–12.30	Odissi/Manipuri/Kathakali Dance
Feb 20	10.30–13.30	Physics
Feb 21	10.30–13.30	Automotive, Fashion Studies
Feb 23	10.30–13.30	Mass Media Studies, Design Thinking
Feb 24	10.30–13.30	Accountancy
Feb 25	10.30–13.30	Beauty Wellness, Typography, Computer Applications
Feb 26	10.30–13.30	Geography
Feb 27	10.30–13.30	Painting, Graphics
Feb 27	10.30–12.30	Sculpture, Applied Art Commercial
Feb 28	10.30–13.30	Chemistry
Mar 2	10.30–13.30	Urdu Elective, Sanskrit Elective, Carnatic Music, Urdu Core, etc.
Mar 2	10.30–12.30	Carnatic Music Performance, Kathak Dance
Mar 3	10.30–13.30	Legal Studies
Mar 5	10.30–13.30	Psychology
Mar 6	10.30–13.30	Regional Languages
Mar 7	10.30–13.30	Yoga, Electronics Hardware
Mar 9	10.30–13.30	Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
Mar 10	10.30–13.30	Food Production, Office Procedures, Library Information Science
Mar 10	10.30–12.30	Early Childhood Care Education
Mar 11	10.30–13.30	Hindustani Music Vocal, Health Care
Mar 11	10.30–12.30	Hindustani Music Performance, Design
Mar 12	10.30–13.30	English Elective, English Core
Mar 13	10.30–13.30	Tourism, A/C Refrigeration
Mar 14	10.30–13.30	Home Science
Mar 16	10.30–13.30	Hindi Elective, Hindi Core
Mar 17	10.30–12.30	Hindustani Music Vocal
Mar 18	10.30–13.30	Economics
Mar 19	10.30–12.30	Physical Activity Trainer
Mar 20	10.30–13.30	Marketing
Mar 23	10.30–13.30	Political Science
Mar 24	10.30–13.30	Retail
Mar 24	10.30–12.30	Artificial Intelligence
Mar 25	10.30–13.30	Informatics Practices, Computer Science, Information Technology
Mar 27	10.30–13.30	Biology
Mar 28	10.30–13.30	Business Studies, Business Administration
Mar 30	10.30–13.30	History
Apr 1	10.30–13.30	Financial Market Management, Agriculture, Medical Diagnostics, Salesmanship
Apr 2	10.30–13.30	NCC, Food Nutrition Dietetics
Apr 4	10.30–13.30	Sociology
Apr 6	10.30–13.30	Knowledge Tradition, Bhotia, Kokborok, Banking, Electronics Technology
Apr 7	10.30–13.30	Web Application
Apr 8	10.30–13.30	Sanskrit Core, French, Taxation
Apr 9	10.30–12.30	Multi-media, Data Science
Apr 9	10.30–13.30	Textile Design