CBSE Date Sheet 2026 Class 10th, 12th (OUT) Live Updates; Download Time Table PDF; Check students, parents reactions

CBSE Class 12 English exams 2026 will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Students can check the official website- cbse.nic.in to download the detailed datesheet. Alternatively, they can also check this page above. The date sheets of CBSE Class 12, 10 are shared here.

CBSE releases the Sample papers for Classes 10, 12 to make students familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, the types of questions asked in the exams, their difficulty level, and more. It is always better to practice them as this will help them write the paper confidently.

Students can find the CBSE 10th, 12th syllabus 2026 on the official website- cbseacademic.nic.in. The syllabus mentions all the topics and units that need to be covered to score well in the exams.

Students can check the CBSE timetable 2026 on the official website- cbse.nic.in

According to the CBSE 10th date sheet 2026, CBSE 10th board exams 2026 will begin with Mathematics subject. Now that students know the date sheet, they can plan their preparations accordingly.

According to CBSE 12th date sheet 2026, CBSE Class 12 exams will begin with Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, and Shorthand (English and Hindi). 

CBSE has released the CBSE date sheet 2026 on the official website. CBSE 10th phase 1 exams 2026 will be held between Feb 17 and March 9. CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 exams 2026 will be conducted netween May 15 and June 1, 2026. CBSE Class 12 board exams 2026 will be conducted only once between Feb 17 and April 9, 2026.

CBSE sample papers 2026 Class 12 can be downloaded from the official website- cbseacademic.nic.in for all subjects. Students must download and practice the sample papers to get familiar with the matkinhg scheme, the types of questions asked in the exam, the difficulty level and more.

CBSE released the CBSE syllabus 2026 Class 10, 12 on the official website- cbseacademic.nic.in. Students can visit the official website to download the syllabus subject-wise and start preparing for the exams.

CBSE will conduct the CBSE exam 2026 for Mathematics and Applied Mathematics on Monday, March 9, 2026 in pen and paper format.

The Board will release the final CBSE date sheet 2026 Class 10, 12 after it receives the final list of candidates from all schools. It is expected to be out in November 2025.

CBSE decided to release the CBSE date sheet 2026 in September 2025 so that:

• Students can create their study plans to perform well in board exams.
• Schools can align their academic and administrative activities, including the deployment of teachers for exams and evaluation duties.
• And, so that teachers can plan their personal schedules with clarity.

Read: CBSE Date Sheet 2026 Class 10, 12 OUT! Know why CBSE Time Table released early this year

CBSE 12th exams 2026 will be held between February 17 and April 9, 2026. Students can check the detailed tentative CBSE Datesheet 2026 above on this page.

As per the guidelines released by the Board, the evaluation of CBSE answer scripts will begin in about 10 days after each subject's exam and is expected to be completed within 12 days. For example, if the Class 12 Physics exam is held on February 20, 2026, evaluation would start on March 3 and conclude by March 15, 2026.

The Board will conduct the Phase 2 CBSE 10th board exams 2026 for subjects namely, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Languages between May 15 and June 1, 2026. This will give a second chance to students to improve their marks in these subjects. Along with this, the board will conduct the CBSE 10th compartment exams 2026 also between the same dates. The final date sheet for the same will be out soon. 

Students must note that the Class 10 students will have to appear for Phase 1 exams mandatorily. They will have the option to appear for the CBSE 10th Phase 2 exams 2026 in case they wish to improve the marks.

Click Here to download the official circular as released by the Board for the release of tentative CBSE Board Exams Dates 2026

CBSE 10th, 12th time table 2026 is released by the Board. Students can check the same on this page above.

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According to the CBSE time table 2026, CBSE 10th Phase 2 exams will be held between May 15 and June 1, 2026.

Students can visit the official website- cbse.nic.in to download the CBSE date sheet 2026 Class 10, 12. Alternatively, they can also download the CBSE Date Sheet 2026 from the link provided above.

CBSE 10th Phase 1 Science exam 2026 is scheduled on February 25, 2026. 

CBSE released the CBSE date sheet 2026 Class 10, 12 in September this year to allow students to plan their preparation. It will also help teachers plan their leaves and vacations, allowing school administration to prepare for invigilation duties and other formalities well in advance. Read more below:

CBSE Date Sheet 2026 Class 10, 12 OUT! Know why CBSE Time Table released early this year

As per the CBSE Date Sheet 2026 Class 10, the Board has scheduled the exams of regional languages (Punjabi etc) a day before the Science exam. Students and parents are demanding change in dates as there is no preparatory leave between two major exams. Read more below:

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CBSE will conduct the CBSE Class 12 Physics exam 2026 on February 20, 2026 in pen and paper format.

• The CBSE released the tentative CBSE date sheet 2026 for the Class 10 and 12 board examinations. The examinations are scheduled to be conducted between February 17 and July 15, 2026.

  The exams to be held during this period include:

  • Main Examinations for Classes 10 and 12
  • Examinations for Sports Students (Class 12)
  • Second Board Examinations (Class 10)
  • Supplementary Examinations (Class 12)

The Board will release the CBSE final date sheet 2026 Class 10, 12 after submission of the final list of candidates by schools.

• Visit the official website of CBSE at cbse.nic.in
• Click on the CBSE class date sheet 2026 Class 10/12
• The CBSE time table 2026 will open on the screen
• Save the CBSE Date Sheet 2026 PDF file for future reference and take its printout

According to CBSE, around 45 lakh students are expected to appear in 204 subjects across India and 26 countries abroad.

CBSE will conduct the CBSE Class 10 board exams 2026 Phase 1 between February 17 and March 9, 2026. 

CBSE gave us a surprising shock on Sep 24 by releasing the CBSE date sheet 2026 on the official website- cbse.nic.in. The date sheet was not expected to be out this early.

Yes, CBSE released the CBSE date sheet 2026 for both phases of CBSE Class 10 board exams. CBSE 12th exams 2026 will be held just once like every year.

CBSE, in the official circular, shared that along with the conduct of CBSE Board examinations 2026, several other activities, such as practical, evaluation, and post-result processes, will be undertaken to ensure the timely declaration of results. CBSE 10th Phase 1 result is expected to be out in April 2026 while CBSE 12th result 2026 is expected to be released in May 2026.

Students must appear for the CBSE 10th Phase 1 exams 2026. However, those who are unable to write the exam or do not clear them, or those who wish to improve their marks, can appear for the CBSE 10th Phase 2 exams 2026. 

CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 exams 2026 will be conducted between May 15 and June 1, 2026. Students who fall in compartment category in Phase 1 exams will also sit for their compartment exams in these dates.

According to the Board, around 45 lakh students are expected to appear for CBSE 10th, 12th board exams 2026 in 204 subjects across India and 26 countries abroad.

Over the years, a drastic change has been seen in the release of CBSE date sheet and the conduct of exams. Read more below:

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CBSE admit card 2026 is expected to be released in the first week of February 2026. Students will need to collect their admit card from school and carry it on all exam days otherwise, they will not be allowed to write their exam.

According to the CBSE date sheet 2026 Class 10, the Phase 1 exams will be conducted between February 17 and March 9, 2026. The Board will release the CBSE admit card 2026 in the first week of February 2026. 

CBSE Class 10,12 Board Exams 2026 will be held between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.

CBSE is expected to conduct the CBSE 10th, 12th practical exams 2026 between January 1 and February 15, 2026. For winter-bound schools, the practical exams will likely be conducted in November and December 2025. The exams will be held in students' own school.

CBSE is expected to release the final CBSE Class 10th, 12th date sheet 2026 in the last week of October 2025. The CBSE date sheet will be out on the official website- cbse.nic.in

To download the CBSE date sheet 2026, students need to follow the steps below:

• Visit the official website- cbse.nic.in
• Click on the CBSE class date sheet 2026 Class 10/12
• The CBSE time table 2026 will open on the screen
• Save the CBSE Date Sheet 2026 PDF file for future reference and take its printout

CBSE released the CBSE date sheet 2026 Class 10th, 12th after carefully considering all the events and holidays. However, the Board will release the final date sheet after all schools submit the final list of candidates. 

CBSE will conduct the CBSE Class 10 Phase 1 exam 2026 for English on February 21, 2026. Students should practice their language and writing skills daily. Take two chapters a week and finish your literature thoroughly.   

CBSE will conduct the CBSE Class 12 English exam 2026 on March 12, 2026. 

Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the final CBSE 10th, 12th date sheet 2026 in the first week of November 2025.  

For the first time, Class 10 board exams will be conducted in two sessions, as announced by the CBSE earlier. The first session of the exam will be from February 17 to March 9, 2026. The second session has been scheduled from May 15 to June 1, 2026. Click Here to know the opinions of students on this.