Here are the latest updates on the CBSE ( Central Board of Secondary Education ) exam schedule for 2026 after the board has officially released the date sheets:
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Final Board Exam Dates – Class 10 & 12
✔️ Class 10 Board Exams 2026
• The exams have been officially scheduled to start from 17 February 2026.
• They will run through the next few weeks (with final date varying by subject).
✔️ Class 12 Board Exams 2026
• These also begin on 17 February 2026 for all streams (Science, Commerce, Humanities).
• The Class 12 exams are scheduled to continue into March/April 2026 depending on subject papers.
🕐 Exam Timing:
All theory exams are generally conducted in one shift only, starting at 10:30 AM.
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Date Sheet Details & Download
The board has released the subject-wise detailed date sheet officially on its website (cbse.gov.in) which students can download as a PDF.
If you want subject-wise exact dates and timings, tell me your class (10 or 12) and I can list them clearly for you.
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Practical Exams & Internal Assessments
Practical exams, project work, and internal assessment schedules have already been notified by CBSE and mostly take place before the main written exams, typically in January and February 2026.
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Revisions & Changes
CBSE has updated the schedule a few times (minor date changes for some papers), so always check the official PDF or your school notice board for the most accurate timing.
Here’s the official CBSE Board Exam 2026 schedule for Class 10 and Class 12 that has been released by the Central Board of Secondary Education:
📌 Exam Start Date:
➡️ 17 February 2026 – Both Class 10th and 12th board exams begin.
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CBSE Board Exam 2026 – Final Dates
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Class 10 Board Exams
- Start: 17 Feb 2026
- End: 10 or 9 March 2026 (depending on subject)
- Exam Time: Usually 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (some papers till 12:30 PM)
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Class 12 Board Exams
- Start: 17 Feb 2026
- End: 9 – 10 April 2026 (depending on revised schedule)
- Exam Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (varies by subject)
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Download the Official Date Sheet PDF
You can download the official CBSE 2026 date sheet directly from the CBSE website:
➡️ Official site: https://www.cbse.gov.in/
→ Look for: “Date Sheet for Class X & XII – Session 2025-26” PDF under Latest @ CBSE / Examination section.
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Important Notes
✔️ Practical exams and internal assessments usually happen before theory papers (often during Jan 2026).
✔️ Admit cards will be released closer to the theory exam dates; check your school or the CBSE site.
✔️ Arrive at least 30 minutes early on exam days with your admit card and ID.
Here is the official subject-wise CBSE Class 10 Board Exam Schedule for 2026 — the final date sheet released by CBSE (theory exams in offline mode):
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CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026 – Main Schedule
📝 Exam Time (All Papers)
📍 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (some vocational/skill papers may be shorter).
| Date | Subject / Paper |
| 17 Feb 2026 (Tue) | Mathematics Standard & Basic (041 / 241) |
| 18 Feb 2026 (Wed) | Home Science (064) |
| 20 Feb 2026 (Fri) | Vocational/Skill Subjects (Beauty & Wellness, Marketing, Data Science, etc.) |
| 21 Feb 2026 (Sat) | English – Communicative & Language & Literature (101 / 184) |
| 23 Feb 2026 (Mon) | Regional Languages (Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu, etc.) |
| 24 Feb 2026 (Tue) | Elements of Business, Urdu Course-B |
| 25 Feb 2026 (Wed) | Science (086) |
| 26 Feb 2026 (Thu) | Vocational Subjects (Retail, Security, Health Care, Banking, etc.) |
| 27 Feb 2026 (Fri) | Computer Applications, IT, Artificial Intelligence |
| 28 Feb 2026 (Sat) | Sanskrit, Arabic & Some Regional/Minor Languages |
| 02 Mar 2026 (Mon) | Hindi – Course A & Course B |
| 05 Mar 2026 (Thu) | Other Regional Languages (Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, etc.) |
| 06 Mar 2026 (Fri) | Painting (049) |
| 07 Mar 2026 (Sat) | Social Science (087) |
| 09 Mar 2026 (Mon) | More Regional/Fine Arts/Music Subjects |
| 10 Mar 2026 (Tue) | French (018) |
| 11 Mar 2026 (Wed) | Remaining Minor/Other Subjects (German, Spanish, NCC, etc.) |
📌 Exam window: 17 Feb 2026 – 11 Mar 2026 (some additional/optional subjects).
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Important Notes
✅ All main academic papers are 3 hours long (vocational papers may vary).
✅ Practical / internal assessments are usually done by schools before the main written exams (often in Jan–Feb 2026).
✅ Date sheet was released by CBSE officially on cbse.gov.in.
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Official PDF
You can also download the official schedule from the CBSE website under “Latest @ CBSE / Examination” — look for Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 PDF. (Visit cbse.gov.in)
Official site: https://www.cbse.gov.in/