NewsIMTSCBSE released the official datesheet for Class 10 and 12 Board Exams 2026 on 30/10/2025 in New Delhi. Class 10 exams will run from 17/02/2026 to 10/03/2026, starting with Mathematics and ending with French. Most exams will be held from 10 am to 1 pm, with some subjects having a two-hour duration. Class 12 exams will begin on 17/02/2026 and continue until 09/04/2026. Nearly 45 lakh students from India and 26 other countries will appear for exams in 204 subjects. This marks the first time CBSE has issued the exam schedule 110 days in advance. Students can download the complete timetable from the official website cbse.gov.in. (Updated 30 Oct 2025, 18:40 IST; source: link)
CBSE Announces 2026 Board Exam Dates for Classes 10 and 12
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official schedule for the 2026 board examinations on October 30, 2025. Class 10 exams will run from February 17 to March 10, 2026, beginning with Mathematics and concluding with French. For Class 12 students, exams will start on February 17 and continue until April 9, 2026. Most examinations will be conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, though some subjects will have a two-hour duration instead of the standard three hours.
Early Schedule Release Benefits Nearly 45 Lakh Students
For the first time, CBSE has published the exam timetable 110 days in advance, giving students more preparation time. The 2026 board exams will see participation from approximately 45 lakh students across India and 26 other countries, with tests conducted in 204 different subjects. This early announcement aims to help students plan their studies more effectively. Students and parents can download the complete examination schedule from the official CBSE website (cbse.gov.in) to note important dates and prepare accordingly. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Key Points
- CBSE released the official datesheet for Class 10 and 12 Board Exams 2026 on 30/10/2025 in New Delhi.
- Class 10 exams will run from 17/02/2026 to 10/03/2026, starting with Mathematics and ending with French.
- Class 12 exams will begin on 17/02/2026 and continue until 09/04/2026.