NewsIMTS17 February 2026 marks the start of CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2026 with Mathematics as the first paper. The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the final datesheet on its official website cbse.gov.in. The exams will continue until 10 March 2026, ending with the French paper. All exams will be conducted in a single shift from 10 am to 1 pm. Students can download the timetable by visiting the CBSE website, clicking on the Class 10 Board Exam 2026 final datesheet link, and saving a copy for reference. For the first time, CBSE has issued the datesheet nearly 110 days before exams begin. The board has carefully scheduled exams with sufficient gaps between subjects typically taken by students, avoiding over 40,000 subject combinations to ensure no student has two exams on the same day. This year, CBSE Class 10 exams will be conducted twice. (Updated 31 Oct 2025, 08:34 IST; source: link)
CBSE Releases Class 10 Board Exam Schedule for 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the final timetable for Class 10 board examinations starting on 17 February 2026. Mathematics will be the first subject, while the exams will conclude with French on 10 March 2026. All examinations will be conducted in a single shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Students can download the complete schedule from the official website cbse.gov.in by clicking on the Class 10 Board Exam 2026 final datesheet link. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Early Schedule Release Gives Students More Preparation Time
For the first time, CBSE has published the examination schedule nearly 110 days before the exams begin, giving students ample time to prepare. The board has carefully planned the timetable to ensure sufficient gaps between commonly chosen subjects. Officials considered over 40,000 subject combinations to make sure no student has two exams on the same day. This thoughtful scheduling allows students to manage their study time effectively. The 2026 Class 10 exams will be conducted twice during the academic year.
Key Points
- 17 February 2026 marks the start of CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2026 with Mathematics as the first paper.
- The exams will continue until 10 March 2026 , ending with the French paper.
- All exams will be conducted in a single shift from 10 am to 1 pm.