NewsIMTS17 February 2026 marks the start of CBSE Class 10 Board Examinations, which will continue until 10 March 2026. The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the final date sheet with exam timings from 10 AM to 1 PM for general theory papers. The schedule includes all major subjects like Mathematics, English, Hindi, Computer Applications, and Information Technology, along with vocational subjects. Some minor subjects and additional papers have been rescheduled from the tentative date sheet released in September 2025. Practical and internal assessments will be conducted by schools before theory exams during January-February 2026. Students can download the complete subject-wise exam schedule PDF to check full subject codes, specific regional languages, and additional subjects. The examination pattern includes objective, short answer, long answer, and case-based questions across all papers. (Updated 30 Oct 2025, 18:29 IST; source: link)
CBSE Class 10 Board Exams to Begin on February 17, 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced that Class 10 board examinations will start on February 17, 2026, and continue until March 10, 2026. All theory papers will be conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The final date sheet covers all major subjects including Mathematics, English, Hindi, Computer Applications, and Information Technology, along with various vocational subjects. Some minor subjects have been rescheduled from the tentative schedule that was released in September 2025. Students should note that this official schedule replaces any previously released tentative dates.
Practical Assessments to Precede Theory Examinations
Schools will conduct practical examinations and internal assessments before the theory papers begin. These practical tests are scheduled for January and February 2026. The examination pattern for the theory papers will include a mix of objective questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and case-based questions across all subjects. Students can download the complete subject-wise examination schedule in PDF format from the official website. This document contains important details such as full subject codes, specific regional language papers, and additional subject information that students need to prepare effectively.
Key Points
- 17 February 2026 marks the start of CBSE Class 10 Board Examinations, which will continue until 10 March 2026.
- The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the final date sheet with exam timings from 10 AM to 1 PM for general theory papers.
- Some minor subjects and additional papers have been rescheduled from the tentative date sheet released in September 2025.
