The Board Exam Date Sheet 2026 for Class 10 and 12 has been released by multiple state boards, while some others are yet to announce their timetables. As of now, CBSE, Maharashtra, and West Bengal boards have published their exam schedules, whereas boards such as UP, Bihar, and Gujarat are expected to declare their dates soon. According to the latest updates, the CBSE Class 10 exams will be held from February 17 to March 18, 2026, while the Class 12 exams will take place from February 17 to April 4, 2026. The tentative date sheet PDF is available on the CBSE official website.
CBSE, Maharashtra, and Other Boards Announce 2026 Exam Dates
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released its tentative exam schedule to help schools plan internal assessments. Meanwhile, Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has confirmed the practical and oral exam timelines.
- Maharashtra HSC Practical Exams: January 23, 2026
- Maharashtra SSC Practical Exams: February 2, 2026
- HSC Theory Exams: February 10 to March 18, 2026
- SSC Theory Exams: February 20 to March 18, 2026
In addition, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has announced the Madhyamik (Class 10) exams from February 2 to 12, 2026, while the WBCHSE Class 12 exams will take place from February 12 to 27, 2026.
State-Wise Board Exam Date Sheet 2026
Below is a quick overview of the Class 10 and 12 exam schedules released or expected for major education boards across India:
Boards Yet to Release 2026 Date Sheets
While several boards have confirmed their schedules, UP Board, Bihar Board, ICSE, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala are expected to release their Class 10 and 12 timetables in November 2025. The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has announced its tentative exam window from February 26 to March 16, 2026. Education authorities have advised students to regularly check the official websites of their respective boards for verified updates and not rely on unofficial sources circulating online.
How to Download the Board Exam Date Sheet 2026?
Students can easily download their state-wise board exam timetable PDFs by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of the respective board.
- Locate the ‘Notifications’ or ‘Exam Time Table’ section.
- Click on the Class 10 or Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 link.
- The PDF will appear on the screen — download and save it for future reference.
Conclusion
With several major boards like CBSE, Maharashtra, and West Bengal already releasing their Class 10 and 12 exam timetables for 2026, students now have a clear timeline for preparation. Boards yet to release their schedules are expected to do so soon, ensuring all national and state-level examinations are conducted between February and April 2026.
