Several state and national education boards have announced the Board Exam Date Sheet 2026 for Class 10 and Class 12. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Maharashtra Board, and Tamil Nadu Board have officially released their final timetables, while other major boards, including UP Board, Bihar Board, and Gujarat Board, are expected to publish their schedules soon. According to official updates, the CBSE Class 10 exams will be conducted from February 17 to March 10, 2026, and the Class 12 exams from February 17 to April 9, 2026. The Maharashtra State Board has scheduled the HSC (Class 12) exams between February 10 and March 11, 2026, and the SSC (Class 10) exams between February 20 and March 18, 2026.
Board Exam Date Sheet 2026: Major Boards Announced
Education boards across India are gradually declaring their Class 10 and 12 exam timetables. The latest confirmed schedules are as follows:
CBSE, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu Boards Lead Announcements
The CBSE final date sheet 2026 was published on October 30, 2025, confirming exam dates for both secondary and senior secondary classes. The Maharashtra Board followed with its detailed HSC and SSC timetable on October 31, 2025, while the Tamil Nadu Board confirmed its SSLC and Plus Two exam dates earlier this week. In Kerala, the SSLC exam timetable 2026 is already available online. The Kerala DHSE (Class 12) exams will be conducted from March 6 to March 28, 2026.
Upcoming Announcements
The ICSE, ISC, UP Board, and Bihar Board are expected to announce their final date sheets within November 2025. The Gujarat Board (GSEB) has already confirmed the tentative exam period between February 26 and March 16, 2026. The Telangana SSC and Andhra Pradesh SSC timetables are also expected shortly. Both states have confirmed the exam months but are yet to publish subject-wise schedules.
How to Check Board Exam Date Sheet 2026?
Students can download their respective Class 10 or 12 date sheets from the official websites of their state or central board.
- Visit the official website of the respective board.
- Go to the ‘Latest Announcements’ or ‘Notifications’ section.
- Click on ‘Class 10/12 Exam Date Sheet 2026’.
- View and download the exam timetable for future reference.
