The Board Exam Date Sheet 2026 for Class 10 and 12 has been released by several state and national education boards. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), UP Board, Maharashtra State Board, and Tamil Nadu Board have announced their final timetables, while others such as ICSE and HBSE are expected to publish soon. According to the official notifications, the CBSE 10th board exam will be conducted from February 17 to March 10, 2026, and the 12th exams will be held from February 17 to April 9, 2026. Similarly, the Maharashtra HSC and SSC exams 2026 will begin in February, while the UP Board has confirmed that both Class 10 and 12 exams will be conducted between February 18 and March 12, 2026.
Board Exam Date Sheet 2026: Complete State-Wise Schedule
The following table provides an overview of the announced and expected board exam dates for 2026 across major education boards in India.
Key Updates and Announcements
- CBSE released the final date sheet on October 30, 2025.
- Maharashtra State Board announced the complete HSC and SSC timetable on October 31, 2025.
- TSBIE (Telangana) published the Intermediate exam schedule for 1st and 2nd year on October 31, 2025.
- Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan released the SSLC 2026 exam time table in early November.
- MBOSE officially declared both SSLC and HSSLC exam dates for 2026.
How to Download the Board Exam Date Sheet 2026?
Students can download the official date sheet from their respective board websites by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official website of the concerned board.
- On the homepage, click on the notification or “Exam Time Table 2026” section.
- Select the Class 10 or 12 date sheet link.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Preparation Tips
With most of the major boards releasing their final exam schedules, students are advised to:
- Complete the syllabus by December 2025.
- Focus on revision and previous year papers from January 2026.
- Follow the official timetable strictly and maintain a balanced study plan.
