CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2026 from Feb 17; Check Date Sheet
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• Updated on 12 Feb, 2026, 12:05 PM, by Arman Kumar
CBSE Class 10 board exams 2026 will commence from February 17 and continue till March 11 in pen-and-paper mode. Students must follow subject-wise schedule, exam timings and board-issued guidelines carefully.
CBSE 10th Board Exams 2026 Begin from Feb 17; Check Date Sheet & Guidelines as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official Class 10 examination schedule for 2026. The board exams will be conducted from February 17 to March 11, 2026 in pen-and-paper mode. All examinations will be held between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm at designated centres across the country.
CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026: Key Subjects
According to the official timetable, the major examination dates are as follows:
- February 17, 2026: Mathematics (Standard & Basic)
- February 18, 2026: Home Science
- February 20, 2026: Data Science, Beauty & Wellness, Marketing and Sales, Multi Skill Foundation Course
- February 21, 2026: English
- February 25, 2026: Science
- February 27, 2026: Computer Applications, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
- March 2, 2026: Hindi (Course A & B)
- March 7, 2026: Social Science
- March 10, 2026: French
- March 11, 2026: German, Spanish, NCC, and other language/vocational subjects
Regional and foreign language papers such as Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Sanskrit, Arabic, Nepali and others are scheduled on separate dates as per the official notice. Students are advised to download the detailed subject-wise date sheet from the official website cbse.gov.in.
What’s New in CBSE Board Exam 2026?
As per the latest announcement, CBSE will conduct the board exams in two phases:
- Phase 1: Mandatory examination for all students
- Phase 2: Optional improvement exam for students wishing to enhance their scores
Further details regarding the second phase will be announced by the board.
CBSE 10th Exam Day Guidelines 2026
CBSE has issued important instructions for candidates appearing in the Class 10 board examinations:
- Carry CBSE admit card 2026 (Class 10) and school ID card
- Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time
- Do not carry electronic devices such as mobile phones, smart watches or calculators
- Wear proper school uniform as per CBSE dress code
Students must strictly follow instructions given by invigilators and ensure that answer sheets are filled correctly with required details. CBSE Class 10 results 2026 are expected to be declared in May 2026, after completion of evaluation. Candidates should regularly check official updates for further notifications regarding results and re-evaluation.
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