CBSE Class 10th, 12th Datesheet 2026 Released: Exams from Feb 17
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• Updated on 4 Nov, 2025, 4:40 PM, by KollegeApply
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the final datesheet for the 2026 Class 10 and 12 board examinations. According to the schedule, the board exams will begin on February 17, 2026. The Class 10 exams will conclude on March 10, while the Class 12 papers will end on April 9, 2026. This year, the board has released the final timetable nearly 110 days in advance, which is much earlier than in previous years. A tentative version had been shared in September, but the final document includes several key modifications in subjects and dates.
CBSE Class 10 Datesheet 2026: Key Revisions Announced
The board has made several adjustments to the earlier Class 10 timetable. Some subjects have been moved ahead or delayed by a few days, while others have had changes in timing or duration. Below is a summary of the revised schedule for selected Class 10 subjects:
Several skill-based subjects like Retail, Security, Automotive, and Tourism have also seen revised timings.
CBSE 2026 Exams: Two Phases for Class 10 Students
In a major update, CBSE has introduced two phases for Class 10 board exams.
- Phase 1: February 17 to March 10, 2026
- Phase 2 (optional): May 15 to June 1, 2026
This change has been implemented to provide flexibility for students and schools in evaluation and reattempts.
CBSE Class 12 Exam Schedule 2026 Highlights
For Class 12, the exams will span from February 17 to April 9, 2026, covering science, commerce, and humanities streams. The timetable has been arranged to avoid overlap for students opting for multiple subjects and to ensure fair gaps between core papers.
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