The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CBSE Date Sheet 2026 for Class 10 and Class 12 on its website — cbse.nic.in. As per the final schedule, Class 10 exams 2026 will be conducted between February 17 and March 10, 2026, while Class 12 exams 2026 will begin on April 9, 2026. This year, CBSE has decided to continue with the two-phase system for Class 10 students. While Phase 1 exams are mandatory, Phase 2 is optional, allowing students to retain their best scores out of both attempts
CBSE Board Exam 2026 Overview
Below is a quick overview of the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exam schedule 2026:
Steps to Download CBSE Date Sheet 2026
Students can follow the steps below to download the CBSE 10th and 12th Date Sheet 2026 PDF from the official website:
- Visit the CBSE official website — cbse.nic.in.
- Under the Announcements section, click on “CBSE Class 10 and 12 Date Sheet 2026.”
- The final CBSE exam schedule will appear on the screen in PDF format.
- Download and save the PDF for easy reference.
- Take a printout to keep track of exam dates during preparation.
CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 – Phase 1
Students can check below the official CBSE Class 10 Exam Schedule 2026 (Phase 1):
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026
The final CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 covers Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. The exams will be conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Key Exam Instructions for CBSE Board 2026
- Students must carry the CBSE admit card 2026 to the examination centre.
- All exams will begin at 10:30 AM sharp, and no entry will be permitted after the reporting time.
- Calculators, smart watches, and mobile phones are strictly prohibited.
- Students are advised to verify subject codes and timings carefully from the official schedule.
