The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the final CBSE date sheet 2026 for Classes 10 and 12. Students preparing for the upcoming board exams can now download the complete timetable from the official website — cbse.nic.in. According to the official notice, the CBSE Class 10 exams 2026 will be held from February 17 to March 10, 2026, while the CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 will be conducted till April 9, 2026. The final schedule aims to provide sufficient preparation gaps between major subjects
CBSE 10th Date Sheet 2026 (Phase 1)
Students appearing for the Class 10 board exams must note that Phase 1 is mandatory. Phase 2 will be optional, and students can retain their best score out of the two phases.
CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 (Final Schedule)
The CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 will begin from February 20 and continue till April 6, 2026, with exams conducted in a single shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
How to Download CBSE Date Sheet 2026 PDF?
Students can follow these simple steps to download the timetable:
- Visit the official CBSE website — cbse.nic.in.
- Go to the “Announcements” section on the homepage.
- Click on ‘CBSE 10th, 12th Date Sheet 2026’.
- The date sheet PDF will open on the screen.
- Download and save the file for future reference.
Important Details About CBSE Board Exams 2026
- Exam mode: Pen-and-paper (offline)
- Timings: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
- Admit card release: Expected by January 2026
- Result announcement: Likely by May 2026
Key Highlights – CBSE 2026 Exams
- Final CBSE 2026 timetable released on October 31, 2025
- Class 10 exams from February 17 to March 10, 2026
- Class 12 exams from February 20 to April 6, 2026
- Admit cards to be issued in January 2026
- Download PDF from cbse.nic.in
