CBSE Exam Dates 2026 have been revised by the Central Board of Secondary Education for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. As per the official update issued on 30 December 2025, selected subject exam dates have been rescheduled. The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations will now be conducted between 17 February 2026 and 10 April 2026 in pen-and-paper mode.
CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Exam Schedule 2026 Revised by CBSE
The Central Board of Secondary Education revised the board examination schedule following administrative review. According to the updated notice, papers earlier scheduled on 03 March 2026 have been deferred to avoid overlap and operational constraints. CBSE confirmed that no other changes have been made to the remaining examination timetable. The revised date sheet has been issued officially and applies to all affiliated schools across India and abroad.
Revised CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 with Subject-Wise Schedule
The updated CBSE Class 12 date sheet outlines subject-wise examination dates conducted in a single shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The table below presents the revised Class 12 examination schedule.
Other vocational, language, and skill-based subjects will be conducted on dates falling between 17 February 2026 and 09 April 2026 as per the official timetable.
Revised CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 Examination Timeline
The revised CBSE Class 10 examination schedule has also been released following the updated notice. Exams will be conducted for core and skill-based subjects across multiple dates. Below is the updated Class 10 subject-wise exam schedule.
Language papers including regional and foreign languages are scheduled on different dates within the same examination window.
Key Instructions for CBSE Board Exams 2026 Candidates
CBSE has advised students and schools to strictly follow the revised date sheet and adhere to examination guidelines. Admit cards, reporting time, and examination instructions will be communicated separately. Students are advised to plan revision schedules based on the updated CBSE Exam Dates 2026 and rely only on official board notifications for further updates.
