CBSE Exam Dates 2026 Revised for Class 10th, 12th; New Schedule

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revised the CBSE Exam Dates 2026 for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. As per the updated notification issued on 30 December 2025, the board has rescheduled select examination dates while keeping the remaining timetable unchanged. The CBSE Board Exams 2026 will now be conducted between 17 February 2026 and 10 April 2026 in pen and paper mode across examination centres in India and abroad.

CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Exam Date Changes 2026

CBSE revised specific subject exam dates that were earlier scheduled on 03 March 2026. According to the updated schedule, the affected papers have been deferred to avoid overlap and ensure smooth conduct of examinations. As per the revised notice, the CBSE Class 10 examination scheduled on 03 March 2026 has been rescheduled to 11 March 2026, while the CBSE Class 12 examination originally planned for 03 March 2026 will now be held on 10 April 2026. Apart from these changes, no other modifications have been made to the CBSE date sheet.

Revised CBSE Class 12 Exam Date Sheet 2026

The revised CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 includes subject-wise exam dates along with uniform exam timings. All Class 12 examinations will be conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Below is the updated subject-wise schedule for CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2026:

Students are advised to check the complete date sheet PDF for all elective and vocational subjects.

Revised CBSE Class 10 Exam Date Sheet 2026

The CBSE Class 10 Exam Date Sheet 2026 has also been updated in line with the revised notification. The examinations will begin on 17 February 2026 and conclude in March 2026. Below is the revised subject-wise schedule for CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2026:

Students appearing for language and vocational subjects should carefully verify their respective dates in the official timetable.

Important Advisory for Students

Students must note that the revised CBSE Date Sheet 2026 supersedes the earlier schedule. Schools and candidates are advised to plan their preparation strictly according to the updated timetable. CBSE has reiterated that examinations will be conducted under strict guidelines, and students must reach the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. Regular updates related to CBSE Class 10 and 12 Exams 2026 should be monitored through official board notifications.