Overview
- As of October 1, 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education has not published a tentative datesheet for Class 10 and Class 12 exams, leaving the subject-wise calendar unannounced.
- Schools completed online submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) in September and must ensure accurate student names and subject choices for exam eligibility.
- CBSE has posted sample question papers and marking schemes for the 2026–27 session to help students prepare and understand the exam format.
- Operational changes from 2026, including On-Screen Marking that produced complaints about scanned answer sheets and access to scripts, and a CBSE complaint to Delhi Police about coordinated cyberattacks, continue to shape scrutiny of the board’s processes.
- A new CBSE chairperson, Mandeep K Bhandari, was appointed on September 25, 2026, and students are advised to rely only on official CBSE communications and their schools for final timetables and admit-card procedures.