Overview
- Only the papers originally set for March 3, 2026 have been rescheduled, and the board says all other exam dates remain unchanged.
- Thirteen Class 10 language and elective subjects will now be held on March 11, including Tibetan, German, National Cadet Corps, Bhoti, Bodo, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhutia, Spanish, Kashmiri, Mizo, Bahasa Melayu, and Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy.
- The Class 12 Legal Studies examination has been shifted to April 10, effectively extending the senior secondary exam window to that date.
- CBSE is amending the date sheets and will reflect the revised dates on admit cards, and schools have been instructed to inform students and parents promptly.
- Reporting estimates the change touches roughly 45 lakh candidates nationwide, and while some coverage noted the Holi festival timing, the board’s notice cites administrative reasons.