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CBSE Releases Tentative 2026 Board Schedule, Launches Two-Phase Class 10 Exams

The provisional timetable runs from Feb 17 to July 15 for roughly 45 lakh candidates, with dates subject to revision after schools file final lists.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct Class 10 and 12 board exams from February 17, 2026.
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Overview

  • Class 12 main exams are slated for Feb 17 to Apr 9, while Class 10 Exam‑1 runs Feb 17 to Mar 9 and Exam‑2 is planned for May 15 to Jun 1.
  • The cycle also covers exams for Class 12 sports students and Class 12 supplementary papers, extending the overall window to mid‑July.
  • Most papers are set in a single morning shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, with certain skill subjects scheduled for two hours.
  • CBSE has issued an evaluation guideline to begin checking about 10 days after each paper and finish within 12 days.
  • Students and teachers are flagging tight gaps between some key papers, such as languages before Class 10 science or physical education before Class 12 physics, as the board weighs final adjustments.