The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the tentative dates for Class 10 and 12 board exams in. The exams are set to begin on February 17,, with Class 12 exams ending on April 9 and Class 10 exams concluding on March 9.
New Delhi, 25 Sep 2025
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the tentative dates for Class 10 and 12 board exams in 2026. The exams are set to begin on February 17, 2026, with Class 12 exams ending on April 9 and Class 10 exams concluding on March 9.
Exam Schedule and Timings
Most exams will be from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Some subjects will have a 2-hour exam from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The first exam on February 17 is for Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, and Shorthand. Physics exam is on February 20, Chemistry on February 28, and Maths on March 9. Economics is set for March 18, Political Science on March 23, and Biology on March 27.
Exam Participation and Board's Aim
About 45 lakh students from India and 26 other countries will take the exams in 204 subjects. CBSE shared the dates early to help students make good study plans. It also helps schools and teachers plan exam activities better. Students can check the full exam schedule on the CBSE website at cbse.gov.in. About 45 lakh students from India and 26 other countries will take the exams in 204 subjects. CBSE shared the dates early to help students make good study plans. It also helps schools and teachers plan exam activities better. Students can check the full exam schedule on the CBSE website at cbse.gov.in. The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, released the tentative datesheet of Class 10 and 12 board examinations 2026 on September 24, 2025. The examination schedule is available on the official website at cbse.gov.in. According to…
The decision of the board to share the tentative schedule is aimed at aiding students to prepare structured study plans to enhance their performance, apart from helping schools and teachers in planning the examination activities.
Students should visit the official CBSE website for more details about the 2026 board exams. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 25 Sep 2025, 20:59 IST; source: link
