CBSE Exam Dates 2026 LIVE: CBSE Class 10th, 12th revised date sheet at cbse.gov.in; how to download, updates
Deepanshi Pant | December 31, 2025 | 08:03 PM IST | 2 mins read
The CBSE has announced the revised dates for the class 10th and 12th examinations 2026 at cbse.gov.in. Latest updates on the CBSE exam date, pass percentage, how to download, practical dates, and more.
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Attempt NowThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the new Class 10th and Class 12th datesheet 2026 on December 30, 2025. The upcoming board examination for classes 10th and 12th, previously scheduled on March 3, 2026, has now been rescheduled to March 11, 2026, and April 10, 2026, respectively. The authority will administer the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 exams from February 17, 2026.
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The board will conduct the CBSE 10th and 12th practical exam 2026 before the theory exam. The practical exams for CBSE-affiliated schools will be held from January 1, 2026, while for the winter-bound areas were held from November 6 to December 6, 2025. The CBSE board Class 10 and 12 exams date sheet 2026 PDF is now available to be downloaded on the official website, cbse.gov.in. The CBSE board 10th and 12th timetable 2026 PDF includes the subject-wise exam dates, exam times, subjects, and exam day instructions.
CBSE Exam Dates 2026: Highlights
The authority has issued the CBSE class 10th and 12th exam datesheet 2026 on the official website. Candidates can check the dates of the CBSE 2026 examination below:
| Particulars | Dates |
| CBSE Final timetable release date | October 30, 2025 |
| CBSE 10th exam date 2026 (Term 1) | February 17 to March 11, 2026 |
| CBSE 10th exam date 2026 (Term 2) | May 15 to June 1, 2026 |
| CBSE 12th exam date 2026 | February 17 to April 10, 2026 |
| CBSE practical exam date for schools in winter-bound areas | November 6 to December 6, 2025 |
| CBSE practical exam date for all other CBSE-affiliated schools | January 1, 2026 |
| Practical exam for Class 12 private candidates | February and March 2026 |
| CBSE 10th supplementary exams 2026 | July 2026 |
| CBSE 12th supplementary exams 2026 | July 2026 |
CBSE Date Sheet 2026: How to download?
Check the steps to download the CBSE datesheet 2026 PDF for class 10th and 12th by following the steps given below:
- Go to the CBSE official website - cbse.gov.in.
- Open the 'Main Website’ tab and check the ‘Latest @ CBSE’ section.
- Click on the 'CBSE Class X/XII Date Sheet 2026’ link.
- The CBSE date sheet 2026 PDF will display on the screen.
- Download and print out the PDF file and save the CBSE date sheet 2026.
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December 31, 2025 | 08:03 PM IST
CBSE Exam Date Sheet 2026 Link
cbse.gov.in is the link to the official website from where students can download the date sheet of the CBSE 10th, 12th examinations 2026.
December 31, 2025 | 07:27 PM IST
CBSE Board Exam 2026: Conducting authority
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is the exam conducting authority of the CBSE board examination 2026.
December 31, 2025 | 06:13 PM IST
CBSE 10th Exam Time Table 2026: Details mentioned
The following information will be included in the CBSE 10th exam schedule 2026:
- Board name Subject names
- Subject code
- Dates of exams
- Exam schedules
- Exam shift
- Crucial test guidelines
December 31, 2025 | 05:30 PM IST
CBSE Exam-day Instructions 2026
The general exam day criteria listed in the Class 10th date sheet 2025–2026 must be followed by students:
- At least thirty minutes before the reporting time, arrive at the examination location.
- For every exam day, bring your Class 10 admit card or hall pass.
- During the exam, refrain from any malpractice.
- Pens, pencils, erasers, and rulers are examples of necessary stationery.
- Electronic devices and gadgets are not permitted inside the examination centre, so leave them at home.
December 31, 2025 | 04:49 PM IST
How to download the CBSE date sheet 2026?
Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in. Check the "Latest @ CBSE" section after opening the "Main Website" page. Click the "CBSE Class X/XII Date Sheet 2026" link. The screen will show the CBSE date sheet 2026 PDF. Save the CBSE date sheet 2026 after downloading and printing the PDF file.
December 31, 2025 | 04:12 PM IST
CBSE Exam Dates 2026: Highlights
The dates of the CBSE 2026 examination are given in the table below:
| Particulars | Dates |
| CBSE Final timetable release date | October 30, 2025 |
| CBSE 10th exam date 2026 (Term 1) | February 17 to March 11, 2026 |
| CBSE 10th exam date 2026 (Term 2) | May 15 to June 1, 2026 |
| CBSE 12th exam date 2026 | February 17 to April 10, 2026 |
| CBSE practical exam date for schools in winter-bound areas | November 6 to December 6, 2025 |
| CBSE practical exam date for all other CBSE-affiliated schools | January 1, 2026 |
| Practical exam for Class 12 private candidates | February and March 2026 |
| CBSE 10th supplementary exams 2026 | July 2026 |
| CBSE 12th supplementary exams 2026 | July 2026 |
December 31, 2025 | 03:34 PM IST
CBSE practical exam date 2026 for schools in winter-bound areas
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has already conducted the CBSE practical exam dates 2026 for schools in winter-bound areas from November 6 to December 6, 2025.
December 31, 2025 | 02:53 PM IST
CBSE 10th exam date 2026 for Term 2
The CBSE exam 2026 for class 10th term 2 will be held from May 15 to June 1, 2026. Candidates can download the class 10th timetable at cbse.gov.in.
December 31, 2025 | 02:38 PM IST
CBSE class 12 date sheet
The CBSE Class 12th 2026 examination will be conducted from February 17 to April 10, 2026. The exam conducting authority has issued the CBSE Class 12 date sheet on the official website.
December 31, 2025 | 02:15 PM IST
CBSE 10th exam date 2026 for Term 1
The CBSE exam 2026 for class 10th term 1 will be held from February 17 to March 11, 2026. Candidates can check and download the class 10th timetable on the official website.
December 31, 2025 | 01:42 PM IST
When will the CBSE board exam date sheet 2026 be released?
The CBSE has announced the class 10th and 12th on October 30, 2025. The board has revised the CBSE exam dates for Classes 10 and 12 on December 30, 2025.
December 31, 2025 | 01:05 PM IST
Candidates ask 'Where can I download the CBSE date sheet 2026 from?'
Students can download and check the CBSE date sheet 2026 in the form of a PDF from the official website, cbse.gov.in. The timetable for class 10th and 12th examination 2026 is available on the official website.
December 31, 2025 | 01:02 PM IST
CBSE Class 10 Marking Scheme 2026
Candidates can check the CBSE Class 10 Marking Scheme 2026 below:
|
Subjects
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Theory marks
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Internal assessment
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English
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80 | 20 |
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Hindi
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80 | 20 |
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Maths
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80 | 20 |
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Science
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80 | 20 |
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Social Science
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80 | 20 |
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