CBSE 10th, 12th board exam schedule 2027: Sample papers, passing marks

Once the CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2027 is released, students can download the timetable from the official website, cbse.gov.in.

Candidates will have to visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in to download the CBSE board exams 2027 time table. 

CBSE board exam 2027 fees for private candidates are listed below.

Last year, the CBSE board introduced a two-board exam policy for Class 10 students, allowing them to appear for the 10th board exam in two phases to improve their scores without wasting their academic year.

Students appearing for the CBSE 12th and 10th board exams 2027 can download the subject-wise timetable from the official website at cbse.gov.in, once released by the board

Students appearing for CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams 2027 can download the CBSE sample papers 2027 from the official website at cbseacademic.nic.

The CBSE 12th Physics paper will consist of 70 marks for the theory exam, while 30 marks are reserved for practical and internal assessments.

CBSE board exam 2027 date announcement timelines are shown in the table below. 

The CBSE board Class 10 grading system 2027 is shown in the table below.

The board has not announced the exact date and time for publishing the CBSE class 10 or 12 datesheets. Usually, the Class 12 datesheets were published in December. However, in 2025, the board released a tentative CBSE datesheet ahead of the final one.

Here's how to download CBSE board exam 2027 sample papers

• Visit the official website at cbse.gov.in and look for academic section
• Click on the "Sample Question Papers for Classes X & XII for the current Academic Session 2026- 27 – reg" link
• Click on Class 10 and then select Science
• On redirected page click on marking scheme or sample question papers
• It will open up on screen

The subject-wise marks distribution for the CBSE Class 12 exams 2027 is shown in the table below.

The CBSE board Class 10 exam 2027 grading system is shown in the table below.

Considering the previous year's timeline, the CBSE date sheet 2027 will be released after the LOC process is completed.

The LOC submission process for the Class 10 and 12 main examinations 2026-27 began on September 24, 2026. Schools can submit the LOC without a late fee until October 21, 2026, while submissions with a late fee of Rs 2,000 per candidate will be accepted from October 22 to October 30, 2026.

The CBSE board exam time table will include the exam date, day, subject name, subject code and examination timings.

The main subjects included in the CBSE Class 10 syllabus are:

• English Language and Literature
• Hindi A / Hindi B
• Mathematics Standard / Mathematics Basic
• Science
• Social Science
• Information Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Sanskrit and other language subjects, depending on the student's subject combination

The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exam 2027 date sheet is expected to be released soon. CBSE has not yet announced the exact date for the 2027 timetable.

Students must score at least 33% marks in each subject to pass the CBSE board 10th and 12th 2027 exam. The CBSE Class 10 and 12 results will be released based on the performance of the students in theory papers and practical or internal assessments.

The CBSE will announce CBSE board exam dates 2027 soon on cbse.gov.in for both Class 10 and 12 students soon.

The major subjects in CBSE 2027 Class 10 include Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, and Hindi. These subjects have a standard of 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment.

The major subjects in CBSE 2027 Class 10 include Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, and Hindi. These subjects have a standard of 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment.

CBSE has released the Class 10 and Class 12 2027 sample papers on its official academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) generally conducts Class 10, 12 practical exams from January 1 every year. The Board shares instructions for schools and students ahead of practical exams, mostly in December.

Based on previous year trends, the CBSE board exam 2027 for 10th and 12th students will be held in February and March.

The grading system is shown in the table below.

The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 date sheet for 2027 has not been announced yet. The timetable will be released very soon for download on the official website, cbse.gov.in.

The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 exam fees for LOC are as follows:

• Regular Exam Fee (5 subjects): Rs. 1,600 per candidate for Indian schools
• Additional Subject Fee: Rs. 320 per subject
• Practical Fee (Class 12): Rs. 160 per practical subject per candidate

The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 2027 exam schedule for LOC is as follows:

The CBSE board stated that the marks obtained by students in their pre-board examination will not be added to or included in their final CBSE board examination marks when the final results are announced.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has not yet announced the final subject-wise timetable for the Class 10 board exams 2027. The official date sheet is expected to be released soon on the CBSE official website.

CBSE 10th and CBSE 12th board exams 2027 will be conducted in the months of February and March. The practical exams will most likely to happen in January.

Based on the previous year's timeline, the CBSE date sheet 2027 will be released after the List of Candidates (LOC) process is completed. The LOC submission process for the Class 10 and 12 main examinations has begun on September 24, 2026. Schools can submit the LOC without late fee until October 21, while submissions with a late fee of Rs 2,000 per candidate can be made from October 22 to October 30.

Check the tentative subject-wise exam schedule for the CBSE Class 12 2027 exam.

• Mid-February 2027: Physical Education, English Elective/Core, Physics
• Late February 2027: Chemistry, Accountancy
• Early March 2027: Political Science, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Business Studies
• Mid-March to Early April 2027: Economics, Biology, Geography, Computer Science, History, Psychology, and Sociology

Candidates can check the tentative subject-wise exam schedule for the CBSE Class 10 2027 exam.

• Mid-February 2027: Mathematics (Standard/Basic), English (Language & Literature / Communicative)
• Late February 2027: Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
• Early March 2027: Hindi Course A and Course B
• Mid-March 2027: Social Science, Sanskrit, and Regional Languages

The CBSE two-board examination policy was introduced from the 2026 academic session in line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Under the system, CBSE will now conduct two board examinations for Class 10 every year. This regulation will allow eligible students an additional opportunity to improve their CBSE Class 10 results.

CBSE has announced the release of the date sheet for the Class 12 special examinations for students from West Asian countries. Those who submitted their LOC for subjects that could not be held in March-April can appear for the examination conducted between October 23 and 28, 2026.

The fees are listed below.

Students can check the eligibility details for private candidates below:

• Candidates who have been placed in the Essential Repeat category may be eligible for re-examination
• Students who need to clear a compartment subject 
• Candidates under any other additional category mentioned in the official notification are allowed
• Students who have passed Class 10 and want to improve their marks

The major subjects in CBSE 2027 Class 10 include Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, and Hindi. These subjects have a standard of 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Check the table below to understand the weightage:

The grading system is shown in the table below.

The 2027 CBSE board exam timetable will include subject-wise dates, exam timings and important instructions. Students will have to secure at least 33 percent marks in each subject to pass the board examinations.

The CBSE has released the Class 10 and Class 12 2027 sample papers on its official academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in. Students can download the sample papers and prepare for the examinations.

The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 exam schedule and fees for LOC are as follows:

• Normal Fee Window: September 24 to October 21, 2026
• Late Fee Window: October 22 to October 30, 2026 (Rs. 2,000 late fee per candidate)
• Regular Exam Fee (5 subjects): Rs. 1,600 per candidate for Indian schools
• Additional Subject Fee: Rs. 320 per subject
• Practical Fee (Class 12): Rs. 160 per practical subject per candidate

To pass, students must secure at least 33% marks in CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams 2027.  Class 10 students can choose to appear in session 2 in order o imrpve their scores in upto 3 subjects.

CBSE sample papers are available for download on board's academic website cbseacademic.nic.in

• Click on the link that reads, "Sample Question Papers for Classes X & XII for the current Academic Session 2026- 27 – reg."
• Click on Class 12 sample paper link and select subject, sample question paper and marking scheme
• Sample question paper will open up on screen
• Go through the same and download it

• Go to the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in
• On homepage, go to the latest announcements or examination section
• In the next step, click on the link for the CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 date sheet 2027
• Timetable PDF will appear on the screen
• Download the PDF and save it for future references

The CBSE has released Class 10 and Class 12 sample papers on its official academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in. Students can download the sample papers and use them to prepare for the CBSE 2027 examinations.

The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics exam marking scheme for theory exams is shown in the table below.

For schools in India, the examination fee for five subjects is Rs 1,600 per candidate for both Class 10 and Class 12. An additional fee of Rs 320 per subject is charged for each extra subject.

For students in Nepal, the examination fee for five subjects is Rs 5,500, while candidates from other countries are required to pay Rs 11,000. The fee for each additional subject is Rs 1,100 in Nepal and Rs 2,200 in other countries.

For Class 12 students, practical examination fees are Rs 160 per practical subject for schools in India, Rs 175 for schools in Nepal, and Rs 375 for schools in other countries.

Candidates can check the tentative subject-wise exam schedule for the CBSE Class 12 2027 exam.

• Mid-February 2027: Physical Education, English Elective/Core, Physics
• Late February 2027: Chemistry, Accountancy
• Early March 2027: Political Science, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Business Studies
• Mid-March to Early April 2027: Economics, Biology, Geography, Computer Science, History, Psychology, and Sociology

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the CBSE Class 10, 12 exam date sheet or timetable soon. The timetable will be available for download on the official website, cbse.gov.in.

Check the eligibility details for private candidates below:

• Students who have been placed in the Essential Repeat category may be eligible for re-examination
• Candidates who need to clear a compartment subject should follow the exam category and attempt rules
• Students who have passed Class 10 and want to improve their marks
• Candidates under any other additional category mentioned in the official notification are allowed

CBSE Class 10 and 12 exam date sheet PDF will include the following details.

• Exam dates
• Subject names
• Subject codes
• Exam day guidelines
• Exam time
• Exam day

The steps to download CBSE board exam date sheet 2027 are given below.

• Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in
• On homepage, open the main website
• Check the "Latest @ CBSE" section
• Click the "CBSE Class X/XII Date Sheet 2026" link
• CBSE date sheet 2026 PDF will open up on screen
• Save the same and download it
• Take its printout for future references

CBSE board Class 12 Physics subject carries 70 marks for the theory paper, while the remaining 30 marks are allocated to practicals and internal assessment. The marking scheme for the theory examination is given in the table below.

CBSE board exam dates for Class 12 students in West Asian countries are shown in the table below.

CBSE has announced the dates for the Class 12 special exams for students in West Asian countries. Students who submitted LOC for subjects that could not be conducted in March-April due to the prevailing war situation can appear for re-exams. CBSE special examinations will begin on October 23 and end on October 28.

CBSE board will issue the CBSE Board exam Class 10 date sheet 2027 soon.

CBSE is expected to hold the Class 10 Session 1 board examinations in February. Students can opt to appear for phase 1 alone or both sessions to improve their scores. For the final result, the higher score obtained across the two sessions will be considered.

The steps to download CBSE board exam date sheet 2027 are given below.

• Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in
• On homepage, open the main website
• Check the "Latest @ CBSE" section
• Click the "CBSE Class X/XII Date Sheet 2026" link
• CBSE date sheet 2026 PDF will open up on screen
• Save the same and download it
• Take its printout for future references

CBSE Class 10 and 12 exam date sheet PDF will include the following details.

• Exam dates
• Subject names
• Subject codes
• Exam day guidelines
• Exam time
• Exam day

A 9-point relative positional grading scale (A1 to E2) based on grades and grade points is used for the CBSE Class 10 grading system 2027. The grading system is shared in the table below.

• Go to the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in
• On homepage, log in using the same credentials that were used while submitting the application
• Look for the admit card download option
• Go through the details before downloading the admit card
• Download the same and make sure to carry the same to exam hall

Check complete time table here.

CBSE introduced a two-exam system for Class 10 students. Now the students can appear for board exams in two phases. It is mandatory to appear in session 1, and students can choose to appear in session 2 to improve their scores. Best of the two scores will be considered. 

The list of details mentioned on CBSE Class 10, 12 datesheet PDF can be checked here. 

• Exam dates and timings
• Subject names and codes
• Exam day guidelines

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) generally conducts Class 10, 12 practical exams from January 1 every year. The Board shares instructions for schools and students ahead of practical exams, mostly in December.

To download the time table, Class 10 or matric students can follow these steps-

• Students must go to the official website at cbse.nic.in
• On the homepage, click on CBSE Datesheet 2027 PDF link
• CBSE Datesheet 2027 PDF will open up on screen 
• Go through the same and check exam dates, timings

Central Board of Secondary Education has published the sample papers for upcoming board exams 2027. Students scheduled to appear in any of Class 10 and 12 board exams, can check and download sample papers now. They can check making scheme, weightage and figure out important topics.

CBSE has started registration for Science Challenge 2026-27. Students of Classes 8 to 10 can register for first round of the challenge from October 14 to October 30, 2026. Selected candidates will be nominated for the second round. Here's how to apply online.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CBSE Class 10 and 12 exam timetable soon. The date sheet can be downloaded from the official website, cbse.gov.in. Candidates can log in with their credentials to check the CBSE Date Sheet 2027 PDF.

The List of Candidates (LOC) submission facility for CBSE students appearing for Class 10 and 12 board exams 2027 will remain open till October 21, 2026. The last date for LOC submission is October 30, with a late fee of Rs 2,000 per student.

Last year, CBSE introduced a two-exam system for students of Class 10 so that they can appear for board examinations in two phases within the same academic year to improve their scores. For Class 12 students, CBSE introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM), which is a digital evaluation system made to minimise errors in manual mark calculations.

Students must score at least 33% marks in each subject to pass the CBSE board 10th and 12th 2027 exam. The CBSE Class 10 and 12 results will be released based on the performance of the students in theory papers and practical or internal assessments.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will publish the exam timetable PDF soon for Class 10 and 12 students who will appear for the 2027 board exams on its official website, cbse.gov.in.

The steps to download the CBSE board exam 2027 timetable for Class 10 and 12 students are shared below:

• Visit the official website at cbse.gov.in.
• On the homepage, go to the latest announcements or examination section.
• Click on the ‘CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 date sheet 2027’ link available.
• CBSE board exam timetable PDF will appear on the screen.
• Download the PDF and save it for future use.

The CBSE has released Class 10 and Class 12 sample papers on its official academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in. Students can download the sample papers and use them to prepare for the CBSE 2027 examinations.

The steps to download the CBSE 10th and 12th date sheet are as follows. 

• Visit the official website at cbse.nic.in.
• On the homepage, click on the CBSE Datesheet 2027 PDF link.
• CBSE Datesheet 2027 PDF will open.
• Check exam dates and download the PDF for future dates. 

CBSE board has also released the CBSE Class 10 and 12 sample papers. Students appearing for board exams this year can download the sample papers from the official website at cbseacademic.nic.

CBSE has started accepting the List of Candidates (LOC) for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams 2027. The facility for finalising the LOC data will remain open till October 21.

The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics exam marking scheme for theory exams is shown in the table below. 

Based on previous year trends, the CBSE board exam 2027 for 10th and 12th students will be held in February and March.

The CBSE 12th Physics paper will consist of 70 marks for the theory exam, while 30 marks are reserved for practical and internal assessments.

The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Internal Assessment carries 20 marks, comprising 10 marks for Pen-Paper Test and Multiple Assessment (5+5), 5 marks for Lab Practical activities based on the prescribed books, and 5 marks for the Portfolio.

For schools in India, the examination fee for five subjects is Rs 1,600 per candidate for both Class 10 and Class 12. An additional fee of Rs 320 per subject is charged for each extra subject.

For students in Nepal, the examination fee for five subjects is Rs 5,500, while candidates from other countries are required to pay Rs 11,000. The fee for each additional subject is Rs 1,100 in Nepal and Rs 2,200 in other countries.

For Class 12 students, practical examination fees are Rs 160 per practical subject for schools in India, Rs 175 for schools in Nepal, and Rs 375 for schools in other countries.

CBSE board will conduct the CBSE board 10th exams 2027 in two phases. The first phase exams will be held in Feb-March and phase 2 exams tentatively in May. 

CBSE conducts a two-phase board exam system for Class 10 starting from the 2026 academic year based on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

The CBSE will announce CBSE board exam dates 2027 soon on cbse.gov.in for both Class 10 and 12 students soon. 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce CBSE board exam dates 2027 soon on cbse.gov.in.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has not yet announced the final subject-wise timetable for the Class 12 board exams 2027. The official date sheet is expected to be released soon on the official website, cbse.gov.in.

The CBSE board has said that the marks which are obtained by students in their pre-board examination will not be added to or included in their final CBSE Class 12 exam 2027 board examination marks.

Candidates can check the tentative subject-wise exam schedule for the CBSE Class 10 2027 exam.

• Mid-February 2027: Mathematics (Standard/Basic), English (Language & Literature/ Communicative)
• Late February 2027: Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
• Early March 2027: Hindi Course-A and Course-B
• Mid-March 2027: Social Science, Sanskrit, and Regional languages

Candidates can check the tentative subject-wise exam schedule for the CBSE Class 12 2027 exam.

• Mid-February 2027: Physical Education, English Elective/Core, Physics
• Late February 2027: Chemistry, Accountancy
• Early March 2027: Political Science, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Business Studies
• Mid-March to Early April 2027: Economics, Biology, Geography, Computer Science, History, Psychology, and Sociology

CBSE has released the date sheet for the Class 12 special examinations for students from West Asian countries. Those who submitted their LOC for subjects that could not be held in March-April can appear for the examination conducted between October 23 and 28, 2026.

The second board examination was introduced in the 2026 academic session in line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Under the system, CBSE will now conduct two board examinations for Class 10 every year. This regulation will allow eligible students an additional opportunity to improve their CBSE Class 10 results.

Once released, students can download the CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2027 from the official website, cbse.gov.in. The timetable will include details on subjects like Science, Mathematics, Social Science and other subjects. Students can visit the official website for the latest updates on the schedule for the Class 10 boards.

The CBSE 2027 Class 10 and 12 exam date sheet PDF will have the following information:

• Exam dates
• Subject names
• Subject codes
• Exam day guidelines
• CBSE 12th exam time

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the CBSE Class 10, 12 exam date sheet or timetable soon. The timetable will be available for download on the official website, cbse.gov.in.

Check the eligibility details for private candidates below:

• Students who have been placed in the Essential Repeat category may be eligible for re-examination
•  Candidates who need to clear a compartment subject should follow the exam category and attempt rules
• Students who have passed Class 10 and want to improve their marks
• Candidates under any other additional category mentioned in the official notification are allowed

The Central Board of Secondary Education has not yet announced the final subject-wise date sheet for the Class 12 board exams 2027. The official timetable is expected to be released soon on the official website, cbse.gov.in.

A 9-point relative positional grading scale (A1 to E2) based on grades and grade points is used for the CBSE Class 10 grading system 2027. The grading system is shared in the table below.

The CBSE Class 10 and 12 exam date sheet PDF will include the following information:

• Exam dates
• Subject names
• Subject codes
• Exam day guidelines
• CBSE 12th exam time

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the CBSE Class 10, 12 exam date sheet or timetable soon. Candidates appearing for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams must keep an eye on the official website, cbse.gov.in.

CBSE Class 10 and 12 exam date sheet PDF will include the following details. 

• Exam dates
• Subject names
• Subject codes
• Exam day guidelines
• Exam time
• Exam day

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet announced the final subject-wise timetable for the Class 12 board exams 2027.

CBSE 10th and CBSE 12th board exams 2027 will be held in the months of February and March.

CBSE is expected to hold the Class 10 Session 1 board examinations in February. Students can opt to appear for phase 1 alone or both sessions to improve their scores. For the final result, the higher score obtained across the two sessions will be considered.

The steps to download CBSE board exam date sheet 2027 are given below.

• Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in
• On homepage, open the main website
• Check the "Latest @ CBSE" section
• Click the "CBSE Class X/XII Date Sheet 2026" link
• CBSE date sheet 2026 PDF will open up on screen
• Save the same and download it
• Take its printout for future references

CBSE has released the Class 10 and Class 12 2027 sample papers on its official academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in.

CBSE board Class 12 Physics subject carries 70 marks for the theory paper, while the remaining 30 marks are allocated to practicals and internal assessment. The marking scheme for the theory examination is given in the table below.

CBSE board exam dates for Class 12 students in West Asian countries are shown in the table below. 

CBSE has announced the dates for the Class 12 special exams for students in West Asian countries. Students who submitted LOC for subjects that could not be conducted in March-April due to the prevailing war situation can appear for re-exams. CBSE special examinations will begin on October 23 and end on October 28.

Students must score at least 33% marks to qualify for the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams 2027.

The steps to download CBSE board exam sample papers 2027 are given below. 

• Visit cbse.gov.in and click on the Academic website tab
• Click on academic section
• Click on the link that reads, "Sample Question Papers for Classes X & XII for the current Academic Session 2026-27 – reg."
• A notice will open on screen
• Click on "Class X – https://cbseacademic.nic.in/SQP_CLASSX_2026-27.html."
• PDF will open on screen
• Select the subject for which you want to download the papers
• Repeat the process for different or more subjects

Candidates can check the CBSE grading system for the 10th board exam 2027 shown in the table below:

Students can download the CBSE Date Sheet 2027 for Classes 10 and 12 from the official website, cbse.gov.in. The CBSE timetable will include details such as subject-wise exam dates along with timings, exam instructions, and other details.

The fee details for private candidates registering for CBSE board exams 2027 is shown in the table below. 

CBSE Class 10th and 12th board exams 2027 will be held in the months of February and March. CBSE will conduct practical exams in January 2027.

CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exam 2027 date sheet is expected to be released soon on its official website at cbse.gov.in.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce the CBSE board exam dates 2027 for Class 10 and Class 12 soon.