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CBSE Announces 2027 Board Exam Schedule for Classes 10 and 12

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled the tentative schedule for the 2027 board examinations for classes 10 and 12, commencing on February 16, 2027. Students will have ample time to prepare, with exams for class 10 concluding by March 9 and class 12 by April 9. The board has also released sample papers to aid students in their preparation. Practical assessments will begin on January 1, 2027. For more details on accessing the date sheet and other important information, read the full article.
By Ambika Singh Nov 6, 2026, 19:35 IST

Overview of the 2027 Board Exam Schedule


The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the tentative date sheet for the 2027 board examinations for classes 10 and 12. According to the schedule, the exams will commence on February 16, 2027. The class 10 exams will conclude by March 9, while the class 12 exams will wrap up by April 9, 2027. All examinations are set to start at 10:30 AM (IST).


Subjects Offered in the Exams

10th Grade: 83 Subjects; 12th Grade: 121 Subjects


As per the schedule released by CBSE, students in class 10 will take exams in a total of 83 subjects, while class 12 students will have examinations in 121 subjects. The board has considered over 40,000 subject combinations to ensure that no student has exams for two subjects on the same day. The date sheet has been issued 101 days prior to the exams, providing ample preparation time for students.


Practical and Project Assessments

Practical Assessments to Begin in January


Practical exams and project assessments for classes 10 and 12 will start on January 1, 2027. For winter-bound schools, these assessments will take place between November 9 and December 19, 2026.


Accessing the Date Sheet

How to View the Date Sheet on CBSE's Official Website


Students can view and download their subject-wise date sheets by visiting the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in. They should navigate to the 'Latest Announcements' or 'Examination' section and click on the link for the 2027 date sheet for classes 10 or 12. This will open a PDF of the timetable, which can be downloaded for future reference.


Sample Papers Released

Sample Papers for 2027 Board Exams Available


CBSE has also released sample papers for the 2027 board examinations for classes 10 and 12. Students can download these from the board's academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in. These sample papers will help students understand the exam pattern, types of questions, and preparation levels required.


Students are advised to review the exam dates for each subject and plan their study schedules accordingly. They should also keep an eye on the official CBSE website for any exam-related guidelines.


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