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CBSE Unveils Timetable for 2026-27 Board Exams for Classes 10 and 12

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled the timetable for the 2026-27 board examinations for Classes 10 and 12, offering students 102 days of preparation time. The exams will cover 83 subjects for Class 10 and 121 subjects for Class 12, with significant breaks between major subjects to facilitate effective revision. Approximately 50,000 students are expected to participate this year, with the Class 12 exams scheduled to run from February 16 to April 9. This comprehensive schedule aims to support students in their academic endeavors.
By Ambika Singh Nov 9, 2026, 08:13 IST

Timetable Announcement for 2026-27 Academic Year



The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the timetable for the main board examinations for the 2026-27 academic year for both Class 10 and Class 12. This announcement, made on Friday, comes 102 days ahead of the exams, giving students ample time to prepare and revise for their subjects.


For this academic year, the examinations will cover 83 subjects for Class 10 and 121 subjects for Class 12. According to CBSE City Coordinator Neelam Singh, the exams will start at 10:30 AM. The Class 10 exams will take place over a span of 22 days, while Class 12 exams will extend over 53 days. Notably, the Class 10 schedule includes breaks between major subjects like Mathematics and Science, allowing students adequate time for preparation. The Mathematics (Standard and Basic) exam is set for February 17, followed by the Science exam on February 22.


Students will have four full days to prepare for the Science exam after completing their Mathematics paper. Additionally, the English exam is scheduled for February 26, and the Hindi exam will take place on March 3. The Social Science paper is slated for March 8, with the Class 10 exams concluding on March 9. The board has meticulously prepared the schedule for 83 subjects in Class 10 and 121 subjects in Class 12, with schools required to finalize all internal preparations by November 10.


In terms of participation, approximately 50,000 students are expected to take part in the board exams this year. Last year, 46,000 students appeared across 55 centers in the district. The registration and enrollment process for this year's candidates is currently in progress.


Class 12 Examination Schedule


The Class 12 examinations are set to commence on February 16 and will run until April 9. For students in the science stream, the Physics exam will be held on February 16, Chemistry on February 27, and Mathematics on March 9. The Biology exam is scheduled for March 25. This arrangement ensures that students have sufficient intervals between major subjects for effective revision.


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