The CBSE has published a tentative CBSE Date Sheet 2026 for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams. According to the draft schedule, exams will begin on February 17, 2026 and continue up to July 2026, covering main papers, skill/sports, and supplementary exams.
Exam Date Overview
- Start Date: February 17, 2026
- Class 10 Phase 1: February 17 to March 9, 2026
- Class 10 Phase 2 (for improvements/compartment): May 15 to June 1, 2026
- Class 12 Exams: February 17 to April 9, 2026
- Complete exam window (including supplementary/skill): up to July 2026
Full Day-Wise Tentative Timetable (Major Subjects)
Class 10 (Phase 1) – February to March 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (for most papers)
| Date | Subject / Paper | Subject Code |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | Mathematics (Standard / Basic) | 041 / 241 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Vocational subjects / Electives | various codes |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Science | 086 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Social Science | 087 |
| 28 Feb 2026 | English Language & Literature | 184 / 101 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Hindi Course A / Course B | 002 / 085 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Third language / optional languages | various |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Remaining elective papers / minor subjects | various |
Class 10 (Phase 2 & Compartment) – May to June 2026
Time for all: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
| Date | Subject / Paper | Subject Code |
|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Mathematics (Standard / Basic) | 041 / 241 |
| 19 May 2026 | Science | 086 |
| 22 May 2026 | Social Science | 087 |
| 25 May 2026 | English | 184 / 101 |
| 28 May 2026 | Hindi | 002 / 085 |
| 1 June 2026 | Remaining elective / language papers | various |
Class 12 – February to April 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM for most theory papers
| Date | Subject / Paper | Subject Code |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | English Core | 301 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Physics | 042 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Mathematics / Mathematics (Applied) | 041 / 055 |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Economics / Commerce | 030 / 055 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Chemistry | 043 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Accountancy / Business Studies | 055 / 054 |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Biology / Statistics / Computer Science | 044 / 041 / 083 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Other elective / language papers | various |
| 15 Mar 2026 | Remaining subjects / minor papers | various |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Last major paper date | various |
How to Download the Official PDF
- Go to the CBSE official site: cbse.gov.in
- Navigate to “Examination Circulars”.
- Click the link titled “Tentative Date Sheet 2026 for Class X & XII”.
- Open and download the PDF for your reference.
Important Notes
- This is a tentative schedule; changes may occur in the final version.
- Check cbse.nic regularly for updates.
- Practical and internal assessments are scheduled separately.
Disclaimer
This timetable is based on the tentative release by CBSE and education news sources. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official CBSE PDF on cbse.gov.in.
FAQs
Q1. When will CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams 2026 start?
The exams will start from February 17, 2026.
Q2. Will there be two phases for Class 10 in 2026?
Yes, Phase 1 in Feb–Mar and Phase 2 in May–Jun for improvement/compartment exams.
Q3. What are the exam timings?
Most exams will be held from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
