CBSE Board Exams 2027 Schedule Released
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the examination schedule for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations set for 2027. According to the date sheet, released on November 6, 2026, theory examinations for both classes will begin on February 16, 2027.
For Class 10 students, the board examinations are slated to run from February 17 to March 9, 2027. While some initial papers like Painting may start on February 16, major subjects such as Mathematics are scheduled for February 17. Other key subjects like Science, English, and Social Science will follow, concluding the Class 10 exams by March 9.
Class 12 students will undertake their board examinations from February 16 to April 1, 2027. The timetable has been carefully prepared to accommodate various subject combinations across Science, Commerce, and Arts streams, aiming to minimize clashes. All examinations are scheduled to commence at 10:30 am.
A significant number of students are preparing for these exams, with over 26.5 lakh registered for Class 10 and more than 19.8 lakh expected to appear for Class 12. CBSE will conduct examinations across 83 subjects for Class 10 and 121 subjects for Class 12.
Practical Examinations Timeline
Alongside the theory schedule, CBSE has also outlined the timeline for practical examinations, project assessments, and internal assessments for the 2026–27 academic session:
- For schools in winter-bound regions: Practical examinations and assessments are scheduled from November 9 to December 19, 2026.
- For schools following the regular academic calendar: These assessments will be conducted from January 1 to February 13, 2027.
How to Download the Official Date Sheet
Students are strongly advised to check the official date sheet carefully to confirm the exact dates and timings for their specific papers and subject codes. The timetable can be accessed by following these steps:
- Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
- Look for the notification related to the Class 10 and Class 12 board examination date sheet 2027.
- Click on the relevant date sheet link for your respective class.
- Open the PDF document to view the subject-wise examination dates and timings.
- Download and save the document for future reference and planning.