đź“Ś Key Facts
- Board: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Date sheet released: 6 November 2026 on cbse.gov.in
- Exams start: Tuesday, 16 February 2027 (both classes)
- Class 10 ends: 9 March 2027 — 83 papers, 19 exam days
- Class 12 ends: 9 April 2027 — 121 papers, 40 exam days
- Exam timing: 10:30 AM; 3-hour papers end 1:30 PM, 2-hour papers end 12:30 PM
- Students appearing: 46.3 lakh (26.5 lakh Class 10, 19.8 lakh Class 12)
The wait is over. CBSE has released the Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exam 2027 date sheet on its official website, cbse.gov.in, on 6 November 2026 — about 101 days before the first paper. Both classes begin on Tuesday, 16 February 2027. Class 10 exams finish on 9 March 2027, while Class 12 exams run till 9 April 2027. Every paper starts at 10:30 AM, and no paper falls on a Sunday.
Class 10 Date Sheet 2027 — Major Subjects
| Date | Day | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2027 | Tuesday | Painting (first paper) |
| 17 Feb 2027 | Wednesday | Mathematics Standard / Basic |
| 22 Feb 2027 | Monday | Science |
| 26 Feb 2027 | Thursday | English (Communicative / Language and Literature) |
| 3 Mar 2027 | Wednesday | Hindi Course-A / Course-B |
| 8 Mar 2027 | Monday | Social Science |
| 9 Mar 2027 | Tuesday | Last day (languages and skill subjects) |
Class 12 Date Sheet 2027 — Major Subjects
| Date | Day | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2027 | Tuesday | Physics |
| 18 Feb 2027 | Thursday | Physical Education |
| 23 Feb 2027 | Tuesday | Accountancy |
| 25 Feb 2027 | Thursday | Geography |
| 27 Feb 2027 | Saturday | Chemistry |
| 2 Mar 2027 | Tuesday | Psychology |
| 5 Mar 2027 | Friday | English Core / Elective |
| 9 Mar 2027 | Tuesday | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
| 13 Mar 2027 | Saturday | Hindi Core / Elective |
| 16 Mar 2027 | Tuesday | Economics |
| 19 Mar 2027 | Friday | Political Science |
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thursday | Biology |
| 27 Mar 2027 | Saturday | History |
| 30 Mar 2027 | Tuesday | Sociology |
| 31 Mar 2027 | Wednesday | Informatics Practices / Computer Science / IT |
| 1 Apr 2027 | Thursday | Business Studies |
| 9 Apr 2027 | Friday | Last day (Retail / Web Application) |
Class 12 students get useful gaps between the big papers — for example, Science-stream students get about 10 days between Physics (16 Feb) and Chemistry (27 Feb), and about 19 days between English (5 Mar) and Biology (25 Mar). Plan your revision around the free days in your own paper sequence.
How to Download the CBSE Date Sheet 2027 PDF
- Visit the official website, cbse.gov.in.
- Open the “Latest Updates” section on the home page.
- Click the link “Date Sheet Class 10 & 12 Board Examination 2027”.
- The date sheet PDF will open on the screen — download it and take a printout for future reference.
Download Date Sheet at cbse.gov.in
Important Points to Remember
- Practical exams: Winter-bound schools 9 November–19 December 2026; regular schools 1 January–13 February 2027.
- Admit cards: Not yet released. The reporting time for your centre will be printed on the admit card when it is issued.
- Class 10 second board exam: Class 10 students also get a second, optional board exam in May 2027 to improve marks in up to three main subjects, under CBSE’s two-exam policy.
- Sample papers: CBSE released the Class 10 and 12 sample question papers and marking schemes on 21 September 2026 on cbseacademic.nic.in, with no change in paper design for 2026-27.
- Results: CBSE has not announced the result date yet.
FAQs
When will the CBSE Board Exams 2027 start?
Both Class 10 and Class 12 board exams start on Tuesday, 16 February 2027.
Where can I download the CBSE Date Sheet 2027 PDF?
From the official website cbse.gov.in, under “Latest Updates” — look for “Date Sheet Class 10 & 12 Board Examination 2027”.
What is the timing of the CBSE board exams?
All papers start at 10:30 AM. Three-hour papers end at 1:30 PM and two-hour papers end at 12:30 PM.
When will the CBSE admit cards be released?
CBSE has not announced the admit card release date yet. The reporting time will be mentioned on the admit card.