CBSE Board Exam 2026 Timetable:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the final date sheet for the 2026 Board Exams for both Class 10 and Class 12 students. The schedule has been published well ahead of time — almost 110 days before the exams begin — to give students ample time to prepare and plan their studies efficiently.
According to the official notification, the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Board Examinations 2026 will start on 17th February 2026 and continue till 9th April 2026. This early release of the exam timetable is aimed at helping students organize their preparation and avoid any confusion regarding exam dates.
CBSE Exam 2026: Coordination with JEE (Main)
To prevent any clash between CBSE Board Exams and the JEE (Main) examination schedule, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has instructed that Class 11 students must include their registration number while filling the JEE (Main) application form.
This step ensures smooth coordination between the two major national-level exams and prevents overlapping dates for science stream students.
CBSE Board Exam 2026 Timetable: Class 10th Exam Schedule 2026
The CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2026 will begin on Tuesday, 17th February 2026 with Mathematics (Standard and Basic) and will conclude on Tuesday, 10th March 2026 with the French language paper.
Examinations will generally be conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, while some skill-based subjects will have two-hour papers (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM).
CBSE Board Exam 2026 Timetable:
Below is the subject-wise schedule for CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2026:
| Date & Day | Time | Subject Code | Subject Name |
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| 17th Feb 2026 (Tue) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 41, 241 | Mathematics (Standard & Basic) |
| 18th Feb 2026 (Wed) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 64 | Home Science |
| 20th Feb 2026 (Fri) | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 407–419 | Skill Subjects (Beauty & Wellness, Marketing, Multimedia, Data Science, etc.) |
| 21st Feb 2026 (Sat) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 101, 184 | English (Communicative / Language & Literature) |
| 23rd Feb 2026 (Mon) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 3–11, 89 | Regional Languages (Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, etc.) |
| 24th Feb 2026 (Tue) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 154, 303 | Elements of Business / Urdu Course-B |
| 25th Feb 2026 (Wed) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 86 | Science |
| 26th Feb 2026 (Thu) | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 401–422 | Vocational Subjects (Retail, Agriculture, Design Thinking, etc.) |
| 27th Feb 2026 (Fri) | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 165, 402, 417 | Computer Applications, IT, AI |
| 28th Feb 2026 (Sat) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 16, 119, 122 | Sanskrit / Arabic and other regional languages |
| 2nd Mar 2026 (Mon) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 2, 85 | Hindi Course A & B |
| 3rd Mar 2026 (Tue) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 17–99, 254 | Foreign and Regional Languages / Book Keeping |
| 5th Mar 2026 (Thu) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 8–91 | Regional Languages (Sindhi, Malayalam, Assamese, etc.) |
| 6th Mar 2026 (Fri) | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 49 | Painting |
| 7th Mar 2026 (Sat) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 87 | Social Science |
| 9th Mar 2026 (Mon) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 7–136 | Regional Languages / Music |
| 10th Mar 2026 (Tue) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 18 | French |
CBSE mentioned that over 45 lakh students (Class 10 + 12 combined) will appear for the exams across 204 subjects in India and 26 countries abroad, where CBSE-affiliated schools are located.
CBSE Board Exam 2026 Timetable: Class 12th Board Exams Subject-Wise Schedule
The CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2026 will also begin on 17th February 2026 and conclude on 9th April 2026. The first exams will include Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, and Shorthand, while the final paper will be held for Data Science and Multi-Media.
Key Highlights
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Exam Timing: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Most subjects); some practical/vocational papers: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Streams Covered: Science, Commerce, Arts, and Vocational subjects
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Practical Exams: Expected to begin in January 2026
Here is a summarized version of the CBSE Class 12th 2026 Date Sheet:
| Date & Day | Time | Subject Code | Subject(s) |
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| 17th Feb 2026 (Tue) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 045, 066, 825, 826 | Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (Eng/Hindi) |
| 18th Feb 2026 (Wed) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 048 | Physical Education |
| 19th Feb 2026 (Thu) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 046–823 | Engineering Graphics, Dance, Horticulture, Cost Accounting |
| 20th Feb 2026 (Fri) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 042 | Physics |
| 21st Feb 2026 (Sat) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 804, 837 | Automotive, Fashion Studies |
| 24th Feb 2026 (Tue) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 055 | Accountancy |
| 25th Feb 2026 (Wed) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 807, 817 | Beauty & Wellness, Typography |
| 26th Feb 2026 (Thu) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 029 | Geography |
| 28th Feb 2026 (Sat) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 043 | Chemistry |
| 2nd Mar 2026 (Mon) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 003–819 | Urdu Elective, Sanskrit, Music, Insurance, Electrical Tech. |
| 3rd Mar 2026 (Tue) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 074 | Legal Studies |
| 5th Mar 2026 (Thu) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 037 | Psychology |
| 6th Mar 2026 (Fri) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 104–198 | Regional and Foreign Languages |
| 7th Mar 2026 (Sat) | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 841 | Yoga |
| 9th Mar 2026 (Mon) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 041, 241 | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
| 10th Mar 2026 (Tue) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 809–842 | Vocational Subjects (Food Production, ECCE, etc.) |
| 12th Mar 2026 (Thu) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 001, 301 | English Elective / Core |
| 14th Mar 2026 (Sat) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 064 | Home Science |
| 16th Mar 2026 (Mon) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 002, 302 | Hindi Elective / Core |
| 18th Mar 2026 (Wed) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 030 | Economics |
| 20th Mar 2026 (Fri) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 812 | Marketing |
| 23rd Mar 2026 (Mon) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 028 | Political Science |
| 25th Mar 2026 (Wed) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 065, 083, 802 | Informatics Practices, Computer Science, IT |
| 27th Mar 2026 (Thu) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 044 | Biology |
| 28th Mar 2026 (Sat) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 054, 833 | Business Studies / Business Administration |
| 30th Mar 2026 (Mon) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 027 | History |
| 1st Apr 2026 (Wed) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 805–831 | Financial Market Management, Agriculture, Salesmanship |
| 4th Apr 2026 (Sat) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 039 | Sociology |
| 7th Apr 2026 (Tue) | 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 803 | Web Application |
| 9th Apr 2026 (Thu) | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 821, 829, 844 | Multi-Media, Textile Design, Data Science |
Number of Students Appearing in CBSE 2026 Exams
CBSE has estimated that nearly 45 lakh students will appear for the 2026 Board Examinations — including Class 10 and Class 12 candidates combined. These students will take exams across 204 subjects, and the board will conduct papers not only in India but also in 26 foreign countries where CBSE-affiliated schools operate.
Important Notes for Students
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Students should carefully read their admit cards for subject codes, timing, and examination center details.
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Candidates must reach the exam center at least 30 minutes before the reporting time.
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Practical exams for Class 12 are expected to begin in January 2026.
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All students must follow CBSE’s updated guidelines, including the use of only blue or black pens, and must avoid prohibited items like mobile phones or smart watches.
