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CBSE Board Exam 2027: Class 12 Exams Clash with Holi on 22 March
· Source: Amar Ujala
The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the date sheet for the 2027 board exams starting 16 February 2027. Students and parents have raised concerns as Class 12 exams for five subjects are scheduled on the day of Holi, 22 March 2027.
CBSE Board Exam 2027 Datesheet Details
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the schedule for the 2027 board examinations on 6 November. Examinations for both Class 10 and Class 12 will begin on 16 February 2027. Class 10 exams will conclude on 9 March 2027, whereas Class 12 exams will continue until 9 April 2027.
Important Exam Dates
| Class | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Class 10 | 16 February 2027 to 9 March 2027 |
| Class 12 | 16 February 2027 to 9 April 2027 |
Clash with Holi and Subjects Scheduled
According to the schedule, Holi falls on 22 March 2027. On this date, examinations for five Class 12 subjects are scheduled to take place during the morning shift from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
- Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India
- Bhoti
- Kokborok
- Banking
- Electronics Technology
Status on Date Change and What Students Should Do
Currently, CBSE has made no announcement regarding any change to the examination dates. It remains unclear whether the exams on 22 March will proceed as scheduled or if the board will make changes. Any official information will be published on the CBSE website cbse.gov.in, and students must wait for an official announcement from the board.
Previous Precedent in 2025
In 2025, a Class 12 Hindi exam was scheduled on the occasion of Holi on 15 March 2025. At that time, CBSE arranged a special provision to conduct separate exams for students who faced difficulties appearing on that day due to Holi. However, the board has not announced any such facility or date change for 2027 yet.
Questions
When do the CBSE 2027 board exams start?
Examinations for both Class 10 and Class 12 will start on 16 February 2027.
Which Class 12 exams are scheduled on Holi on 22 March 2027?
The five subjects scheduled are Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India, Bhoti, Kokborok, Banking, and Electronics Technology.
What are the timings for the exams scheduled on 22 March 2027?
The examinations are scheduled to be held in the morning shift from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Has CBSE announced any date change for the exam falling on Holi?
No, CBSE has not made any official announcement regarding a date change or special facility for the 2027 exams so far.
Where can students check for official updates regarding CBSE exam dates?
Students can check for official announcements on the CBSE website cbse.gov.in.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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