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CBSE Board Exam 2027: Class 10 and 12 Datesheet Released at cbse.gov.in
· Source: Amar Ujala
The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the datesheet for the 2027 Class 10 and 12 board exams. Both examinations will commence on 16 February 2027, with the detailed subject-wise schedule available on official websites.
CBSE Class 10 and 12 Datesheet Announced
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the datesheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations on 6 November 2026. The examinations for both classes will begin on 16 February 2027. Students can view and download the complete schedule from the official websites cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
Important Exam Dates
| Event / Exam | Dates |
|---|---|
| Datesheet Release Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Practical Exams (Winter-bound Schools) | 9 November to 19 December 2026 |
| Practical Exams (Regular Schools) | From 1 January 2027 |
| Class 10 Board Exams | 16 February 2027 to 9 March 2027 |
| Class 12 Board Exams | 16 February 2027 to 9 April 2027 |
CBSE Class 10 Subject-Wise Schedule 2027
Class 10 students will appear for a total of 83 subjects across various scheduled dates.
| Exam Date | Subject | Exam Timing |
|---|---|---|
| 16 February 2027 | Painting | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 17 February 2027 | Mathematics (Standard), Mathematics (Basic) | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 18 February 2027 | Automotive, Introduction to Financial Markets, Beauty & Wellness, Food Production, Mati-Poultry, Multi Skill Foundation Course, Data Science | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 19 February 2027 | Home Science | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 20 February 2027 | Elements of Business, Urdu Course-B | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 22 February 2027 | Science | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 23 February 2027 | Introduction to Tourism | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 24 February 2027 | Computer Application, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 25 February 2027 | Retail, Security, Automotive, Front Office Operations, Banking & Insurance, Marketing & Sales, Health Care, Apparel, Electronics & Hardware, Operational Tills & Sciences, Design & Innovation | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 26 February 2027 | English (Communicative), English (Language and Literature) | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 27 February 2027 | Sindhi, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Nepali, Tibetan | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 1 March 2027 | Arabic, Sanskrit (Communicative), Sanskrit, Rai, Gurung, Tamang, Sherpa | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 2 March 2027 | Physical Activity Trainer | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 3 March 2027 | Hindi Course-A, Hindi Course-B | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 4 March 2027 | Urdu Course-A, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu-Telangana | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 5 March 2027 | Mango, Kashmiri, Arabic, Sindhu, French | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 5 March 2027 | Carnatic Music (Vocal), Carnatic Music (Melodic Instrument), Carnatic Music (Percussion Instrument), Hindustani Music (Vocal), Hindustani Music (Melodic Instrument), Hindustani Music (Percussion Instrument) | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| 8 March 2027 | Dance | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 8 March 2027 | Social Science | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| 9 March 2027 | Sidhani, German, National Cadet Corps, Bhotia, Didi, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhutia, Chinia, Dzongkha, Mizo, Bahara Bhasha, Thai, Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
Class 12 Details and Exam Timings
Class 12 examinations cover 121 subjects and will conclude on 9 April 2027. Both Class 10 and Class 12 exams are scheduled to start at 10:30 AM. Reporting times, allowed items, and instructions will be specified on students' admit cards.
How to Check the Datesheet
- Go to the official CBSE websites at cbse.gov.in or cbseacademic.nic.in.
- Locate and click on the datesheet link for your class (Class 10 or Class 12).
- Check your subject-wise exam dates and timings.
- Download and take a printout of the datesheet for study planning.
Questions
When will the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations begin?
Both CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations will start on 16 February 2027.
What is the daily start time for the CBSE board exams?
Examinations for both Class 10 and Class 12 will begin at 10:30 AM.
When will the CBSE Class 12 board exams end?
The CBSE Class 12 board exams will end on 9 April 2027.
Where can students download the CBSE 2027 datesheet?
Students can access and download the datesheet from the official websites, cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
When will practical examinations be conducted?
Practical examinations will be held from 9 November to 19 December 2026 for winter-bound schools, and from 1 January 2027 for regular schools.
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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