The CBSE Board Exams 2026 for Classes 10 and 12 will commence on February 17, 2026, with practicals held from January 1 to February 14, 2026. Revised dates indicate 10th exams run until March 11 and 12th until April 10, 2026. A new two-attempt system for Class 10 is introduced for 2026.
Details for CBSE Board Exams 2026:
• Start Date: February 17, 2026.
• End Date: April 10, 2026.
• Revised Schedule: Exams previously set for March 3, 2026, are postponed to March 11 (Class 10) and April 10 (Class 12).
• Practical Exams: January 1 – February 14, 2026.
• Admit Card: Released by CBSE and accessible via school, with private candidate cards available at cbseit.in.
• Exam Timing: Generally 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Class 10 Exam:
• Major changes in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology sections) and Social Science patterns.
• A second, optional attempt is available in May 2026 for improvement.
Class 12 Exam:
• Final exams conclude on April 10, 2026.
• Subjects like Chemistry (March 2), Legal Studies (March 3), and Mathematics (March 9) are scheduled early in the session.
Students should download the final date sheet from the official CBSE website to check specific subject dates.