CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exam Date Sheet 2027
CBSE — Central Board of Secondary Education
CBSE has released the Class 10 and Class 12 board examination date sheets for 2027. Theory examinations for both classes begin on 16 February 2027; Class 10 ends on 9 March 2027 and Class 12 ends on 9 April 2027. All papers start at 10:30 AM, and the schedule has been released 101 days before the examinations begin.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the date sheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2027 on 6 November 2026. As per the official notice, the theory examinations for both classes will begin on 16 February 2027 (Tuesday). The Class 10 examinations will run from 16 February to 9 March 2027, while the Class 12 examinations will conclude on 9 April 2027. All examination sessions will start at 10:30 AM. The board has released the schedule 101 days before the examinations begin, giving students, parents and schools time to plan.
More than 46 lakh students will appear in the 2027 board examinations. Class 10 students will appear in 83 subjects and Class 12 students in 121 subjects. The date sheets have been prepared on the basis of the List of Candidates submitted by schools, so that no student faces two papers on the same day. The practical examinations, project assessments and internal assessments for the 2026-27 session will be held from 1 January to 13 February 2027 in India and abroad, and from 9 November to 19 December 2026 in winter-bound schools.
Students can download the subject-wise date sheet PDFs for Class 10 and Class 12 from the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in, under the ‘Latest @ CBSE’ section. Sample question papers with marking schemes for the 2026-27 session are available on the academic portal, cbseacademic.nic.in. Candidates should check only the official PDF for their subject-wise dates and keep a printout for the examination days.
📝 Key Points
Exams begin 16 February 2027
Theory examinations for both Class 10 and Class 12 start on Tuesday, 16 February 2027; every paper begins at 10:30 AM.
Class 10 ends 9 March, Class 12 ends 9 April
Class 10 board exams run 16 February–9 March 2027 across 83 subjects; Class 12 exams run 16 February–9 April 2027 across 121 subjects.
Practical exams 1 January–13 February 2027
Practical examinations, project assessments and internal assessments for 2026-27 will be held from 1 January to 13 February 2027 (9 November–19 December 2026 in winter-bound schools).
Over 46 lakh students
More than 46 lakh students are registered for the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board examinations 2027.
Date sheets released 101 days early
CBSE released the final date sheets 101 days before the first paper, based on the List of Candidates data submitted by schools.
👤 Who Is Affected?
More than 46 lakh Class 10 and Class 12 students of CBSE-affiliated schools in India and abroad — Class 10 in 83 subjects and Class 12 in 121 subjects.
✅ What Candidates Must Do
Download the subject-wise date sheet PDF for your class from cbse.gov.in, note your paper dates and timings, and plan revision accordingly. Practical examinations and internal assessment run from 1 January to 13 February 2027 — confirm your school’s practical schedule.
- Read the official notice carefully on the CBSE website.
- Check whether the change applies to your application / exam / result.
- Complete the required action before the deadline 09 April 2027.
- Keep a printout / screenshot of the confirmation for future reference.
📅 Important Dates
- Notice Date06 November 2026
- Effective Date16 February 2027
- Action Deadline09 April 2027
- Exam / Event Date16 February 2027 – 09 April 2027
🔗 Important Links
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