You’ve had been looking forward to the last word on your examinations, and it’s finally now available. The CBSE has published the revised and official schedule for the Class 10 and Board exams for Class 12 in 2026. Each subject is timetable mapped to precise times from the 17th of February through April 10. The update corrects a few issues, such as shifts of one Class 10 exam in March from 3 March to 11 March, and prolonging the end of class 12 in April 10 which gives you ample time to revise.
Don’t waste time chasing reports – now you can download the PDF at cbse.gov.in and then pin it to your board. With tests in a one morning shift from 10:30 am until at 1:30 pm, you’re familiar with the routine of your day. This schedule isn’t just about dates. It’s your guide to achieve high marks as well as balance subjects and get into college without stress. Get the details here and start planning now.
CBSE Board Exam 2026: Key Highlights
| Phase / Event | Key Dates & Timings |
| Class 10 Board Exams | 17 Feb – 11 Mar 2026 |
| Class 12 Board Exams | 17 Feb – 10 Apr 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Reading Time | 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
| Vocational Papers | Mostly end around 12:30 p.m. |
| Improvement Exams (Phase 2) | 15 May – 1 June 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.cbse.gov.in/ |
CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 (Complete Schedule)
You’ll need to know the exact dates of your subject for Class 10 in order to create your study schedule. The CBSE’s final schedule is a mix of the core subjects of Maths, Science, Social Science with clever gaps. Here’s the entire schedule Print it out.
- 17 Feb 2026 (Tuesday): Mathematics Standard Basic Mathematics Basic
- 18-Feb-2026 (Wednesday): Home Science
- 20 February 2026 (Friday): Beauty and Wellness
- 21-Feb-2026 (Saturday): English
- 23-Feb-2026 (Monday): Urdu Course A
- 24 February 2026 (Tuesday): Elements of Business
- 25-Feb-2026 (Wednesday): Science
- 26 February 2026 (Thursday): Security
- 27 Feb 2026 (Friday): Computer Applications
- 28-Feb-2026 (Saturday): Arabic
- 2-Mar-2026 (Monday): Hindi (Course A)
- 5-Mar-2026 (Thursday): Sindhi
- 6 Mar 2026 (Friday): Painting
- 7 Mar 2026 (Saturday): Social Science
- 9 March 2026 (Monday): Telugu
- 10 Mar 2026 (Tuesday): French, Tibetan
- 11-Mar-2026 (Wednesday): Revised date for earlier March 3 paper (specific subject like vocational/rescheduled)
This arrangement allows you to take weekends off and also gaps such as following Science (25 February) prior to Security. You can thoroughly revise maths before the 17th of February. You can then take on Science in the middle of the window. Hindi as well as Social Science will be added later, making them perfect for working on memory. Take note of the vocational subjects like Beauty Security, Computer, and Beauty out because they increase the overall percentage. The first phase of Phase 1 is due to end on March 11, focus on the first phase. Phase 2 (May 15-June 1) is strictly for improvement.
How Do You Use Class 10 Timetable Can Help Your Prep
Being able to see dates locked in alters everything. Begin with subjects that are high-impact beginning with maths. Maths from day one demands early mastery. You must solve 50 challenges daily starting today. Science on February 25 requires diagrams to practice gaps after English. Social Science on 7 Mar is a good time to map and schedules during the week prior to. Languages like Hindi (2 Mar), English (21 Feb) need essay practice weekly. Vocations are a common practice on Saturdays, and easy scoring when you review notes. The gaps in Feb 19,22 let you practice full papers. This timetable is balanced – not back-to-back of cores. The syllabus is revised once at the end of January, then the second round is Feb., and mocks in March. The results are expected in April. Plan for college applications in parallel.
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 (All Streams)
The Class 12 timetable covers all streams: Science, Commerce, and Arts With more than 50 subjects covered. CBSE updated to avoid conflicts, and extended until April 10. Here’s every date you need to know about.
- 17 February 2026 (Tue): Biotechnology; Entrepreneurship Shorthand (English/Hindi)
- 18 Feb 2026 (Wed): Physical Education
- 19 Feb 2026 (Thu): Engineering Graphics; Bharatanatyam; Kuchipudi; Odissi; Manipuri; Kathakali; Horticulture Cost Accounting
- 20 Feb-2026 (Fri): Physics
- 21-Feb-2026 (Sat): Automotive, Fashion Studies
- 23 February 2026 (Mon): Mass Media Studies, Design Thinking & Innovation
- 24 February 2026 (Tue): Accountancy
- 25 February 2026 (Wed): Beauty & Wellness Typeography and Computer Application
- 26 February 2026 (Thu): Geography
- 27 Feb 2026 (Fri): Painting Graphics; Sculpture; The Applied Art
- 28-Feb-2026 (Sat): Chemistry
- 02-Mar-2026 (Mon): Urdu Elective/Core; Sanskrit Elective; Carnatic Music; Kathak; Front Office; Insurance; Geospatial; Electrical Technology
- 05-Mar-2026 (Thu): Psychology
- 06-Mar-2026 (Fri): Punjabi; Bengali; Tamil; Telugu; Sindhi; Marathi; Gujarati; Manipuri; Malayalam; Odia; Assamese; Kannada; Arabic; Tibetan; German; Russian; Persian; Nepali; Limboo; Lepcha; Telugu (Telangana); Bodo; Tangkhul; Japanese; Bhutia; Spanish; Kashmiri; Mizo
- 07-Mar-2026 (Sat): Yoga, Electronics & Hardware
- 9 Mar 2026 (Mon): Mathematics and Application Mathematics
- 10 Mar 2026 (Tue): Food Production; Office Procedures Library & Information Science; Early Childhood Care
- 11 Mar 2026 (Wed): Hindustani Music Mel/Per Ins Healthcare; Design
- 12 Mar 2026 (Thu): English elective/Core
- 13-Mar-2026 (Fri): Tourism; Air-conditioning & Refrigeration
- 14 Mar 2026 (Sat): Home Science
- 16-Mar-2026 (Mon): Hindi Elective/Core
- 17 Mar 2026 (Tue): Hindustani Music Vocal
- 18 March 2026 (Wed): Economics
- 19 Mar 2026 (Thu): Physical Activity Trainer
- 20 Mar 2026 (Fri): Marketing
- 23 Mar 2026 (Mon): Political Science
- 24-Mar-2026 (Tue): Retail, Artificial Intelligence
- 25 Mar 2026 (Wed): Informatics Practices; Computer Science; Information Technology
- 27 Mar 2026 (Fri): Biology
- 28 March 2026 (Sat): Business Studies and Business Administration
- 30 Mar 2026 (Mon): History
- 01-04-2026 (Wed): Financial Market Management; Medical Diagnostics; Agriculture and Salesmanship
- 02-Apr-2026 (Thu): National Cadet Corps (NCC); Food Nutrition & Dietetics
- 04-Apr-2026 (Sat): Sociology
- 06-Apr-2026 (Mon): Knowledge Tradition and Practices from India; Bhoti; Kokborok; Banking; Electronics Technology
- 07-Apr-2026 (Tue): Web Application
- 08-Apr-2026 (Wed): Sanskrit Core, French, Taxation
- 9-Apr-2026 (Thu): Multi-Media, Textile Design Data Science
- 10 April 2026 (Fri): Legal Studies
Science stream? Physics (20 February), Chemistry (28 Feb) maths (9 March), Biology (27 Mar) There are gaps in formulas and reactions. Commerce? Accounting (24 February) Business Studies (28 March) Economy (18 March). Arts? Geography (26 February), Pol Sci (23 Mar) and the History (30 Mar) Sociology (4 April). Languages cluster in mid-Mar. Vocations across. A longer window indicates a steady pace.
Science Stream Breakdown
Students in Science are required to take Physics first (20 February Post-vocational), Chemistry weekend (28 February) Maths, early Mar (9) Biology in late (27). Prep physics derivations Feb start, chem numericals post-Physics gap, bio diagrams Mar. English (12 mar) is a good way to split cores.
Commerce Stream Breakdown
Accounting starts early (24 February) Journals for practice are available now. Economics (18 March), Business Studies (28 March) are in a month-long gap. case studies are essential. Maths, if you take it (9 Mar) works well.
Breakdown of the Arts/Humanities stream
Geography (26 Feb), Psychology (5 Mar), English (12 Mar), Hindi (16 Mar), Pol Sci (23 Mar), History (30 Mar), Sociology (4 Apr). Subjects with memory later – update timelines and maps over time.
CBSE Timings & Exam Rules 2026
All between 10:30 and 1:30 pm. Questions to be answered between 10:15 and 10:30. Arrive 30 minutes early. Admit card, ID must. No electronics. Vocationals will end at 12:12 pm. Be sure to follow the rules strictly to avoid a zero mark.
Download & Verify Tips
Go cbse.gov.in > Academics > Date Sheet. PDF contains everything. Cross-check Shiksha, Vedantu. Ignore unofficial images. Update when revised.
Prep Strategy for Exam
Feb heavy cores/vocational daily mocks. Mar languages/econs – writing practice. Apr arts/legal – essays. The gaps in the essay are due to weak topics. Monitor progress every week.
This comprehensive CBSE Class 10 and 12 time table 2026 are your guideline – Feb 17 starts, Mar/Apr closes subject areas are well-spaced. Plan gaps, pin it and revise it constantly. You’ve got dates, now you can take charge of your score. Download the official PDF today and transform your plan into a success.
FAQ’s
Where can I download the full CBSE Time Table 2026?
cbse.gov.in as well as cbse.nic.in under Date Sheet PDFs for free. There is a Shiksha/Vedantu hosting site too.
Class 10 end date after revision?
11 March 2026. Rescheduled paper to be published on 3 Mar.
Are Class 12 exam timings the same for all subjects?
Yes, from 10:30 to 1:30 pm most of the time with reading prior to 15 mins.