CBSE Board Exams for Class 10, 12 from February 17

KOCHI: CBSE published the date sheet for Class 10 and 12 board exams. The Class 10 exams will begin on February 17 and end on March 9, 2026. The Class 12 exams will begin on February 17 and end on April 9. All exams will be held in a single shift, starting at 10.30 am. For details, visit cbse.gov.in.

There will be no more separate supplementary exams. As part of the National Education Policy, the Class 10 exam will be conducted twice. Students can appear in the second exam for improvement in any three subjects, including Science, Mathematics, Social Science and Language. Students who could not write three or more subjects in the first exam can appear for the second exam. The higher marks obtained in whichever exam will be taken into account. CBSE informed that the exam dates are tentative with the possibility of changes.

First phase exam

February 17 to March 6

Second phase exam

May 15 to June 1