CBSE Releases Final Datesheet for Class 10 Board Exams 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the final Class 10 board exam timetable for 2026, bringing clarity and relief to lakhs of students across the country. According to the schedule, the Class 10 board exams will begin on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, and continue till Tuesday, 10 March 2026. The exams will be conducted in a single shift from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, except for certain skill-based papers that will conclude by 12:30 PM.
The Mathematics (Standard/Basic) paper will open the examination schedule, followed by Home Science, and Skill Education subjects such as Marketing, Data Science, and Multi-Media. The core subjects — English, Science, Social Science, and Hindi — have been strategically placed with adequate gaps to allow students ample preparation time.
Below is a summary of the key subject-wise exam dates for Class 10 CBSE students:
- February 17, 2026: Mathematics (Standard/Basic)
- February 18, 2026: Home Science
- February 20, 2026: Vocational and Skill Subjects — Beauty & Wellness, Data Science, Marketing, Physical Activity Trainer, etc.
- February 21, 2026: English (Language & Literature / Communicative)
- February 25, 2026: Science
- March 2, 2026: Hindi (Course A and B)
- March 7, 2026: Social Science
- March 10, 2026: French and other language papers
The detailed schedule also covers a wide range of regional and foreign languages, including Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, Japanese, Russian, Nepali, Tibetan, Sanskrit, and several others, reflecting CBSE’s linguistic inclusivity across India.
Important Highlights for Students:
- Most major papers like Science, Mathematics, English, Hindi, and Social Science are spaced out to ensure minimal stress and sufficient revision time.
- Practical examinations for internal subjects and skill modules will be conducted by respective schools prior to the written exams, as per CBSE’s issued circular.
- The Board has also instructed schools to ensure timely submission of internal assessment marks to avoid delays in result processing.
Exam Duration and Instructions
All major theory papers will be of three hours’ duration, beginning at 10:30 AM sharp. Students are advised to report to their examination centers at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. The question papers will be distributed at 10:15 AM, giving candidates 15 minutes for reading and comprehension before writing begins.
How to Download the Official Datesheet
Students can access and download the official CBSE Class 10 2026 datesheet by visiting the Board’s official website at cbse.gov.in. The PDF includes exam dates, subject codes, and other important guidelines related to answer booklets, permitted materials, and reporting instructions.
CBSE Advisory
CBSE has urged students to strictly adhere to the timetable, carry their admit cards, and follow all examination-day protocols. It has also warned against misinformation on social media, emphasizing that only the official website will host authentic updates.
The release of the 2026 exam schedule marks the beginning of the final phase of preparation for students nationwide, as schools and coaching institutions gear up to help students perform their best in the upcoming board exams.
