CBSE Releases Tentative Date Sheet for Class 10th and 12th Board Exams 2026: Complete Information Here
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the tentative date sheet for Class 10th and 12th board examinations. According to CBSE’s official notification, the Class 10th and 12th board examinations will be conducted from February 17, 2026, to July 15, 2026.
4.5 Million Students to Appear in CBSE Board Exams 2026
According to the board, approximately 4.5 million students will participate in the 2026 examinations. These examinations will be conducted for 204 subjects at examination centers in India and 26 foreign countries.
The board has also clarified that this is a tentative date sheet. The final date sheet for Class 10th and 12th board examinations will be released after students receive their final admit cards.
CBSE Board Exam Schedule: February to July 2026
CBSE has released the tentative date sheet for Class 10th and 12th board examinations. The following examinations will be conducted by CBSE between February 17 and July 15:
- Class 10th and 12th Main Examinations
- Sports Students Examinations (Class 12th)
- Second Board Examinations (Class 10th)
- Supplementary Examinations (Class 12th)
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Answer Sheet Evaluation Timeline
According to CBSE’s official notification, the evaluation of answer sheets will begin 10 days after each examination. Additionally, a target of 12 days has been set for the evaluation of each subject. For example, if the 12th Physics paper is conducted on February 20, the evaluation of this paper will begin on March 3, 2026, and this process will continue until March 15.
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CBSE FAQ Section
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When will CBSE Class 10th and 12th board exams 2026 be conducted? | CBSE Class 10th and 12th board exams 2026 will be conducted from February 17, 2026, to July 15, 2026. |
| How many students will appear for CBSE board exams 2026? | Approximately 4.5 million students will appear for CBSE board exams 2026. |
| Is this the final CBSE date sheet for 2026? | No, this is a tentative date sheet. The final date sheet will be released after students receive their admit cards. |
| In how many subjects will CBSE board exams 2026 be conducted? | CBSE board exams 2026 will be conducted for 204 subjects. |
| Where will CBSE board exams 2026 be held? | CBSE board exams 2026 will be held at examination centers in India and 26 foreign countries. |
| When will CBSE answer sheet evaluation begin? | Answer sheet evaluation will begin 10 days after each examination, with 12 days allocated for each subject’s evaluation. |
| What types of CBSE exams will be conducted in 2026? | Main exams for Class 10th and 12th, sports students exams (Class 12th), second board exams (Class 10th), and supplementary exams (Class 12th). |
| How long will the CBSE board exam season last in 2026? | The CBSE board exam season will last approximately 5 months, from February to July 2026. |
