CBSE Date Sheet 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official datesheet for the 2026 Class 10th and 12th board exams. This is a major update for millions of students awaiting the exams. Students can now download the complete datesheet for their class by visiting the official website, cbse.gov.in.
According to the latest CBSE notification, exams for both Class 10th and 12th will begin on February 17, 2026. The Class 10th board exams will conclude on March 9, 2026, while the Class 12th final exam will be held on April 9, 2026. Exams for both classes will be held daily from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Class 10th Exams
CBSE has announced the datesheet for the Main Board as well as the Second Board Exams for 10th-grade students.
First Exam: Mathematics (Mathematics Standard/Basic)
Final Exam (March 9, 2026): Telugu, Arabic, Persian, Nepali, Russian, Carnatic Music, Hindustani Music, etc.
Second Board Exam: Will begin on May 15, 2026, and end on June 1, 2026.
It is important to note that students have been given ample time (approximately over two months) to prepare between the 10th Main Exam and the Second Exam.
Class 12th Exams
The Class 12th board exams will begin on February 17, 2026, and will continue until April 9, 2026.
First Exam: Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (English/Hindi)
Final Exam (April 9, 2026): Sanskrit Core, Multimedia, and Data Science.
How to Download the Datesheet
To download the CBSE Board Datesheet 2026, students must follow these steps:
First, visit the official website, http://cbse.gov.in.
Go to the Latest @ CBSE section on the homepage.
Click on the Datesheet link here.
Select the Class 10th or 12th timetable.
The Datesheet will open on your screen.
Download the Datesheet and print it for exam preparation.