CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026: CBSE has released the final schedule… Read More
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the final date sheet for the Class 10 Board Exams 2026. According to the official announcement, the exams will begin on February 17, 2026, and conclude on March 10, 2026.
The examination timings for all general theory papers will be from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with durations ranging from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the subject. The schedule gives students sufficient clarity to plan and structure their final preparations effectively.
CBSE Class 10 2026 Date Sheet: Key details
| Event / Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Academic Session | 2025–26 |
| Exam Name | CBSE Class 10 Board Examination 2026 |
| Date Sheet Release Date | October 30, 2025 |
| First Exam Date | February 17, 2026 |
| Last Exam Date (Phase 1) | March 10, 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Exam Duration | 2 to 3 hours |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper Mode) |
| Type of Questions | Objective, Short Answer, Long Answer, Case-Based Questions |
| Subjects Covered | All major and minor subjects, including vocational and additional papers |
| Practical/Internal Assessments | Conducted by schools before theory exams (January–February 2026) |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
The tentative timetable released on September 24, 2025, had already suggested that the exam window would open on February 17, 2026. The final schedule confirms that this date remains unchanged, ensuring students experience no disruption in their study plans.
Core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Languages will follow the same timeline as previously announced, maintaining consistency between the tentative and final calendars.
The CBSE has made minor adjustments to address feedback from schools and students regarding shorter gaps between certain papers.
- The Home Science paper has been advanced from February 26 to February 18, 2026.
- The French paper has been shifted to March 10, 2026.
These revisions aim to provide more preparation time and reduce back-to-back scheduling pressure for students taking additional subjects.
CBSE advises all students to download the official date sheet from the board’s website, cbse.gov.in, and keep a printed copy for reference. Students are encouraged to use the updated schedule to organize their revision strategies and ensure adequate rest between exams.
CBSE 10TH Class Exam Timetable 2026
| Date | Day | Subject(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Mathematics (Standard & Basic) |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Home Science |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Friday | Beauty & Wellness; Marketing & Sales; Multi Skill Foundation; Physical Activity Trainer; Data Science |
| 21 Feb 2026 | Saturday | English (Communicative); English (Language & Literature) |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Monday | Urdu Course–A; Punjabi; Bengali; Tamil; Marathi; Gujarati; Manipuri; Telugu (Telangana) |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Elements of Business; Urdu Course–B |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Science (General) |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Thursday | Retail; Security; Automotive; Introduction to Financial Markets; Tourism; Agriculture; Food Production; Front Office Operations; Banking & Insurance; Health Care; Apparel; Electronics & Hardware; Design Thinking & Innovation |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Friday | Computer Applications; Information Technology; Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Arabic; Sanskrit (Communicative); Rai; Gurung; Tamang; Shepa |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Monday | Hindi Course–A; Hindi Course–B |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Tibetan; German; National Cadet Corps; Bhoti; Limboo; Lepcha; Carnatic Music (Vocal) |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Sindhi; Malayalam; Odia; Kannada |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Friday | Painting |
| 7 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Social Science |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Monday | Telugu; Russian; Limboo; Lepcha; Nepali |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | French |
