CBSE Class 10 2026 date sheet: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the final date sheet for Class 10 board examinations 2026. The exams will begin on February 17, 2026, and conclude on March 10, 2026, for the first phase. Examination timings are scheduled from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM for general theory papers, with durations ranging from 2 to 3 hours depending on the subject.The tentative date sheet, released on September 24, 2025, had already set the main exam window from February 17. In the final schedule, the start date for core subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and languages remains unchanged, providing continuity for students’ preparation.CBSE date sheet 2026: Class 10, 12 final Board exam schedule released; set to begin on February 17Revisions for additional and minor subjectsSome minor or additional subjects have been rescheduled based on feedback regarding short gaps between papers. For instance, the Home Science paper has been moved from February 26 to February 18, 2026, while the French paper now falls on March 10, 2026. These adjustments allow better preparation time and spacing between exams for students.
CBSE Class 10 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; Foundation Skill for Sciences; Design Thinking & Innovation |
| 27 Feb 2026 |
Friday |
Computer Applications; Information Technology; 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 |
CBSE 10th board exams 2026 scheduleCBSE Class 10 2026 date sheet: Key highlights at a glance
| 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 |
To be conducted by schools prior to theory exams (January–February 2026) |
| Official Website |
cbse.gov.in |
CBSE Class 12 Board exam 2026 date sheet released: Check complete timetable hereThe final date sheet for CBSE Class 10 2026 ensures proper spacing between papers while maintaining the originally planned schedule for core subjects. Students are advised to follow this timetable closely to plan their preparation effectively.
