The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially released the comprehensive datesheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2027 on Thursday, 6 November 2026.
According to the notification, both sets of board examinations will commence on 16 February 2027, with paper sessions starting at 10:30 AM IST daily.
The early release gives students a 101-day preparation window before the exams begin. Over 26.5 lakh students have registered for the CBSE Class 10 examinations across 83 subjects, while more than 19.8 lakh students are enrolled for the Class 12 board examinations across 121 subjects.
CBSE Class 10 Datesheet 2027: Major Subject Timetable
The Class 10 examinations will run from 16 February to 8 March 2027. Painting will take place on opening day, followed by core academic papers:
|
Subject |
Exam Date |
Day |
|---|---|---|
|
Painting |
16 February 2027 |
Tuesday |
|
Mathematics (Basic & Standard) |
17 February 2027 |
Wednesday |
|
Science |
22 February 2027 |
Monday |
|
English (Communicative & Lang/Lit) |
27 February 2027 |
Saturday |
|
Hindi (Course A & B) |
2 March 2027 |
Tuesday |
|
Social Science |
8 March 2027 |
Monday |
CBSE Class 12 Datesheet 2027: Key Stream Timetable
The Class 12 examinations will span from 16 February to 1 April 2027, covering Science, Commerce, and Arts streams:
|
Subject |
Exam Date |
Day |
|---|---|---|
|
Physics |
16 February 2027 |
Tuesday |
|
Accountancy |
23 February 2027 |
Tuesday |
|
Chemistry |
27 February 2027 |
Saturday |
|
English (Core & Elective) |
5 March 2027 |
Friday |
|
Mathematics & Applied Maths |
9 March 2027 |
Tuesday |
|
Economics |
16 March 2027 |
Tuesday |
|
Political Science |
19 March 2027 |
Friday |
|
Biology |
25 March 2027 |
Thursday |
|
Business Studies & Admin |
1 April 2027 |
Thursday |
Behind the November Release Date
The release on 6 November follows the completion of the List of Candidates (LOC) submissions by affiliated schools. By mapping over 40,000 subject combinations, the Board avoided scheduling clashes, aligned exam gaps with major national competitive entrance tests, and ensured evaluation schedules do not disrupt non-board academic sessions.
Students can download the official PDF schedule directly from the board portal at cbse.gov.in.
