CBSE Board Exams 2027: Class 10 and 12 Examinations to Begin on February 16

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the examination schedule for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations for the 2026-27 academic session. According to the timetable, examinations for both classes will commence on February 16, 2027.

The board released the date sheet on November 6, 2026, providing students with 101 days to prepare before the examinations begin. The detailed subject-wise schedule is available through the official CBSE website.As per the announced timetable, Class 10 examinations will conclude on March 9, 2027, while Class 12 examinations will continue until April 9, 2027.All examinations are scheduled to begin at 10:30 am, although the duration will differ depending on the subject.

CBSE Board Exam 2027: Important Dates

Students preparing for the upcoming board examinations can refer to the following schedule:

CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2027: Examination Schedule

The Class 10 board examinations will begin with the Painting paper on February 16, 2027. Mathematics Standard and Mathematics Basic examinations are scheduled for February 17.Other important subjects, including Science, English and Social Science, will be conducted on separate dates during February and March.

The Class 10 examination schedule will conclude on March 9, 2027. Students should refer to the official date sheet for the complete subject-wise timetable, examination codes and timings.

CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2027: Examination Schedule

For Class 12 students, the Physics examination will mark the beginning of the board examination schedule on February 16, 2027.Physical Education is scheduled for February 18, followed by Accountancy on February 23 and Chemistry on February 27. The timetable also includes examinations for Humanities, Commerce, Science, vocational and skill-based subjects.

The Class 12 board examinations will continue until April 9, 2027. Students should check the complete timetable to confirm the dates of their respective subjects.

CBSE Considers More Than 40,000 Subject Combinations

While preparing the examination timetable, CBSE considered more than 40,000 subject combinations to minimise the possibility of students having examinations in two opted subjects on the same day.

The board also considered the tentative schedules of major entrance examinations while preparing the Class 12 timetable. This was intended to help students manage their board examination preparation alongside entrance test commitments.CBSE has also tried to provide sufficient gaps between examinations of subjects commonly selected together by students.

CBSE Practical Exams 2027: Check Schedule

Earlier, the board announced the schedule for practical examinations, project assessments and internal assessments for the 2026-27 academic session.For most affiliated schools across India and abroad, these assessments are scheduled from January 1 to February 13, 2027.However, practical examinations in winter-bound schools will be conducted earlier, from November 9 to December 19, 2026.

Where to Download CBSE Date Sheet 2027?

Students can access the official Class 10 and Class 12 board examination timetable through the CBSE website.

To download the date sheet, students can follow these steps:

• Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
• Open the examination-related notifications or latest updates section.
• Look for the Class 10 and Class 12 Board Examination 2027 date sheet.
• Select the relevant PDF link.
• Download and save the timetable for future reference.

Students are advised to check the official timetable carefully and regularly visit the CBSE website for any subsequent notifications or changes.