Board Exams 2026: Your Easy Guide to Dates and Official Links!
Updates (1)
CBSE 10th and 12th Datesheet
CBSE Tentative Date Sheet for Board Exams 2026
ATTENTION: These date sheets are TENTATIVE. The final date sheets will be issued later. The entire examination period is from 17th February 2026 to 15th July 2026.
Secondary School Examination (Class X) - Tentative Schedule
| Day, Date, and Time | Subject Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | MATHEMATICS STANDARD / MATHEMATICS BASIC |
| Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM) | Vocational Subjects (e.g., Retail, Security, Automotive, Data Science, etc.) |
| Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE) / ENGLISH (LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE) |
| Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | Major Regional Languages (e.g., Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati) |
| Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | SCIENCE |
| Friday, Feb 27, 2025 (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM) | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE |
| Monday, Mar 2, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | HINDI COURSE-A / HINDI COURSE-B |
| Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | SOCIAL SCIENCE |
| Monday, Mar 9, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | Music/Foreign Languages (e.g., Russian, Persian, Carnatic Music) |
Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) - Tentative Schedule
| Day, Date, and Time | Subject Name(s) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | BIOTECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
| Friday, Feb 20, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | PHYSICS |
| Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | BUSINESS STUDIES, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
| Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | GEOGRAPHY |
| Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | CHEMISTRY |
| Monday, Mar 9, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | MATHEMATICS, APPLIED MATHEMATICS |
| Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | ENGLISH ELECTIVE / ENGLISH CORE |
| Monday, Mar 16, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | HINDI ELECTIVE / HINDI CORE |
| Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM) | Major Regional Languages (e.g., Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali) |
Nov 11, 2025• by Harvey Singh
Board Exams 2026: Your Easy Guide to Dates and Official Links! 🚀
Hello students! We know you're working hard, and the good news is that the official dates for the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams in 2026 are out! This is your key to starting your best study plan right now.
Here is a simple breakdown of when your exams will happen and exactly where to find the official documents.
📅 Your Exam Dates in a Nutshell (Quick Check)
This table shows the main dates for the biggest boards across India. Make sure to find your board and circle your dates!
| Board | Class | Exam Dates 2026 | Find Your Official PDF / Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBSE | 10th & 12th | Starting around February 17 | cbse.nic.in |
| West Bengal | 10th / 12th | Feb 2–12 / Feb 12–27 | wbbse.wb.gov.in & wbchse.nic.in |
| Maharashtra | 10th / 12th | Feb 20–Mar 18 / Feb 10–Mar 11 | mahahsscboard.in |
| UP Board | 10th & 12th | Feb 18 to Mar 12 | upmsp.edu.in |
| Tamil Nadu | 12th / 10th | Mar 2–26 / Mar 11–Apr 6 | dge.tn.gov.in |
| Karnataka | 10th | Mar 18–Apr 2 | kseab.karnataka.gov.in |
| Goa | 12th | Feb 10–27 | gbshse.gov.in |
| JKBOSE | 10th / 12th | Nov 2025 (Winter Session) | jkbose.nic.in |
| NIOS | 10th & 12th | Oct–Nov 2025 (Open Schooling) | nios.ac.in |
| GSEB | 10th & 12th | Feb 26–Mar 16 | gseb.org |
| MP Board | 10th / 12th | Feb 11–Mar 2 / Feb 7–Mar 5 | mpbse.nic.in |
| MBOSE | 10th / 12th | Jan 30–Feb 11 / Feb 18–Mar 13 | mbose.in |
| Kerala | 10th / 12th | Mar 5–30 / Mar 6–28 | keralapareekshabhavan.in & dhsekerala.gov.in |
📝 How to Get the Official Date Sheet PDF
You must check the official notice! Follow these simple steps to download the real PDF from your board:
- Go to your board’s official website using the link from the table above.
- Look for a section called "Latest News," "Notifications," or "Circulars."
- Click on the link that says "Exam Schedule," "Date Sheet," or "Time Table" for your class (Class 10 or 12).
- **Download the PDF and save it.** This is your official document!
Remember: Always trust the website link in the table. Never rely on messages or images you see on social media unless you check the official website first!
⭐ Key Things to Know for 2026
- CBSE is Super Fast: CBSE has released the full date sheet very early (over 100 days early!) so you have maximum time to plan. They are also trying out two exam phases for Class 10.
- No Overlap: Big boards like Maharashtra, UP, and West Bengal have planned the dates carefully so that exams for common subjects don't clash (happen on the same day).
- Early Exams: Boards like JKBOSE and NIOS have their exams earlier, mainly in the Oct-Nov 2025 period for certain streams.
✅ Smart Tips to Prepare for Exams
- Make a Study Plan: As soon as you download the official date sheet, start planning your study timetable. Give more time to tougher subjects.
- Use Board Materials: The best practice comes from official sources. Use the official sample papers and previous year's papers from your board's website.
- Admit Card Time: Your admit card will usually be released 3–4 weeks before the exams start. Make a note to check for it around that time.
- Stay Alert: Always keep an eye on the official notification bar of your board for any last-minute changes or important news.