CBSE Board Exam Date Sheet 2027: Class 10th & 12th Schedule, Timetable & Practical Dates

Conducting Authority:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Shiksha Kendra, 2 Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi – 110092

Short Information:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the annual secondary and senior secondary examinations for affiliated schools across India and abroad. For the 2026–2027 academic session, CBSE theory examinations for Class 10 and Class 12 are scheduled to commence from 15 February 2027. Regular practical examinations and project assessments across affiliated institutions will begin from January 2027, whereas winter-bound schools will conduct assessments in November–December 2026. The official subject-wise PDF timetable will be released on cbse.gov.in.

• List of Candidates (LOC) Submission & Verification: Completed by Schools
• Practical Examinations for Winter-Bound Schools: November – December 2026
• Practical Examinations & Internal Assessments (Regular Schools): 01 January 2027 onwards
• Official Date Sheet PDF Circular Release: Late November / December 2026
• CBSE Board Admit Card / Roll Number Slips: First Week of February 2027
• Class 10 Theory Board Exams: 15 February 2027 – Mid-March 2027
• Class 12 Theory Board Exams: 15 February 2027 – Early April 2027
• Class 10 Phase 2 / Improvement Examination Window: May 2027
• Declaration of Board Examination Results: May 2027

CBSE conducts theory examinations in a morning shift nationwide to ensure standardized administration across all exam centres:

• Standard Theory Shift: 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM (IST) for 3-hour subjects.
• Vocational / Skill Subjects: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (IST) for 2-hour papers.
• Entry Cut-Off: Candidates must reach the examination centre before 10:00 AM. Gates strictly close at 10:00 AM.
• Question Paper Reading Time: From 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM (15 minutes allotted strictly for reading questions before writing).

• Competency-Based Focus: A minimum of 50% questions in Class 10 and Class 12 papers comprise competency-focused questions (multiple-choice questions, case-based questions, source-integrated problem questions).
• Constructed Response Questions: Short-answer and long-answer questions constitute 30% to 40% of the overall paper weightage.
• Passing Marks Requirement: In Class 10, candidates must obtain minimum 33% marks overall (theory plus practical combined). In Class 12, students must secure minimum 33% marks separately in theory and 33% marks in practical / internal assessment.

1. Open your browser and visit the official website: cbse.gov.in.
2. Select the Main Website or Pariksha Sangam portal link from the homepage.
3. Under the “Latest @ CBSE” circular announcements section, look for Date Sheet for Board Examination 2027 (Class X & XII).
4. Click on the respective link to open the official timetable PDF.
5. Review your subject codes, examination dates, and shift timings carefully.
6. Download and print the timetable for systematic study planning and revision tracking.

Q1: What is the start date for CBSE Board Exams 2027?
Ans: The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board theory examinations will commence from 15 February 2027.

Q2: When will CBSE release the complete Date Sheet 2027 PDF?
Ans: CBSE typically releases the complete subject-wise Date Sheet PDF circular in late November or December 2026 on cbse.gov.in.

Q3: When will CBSE practical exams be conducted for regular schools?
Ans: Practical exams and internal assessments for regular affiliated schools start from 01 January 2027.

Q4: What are the daily exam shift timings for CBSE board exams?
Ans: The theory papers are held from 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM IST, with 15 minutes of question paper reading time from 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM.

Q5: What are the minimum qualifying marks in CBSE Class 10 and 12?
Ans: In Class 10, candidates must score at least 33% marks overall (theory plus practical combined). In Class 12, candidates must secure at least 33% marks separately in theory and practicals.