CBSE Board Exams 2027: Class 10 And 12 Exams To Begin On February 16, Date Sheets Released

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the 2027 Class 10 and Class 12 board examination date sheets, with examinations scheduled to begin on February 16, 2027, across affiliated schools in India and abroad.

The board announced the timetable on November 6, giving students an official schedule to plan their final examination preparations. Class 10 examinations will continue until March 9, while Class 12 examinations will conclude on April 9, 2027.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2027: Important Dates

According to the released timetable, the Class 10 board examinations will begin with Painting on February 16. Mathematics Standard and Mathematics Basic examinations are scheduled for February 17.

Science will be held on February 22, followed by Computer Applications, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence on February 24.

The English examinations, covering Communicative and Language and Literature papers, are scheduled for February 26. Students will appear for Hindi Course-A and Hindi Course-B on March 3.

Social Science, one of the major papers for Class 10 students, is scheduled for March 8. The examination cycle will conclude on March 9 with subjects including German, NCC, Spanish, Japanese and Book Keeping and Accountancy.

CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027: Key Dates

The Class 12 board examinations will also commence on February 16, with Physics scheduled as the first examination.

The timetable includes Engineering Graphics, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri, Kathakali and Beauty and Wellness on February 17. Physical Education is scheduled for February 18.

Other examinations, including Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (English) and Shorthand (Hindi), are scheduled for February 19.

The Class 12 examination schedule will continue until April 9, 2027. Students can check the complete subject-wise timetable through the board's official website.

CBSE Practical Examinations 2027

CBSE has also announced the schedule for practical examinations and internal assessments for the 2026–27 academic session.

For most affiliated schools in India and abroad, practical examinations and internal assessments will be conducted between January 1 and February 13, 2027.

Students studying in winter-bound schools will follow a separate schedule, with practical examinations scheduled from November 9 to December 19, 2026.

Where To Check CBSE Date Sheet 2027

Students can access the official Class 10 and Class 12 examination schedules through the CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.

They should check the subject-wise dates carefully, particularly where multiple language papers and elective subjects are concerned. Students are also advised to follow instructions issued by their respective schools regarding examination preparation, practical assessments and other board-related formalities.