The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Class 10 exams for the academic year 2025–26 from 17th February 2026 to 11th March 2026 in a pen-and-paper format. The Final date sheet has been released on the official cbse.gov.in on 30th October 2025, which includes exam dates, timings, and important instructions for all subjects. In this article, you can find the detailed CBSE Class 10 Exam Date Sheet 2025–26.
As per the recommendations of NEP 2020, CBSE has introduced the Two Board Examination Policy, notified on 25 June 2025. Under this policy, Class X students will be provided an opportunity to improve their performance in up to three subjects during the second board examinations scheduled from May 15, 2026 to May 21, 2026. Know More About Examination dates -
Second Phase Board Exam Dates: 15th May 2026 to 21st May 2026
First Phase Board Exam Dates: 17th February 2026 to 11th March 2026
CBSE has released the detailed timetable for the Class 10 Phase 2 board examinations. All exams will be conducted in a single shift at designated examination centres across the country.
May 15, 2026: Mathematics (Standard and Basic)
May 16, 2026: English (Communicative), English (Language and Literature)
May 18, 2026: Science
May 19, 2026: Languages, Home Science, Hindustani Music, Retail, Introduction to Tourism
May 20, 2026: Painting, Sanskrit, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
May 21, 2026: Social Science
2.0CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2025-26: Know about the date and timing
Know more about CBSE secondary board exam dates. -
Subject
Day- Date
Timings
Mathematics- Standard
Mathematics- Basic
17th FEB 2026 - Tuesday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
Home Science
18th FEB 2026 - Wednesday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
BEAUTY & WELLNESS
MARKETING & SALES
MULTI MEDIA
MULTI SKILL FOUNDATION COURSE
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TRAINER
DATA SCIENCE
20th FEB 2026 - Thursday
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
ENGLISH (COMMUNICATIVE)
ENGLISH (LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE)
21st FEB 2026 - Friday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
URDU COURSE-А
PUNJABI
BENGALI
TAMIL
MARATHI
GUJARATI
MANIPURI
TELUGU-TELANGANA
23rd FEB 2026 - Monday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS
URDU COURSE - B
24th FEB 2026 - Tuesday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
SCIENCE
25th FEB 2026 - Wednesday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
RETAIL
SECURITY
AUTOMOTIVE
INTRODUCTION TO FIN. MARKETS
INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM
AGRICULTURE
FOOD PRODUCTION
FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS
BANKING & INSURANCE
HEALTH CARE
APPAREL
ELECTRONICS & HARDWARE
FOUNDATION SKILL FOR SCIENCES DESIGN THINKING & INNOVATION
DESIGN THINKING AND INNOVATION
26th FEB 2026 - Thursday
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
27th FEB 2026 - Friday
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
ARABIC
SANSKRIT(COMMUNICATIVE)
SANSKRIT
RAI
GURUNG
TAMANG
SHERPА
28th FEB 2026 - Saturday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
HINDI COURSE-A
HINDI COURSE-B
2nd March 2026 - Monday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
SINDHI
MALAYALAM
ODIA
ASSAMESE
KANNADA
KOKBOROK
5th March 2026 - Thursday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
PAINTING
6th March 2026 - Friday
10.30 AM - 12.30 PM
SOCIAL SCIENCE
7th March 2026 - Saturday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
TELUGU
RUSSIAN
PERSIAN
NEPALI
LIMBOO
LEPCHA
9th March 2026 - Monday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
CARNATIC MUSIC (VOCAL)
CARNATIC MUSIC MEL INS
CARNATIC MUSIC PER. INS. HINDUSTANI MUSIC VOCAL HINDUSTANI MUSIC (MEL INS) HINDUSTANI MUSIC (PER INS)
9th March 2026 - Monday
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
THAI
9th March 2026 - Monday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
FRENCH
10th March 2026 - Tuesday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
TIBETAN
GERMAN
NATIONAL CADET CORPS
BHOTI
BODO
TANGKHUL
JAPANESE
BHUTIA
SPANISH
KASHMIRI
MIZO
BAHASA MELAYU
ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS 254 ELEMENTS OF BOOK KEEPING & ACCOUNTACY
11th March 2026 - Wednesday
10.30 AM - 1.30 PM
3.0CBSE Class 10 Exam Date 2026 - Highlights
Conducting Board
CBSE
CBSE full form
Central Board of Secondary Education
Session
2025-2026
CBSE Board Exam Date 2025-26
17th Feb 2026 to 11th Mar 2026
Announcement of CBSE 10th result 2025-26
April 15th, 2026
Exam Mode
Offline (Pen and Paper)
Official Website
cbse.gov.in
CBSE Secondary Board Examination
May 15th, 2026
4.0Beyond the Date Sheet: Preparing for Success
Although the class 10 CBSE date sheet is your study guide, routine work and dedicated study will decide your success. Following are some important points for proper preparation:
Understand the syllabus: Read every subject's CBSE Class 10 syllabus thoroughly. Identify the major topics and concepts which are crucial for the exam.
Read study guides and textbooks: Prepare for the examinations using the prescribed study guide and textbooks. Other documents, such as previous year's question papers and sample papers, can also be used.
Practice regularly: Practice is the key to learning any subject. Practice question papers and previous year's question papers to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and identify your weaknesses and strengths.
Conceptual knowledge: Don't memorize the numbers and facts. Understanding concepts will enable you to answer questions more effectively.
Seek clarification: Whenever you are confused or uncertain, don't fear to ask teachers or classmates for clarification. Clarifying doubts is important to building a strong foundation.
Remain motivated: Remain motivated during the preparation process. Set achievable goals and treat yourself to a reward upon accomplishing them.
Manage stress: Exam time can be stressful. Try relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing to help manage stress and anxiety.
The CBSE Class 12 exams will tentatively begin on February 2026, and continue until April 2026.
Equipping yourself with the latest syllabus for all your subjects, good study material, an understanding of the exam pattern, and a healthy lifestyle will help you get ready for the CBSE class 10 board exam.
Some helpful tips include downloading and printing the date sheet, analyzing the schedule to identify challenging subjects, creating a study timetable, prioritizing subjects, planning for breaks, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and staying positive.
The CBSE Class 10 date sheet is available on the CBSE official website. Students can also get a copy of the same from their school.