CBSE Class 10 and 12 Date Sheet 2027 Released: Board Exams Start 16 February 2027, Class 10 Till 9 March, Class 12 Till 9 April
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CBSE has released the main-exam date sheets for Class 10 and Class 12 for 2027. Both begin on 16 February 2027 at 10:30 am; Class 10 ends on 9 March and Class 12 on 9 April.
At a glance
| Organisation | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
|---|---|
| Status | Released |
| Paper start time | 10:30 am IST |
| Class 10 subjects | 83 |
| Class 12 subjects | 121 |
| Registered students | over 26.5 lakh (Class 10), over 19.8 lakh (Class 12) |
| Class 10 Mathematics | 17 February 2027 |
| Class 10 Science | 22 February 2027 |
| Class 10 English | 26 February 2027 |
| Class 10 Social Science | 8 March 2027 |
| Class 12 Physics | 16 February 2027 |
| Class 12 Chemistry | 27 February 2027 |
| Class 12 Mathematics | 9 March 2027 |
| Class 12 Biology | 25 March 2027 |
Important dates
| Date sheet issued | 6 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Exams begin (Class 10 and 12) | 16 February 2027 |
| Class 10 last paper | 9 March 2027 |
| Class 12 last paper | 9 April 2027 |
Details
CBSE issued the date sheets for the 2027 Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations on 6 November 2026, about 101 days before the first paper. Both sets of exams begin on Tuesday, 16 February 2027, and every paper starts at 10:30 am.
Class 10 papers run from 16 February to 9 March 2027 and cover 83 subjects. Class 12 papers run from 16 February to 9 April 2027 and cover 121 subjects. The board says it considered the likely dates of major entrance tests and the final subject combinations that schools submitted in the List of Candidates.
The board says over 26.5 lakh Class 10 students and over 19.8 lakh Class 12 students have registered. Detailed instructions will be issued separately, and the admit card carries its own rules. No communication device is allowed inside the examination centre. Always confirm the final details in the official notification.
How to check or download
- Open www.cbse.gov.in
- Find the notice titled Date Sheet for Class X and Class XII Board Examinations, 2027
- Download the PDF
- Locate your class and subject codes
- Note the date and time of each paper
Frequently asked questions
When do the CBSE 2027 board exams begin?
Both Class 10 and Class 12 begin on 16 February 2027
When do they end?
Class 10 ends on 9 March 2027 and Class 12 on 9 April 2027
What time do papers start?
Every paper starts at 10:30 am IST
This post is a plain-language summary prepared by Pratiyogita Kosh from public information. We are not the conducting body. Please verify all dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply.