CBSE released the 2027 board exam date sheet for Class 10 and Class 12 on 6 November 2026, about 100 days before the first paper. Both exams begin on 16 February 2027. Class 10 ends on 9 March and Class 12 on 9 April. Here are the key dates, what the gaps between papers mean, and a revision plan you can start this week.
Quick facts
- Class 10 (main exam): 16 February to 9 March 2027.
- Class 12: 16 February to 9 April 2027.
- Timing: every paper starts at 10:30 am. Most main papers end at 1:30 pm; some skill subjects end at 12:30 pm.
- Practical exams (most schools): 1 January to 13 February 2027.
- Candidates: over 26.5 lakh students registered for Class 10 and over 19.8 lakh for Class 12.
- Second Class 10 exam: optional; CBSE has not yet announced its dates.
CBSE Class 10 date sheet 2027: main subjects
| Date | Subject | Days before this paper |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 February 2027 | Mathematics (Standard and Basic) | First main paper |
| Mon, 22 February 2027 | Science | 4 days |
| Wed, 24 February 2027 | Computer Applications / Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence | 1 day |
| Fri, 26 February 2027 | English (Communicative and Language & Literature) | 1 day after the skill paper, 3 days after Science |
| Wed, 3 March 2027 | Hindi (Course A and Course B) | 4 days |
| Mon, 8 March 2027 | Social Science | 4 days |
Painting is the first paper on 16 February, and the exam closes on 9 March with a group of foreign and regional languages. French is on 6 March and Sanskrit on 1 March. Check your child’s admit card and the full PDF on cbse.gov.in for every subject code.
What the Class 10 schedule means
- Maths comes first. With Mathematics on 17 February, Maths revision cannot be left for the last week. Full-length Maths papers should start in December.
- Gaps of three to four days between the main papers are enough for a focused final revision, but not for learning chapters for the first time. The syllabus should be fully revised by the end of January.
- Social Science is last, on 8 March. Students often relax after Science and English; keeping one Social Science map or source-based practice session a week until March prevents a late slide.
- Skill subjects matter. If your child takes Computer Applications, IT or AI, that paper on 24 February sits between Science and English, so plan those days carefully.
Class 10 students still have the option of the second board exam later in the year for improving up to three main subjects. Read how CBSE’s two Class 10 board exams work, but treat February as the real exam.
CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2027: main subjects
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| Tue, 16 February 2027 | Physics |
| Thu, 18 February 2027 | Physical Education |
| Tue, 23 February 2027 | Accountancy |
| Sat, 27 February 2027 | Chemistry |
| Tue, 2 March 2027 | Psychology |
| Fri, 5 March 2027 | English Core and English Elective |
| Tue, 9 March 2027 | Mathematics and Applied Mathematics |
| Sat, 13 March 2027 | Hindi Core and Hindi Elective |
| Tue, 16 March 2027 | Economics |
| Fri, 19 March 2027 | Political Science |
| Thu, 25 March 2027 | Biology |
| Wed, 31 March 2027 | Computer Science and Informatics Practices |
| Thu, 1 April 2027 | Business Studies |
What the Class 12 schedule means
- Science students start with Physics on day one. There is no warm-up paper, so Physics needs to be exam-ready by the end of January, alongside practicals.
- Chemistry has a long gap after Physics (27 February), which is useful for a full revision of organic reactions and physical chemistry numericals.
- PCM students write Maths on 9 March; PCB students have Biology much later, on 25 March. That long stretch is good for revision but can also cost momentum, so keep a fixed daily timetable.
- Commerce students begin with Accountancy on 23 February and finish with Business Studies on 1 April. Economics is on 16 March.
- Entrance exams: students preparing for JEE, NEET or CUET should plan board revision around the gaps, because board marks and eligibility still matter.
A revision plan from now to the first paper
With about 14 weeks left, the aim is simple: finish revising early, then spend the last weeks on full papers in board timing. This plan works for both Class 10 and Class 12.
| When | Focus |
|---|---|
| November | Close every syllabus gap. Make one-page summaries, formula sheets and diagram lists for each subject. |
| December | One complete revision from the textbook (NCERT for most subjects). Start full-length papers, two per main subject. |
| January | School pre-boards and practicals. Mixed full papers in 3 hours, then correct them against the CBSE marking scheme. Keep an error notebook. |
| February | Revise from your own notes and error notebook. One timed paper per subject in the days before it. No new books. |
| Between papers | Use the gap for that subject only: read summaries, solve one paper, revise mistakes, and sleep well. |
For a detailed week-by-week version, see our 100-day Class 10 board exam plan.
Subject tips for the main papers
- Mathematics: show every step, because CBSE awards step marks. Practise case-based questions and keep a list of formulas and standard results. Our plan to score 95%+ in Class 10 Maths explains how to use unit weightage.
- Science / Physics / Chemistry / Biology: learn NCERT definitions and diagrams exactly, practise numericals with units, and write chemical equations in full. Label every diagram.
- English: practise writing tasks within word limits and time limits, and read the prescribed texts closely enough to quote and explain.
- Social Science: practise map work weekly and write point-wise answers with headings. Source-based questions reward careful reading.
- Accountancy and Economics: write formats neatly, show working notes, and practise numericals and diagrams under time limits.
Remember that the board exam is out of 80 in most subjects; the other 20 marks are internal assessment. See how the CBSE Class 10 marking scheme works.
How Universal Tutorials helps students prepare
Since 1998, our Class 9 and 10 program has been built around the board exam calendar. The full syllabus is finished by October, and from November to February students write up to four sets of full-portion, board-pattern mock tests, corrected by their own teachers with model answers and a report for parents after every test. See the Class 9 & 10 CBSE program at our six Navi Mumbai centres, or the live online CBSE and ICSE classes for students across India.
For Class 12, we offer a board-focused CBSE Class 12 Science test series (we do not run classroom coaching for Class 12 Science). It includes 4 full mock board exams per subject from November/December to February, written as 3-hour supervised papers at your nearest UT centre, with corrected answer sheets and model answers. Students anywhere in India can also take board-pattern tests online through UTudaan. Hear from past students in our video testimonials.
Want board-pattern mock tests before February?
Talk to our counsellors about the Class 10 test series, the Class 12 CBSE test series or UTudaan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the CBSE Class 10 board exam 2027 start?
The main Class 10 exam starts on 16 February 2027 and ends on 9 March 2027. The first main subject, Mathematics, is on 17 February.
When is the CBSE Class 12 board exam 2027?
Class 12 exams run from 16 February to 9 April 2027, starting with Physics on 16 February. Business Studies is on 1 April.
What is the timing of CBSE board exams in 2027?
All papers start at 10:30 am. Most main subjects are three-hour papers ending at 1:30 pm; some skill subjects end at 12:30 pm.
When are the CBSE practical exams for 2027?
For most schools, practicals and internal assessment run from 1 January to 13 February 2027. Winter-bound schools hold them from 9 November to 19 December 2026.
When is the second CBSE Class 10 board exam in 2027?
CBSE has not yet announced dates for the optional second exam. Check cbse.gov.in for the official notice.
Sources: CBSE date sheet for the 2027 board examinations (released 6 November 2026), as reported by News On AIR, Business Today, Republic, CareerIndia, India TV and Careers360. Always confirm subject codes and dates on cbse.gov.in.
