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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has surprised students nationwide by releasing the CBSE 2026 Date Sheet much earlier than expected. This early announcement has created a huge buzz among Class 10 and Class 12 students—mainly because it gives them extra time to plan, revise, and focus on scoring higher.
Here’s the complete CBSE 2026 date sheet, what it means for you, and how to use it to maximize your marks.
CBSE 2026 DATE SHEET (FULL & FINAL) –
For Class 10 and Class 12 – Verified, Latest, Final
CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026:
Exam Timing: 10:30 AM onwards
Paper Duration: 2–3 hours depending on subject
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 (Science, Commerce, Arts):
| Date | Subject(s) |
|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | Minor Subjects / Vocational / Electives |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Physical Education |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Entrepreneurship / Creative Writing / Electives |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Physics |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Chemistry |
| 09 Mar 2026 | Mathematics / Applied Maths |
| 12 Mar 2026 | English Core |
| 14–25 Mar 2026 | Humanities Subjects |
| 20–28 Mar 2026 | Commerce Subjects |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Biology |
| 01–09 Apr 2026 | Remaining Vocational & Language Papers |
Exam Timing: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (varies by paper)
Download CBSE 2026 Date Sheet (PDF):