CBSE Date Sheet 2027 Out: Class 10 and 12 Board Exams to Begin on February 16, Check Subject-Wise Timetable

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the CBSE Date Sheet 2027 for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. Issued on November 6, 2026, the timetable confirms that board exams for both classes will begin on February 16, 2027. Class 10 examinations will continue until March 9, while Class 12 exams will conclude on April 9, 2027.

The examinations will begin at 10:30 AM (IST). With the date sheet now available, students can check their subject-wise examination dates and organise their revision schedules. The board has released the timetable 101 days before the examinations, giving students additional time to prepare.

According to the board, examinations will cover 83 subjects in Class 10 and 121 subjects in Class 12. Students can download the complete CBSE board exam 2027 timetable PDF from the official website, cbse.gov.in. 

CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2027: Important Exam Dates

The CBSE Class 10 board examinations will begin on February 16, 2027, with Painting. Mathematics (Standard and Basic) will be conducted on February 17, followed by Science on February 22.

Some of the major subject-wise examination dates are listed below:

The final examinations for Class 10 are scheduled for March 9. The complete date sheet includes examinations across 83 subjects, including language, vocational and skill-based papers. Students should refer to the official PDF for the date and duration of their individual subjects.

CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2027: Subject-Wise Exam Schedule

The CBSE Class 12 board examinations will also commence on February 16, 2027, with Physics as the first major examination. The papers will continue across Science, Commerce, Humanities and other subject groups until April 9.

Here are the examination dates for some of the major Class 12 subjects:

The Class 12 date sheet covers 121 subjects, including academic, elective and vocational papers. Students should check the complete timetable according to their chosen subjects rather than relying only on the list of major examinations.

CBSE Board Exam 2027 Timings

According to the released schedule, CBSE board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 will generally begin at 10:30 AM (IST). The duration will depend on the subject. While some examinations will last two hours, several major subject papers will be conducted over three hours.

Students should check the duration mentioned against each subject in the official date sheet. They must also follow the reporting time and examination-day instructions printed on their admit cards. Mobile phones and other communication devices are not permitted inside examination centres.

CBSE Practical Exam 2027 Dates

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

For schools located in winter-bound areas, practical examinations and internal assessments will be conducted from November 9 to December 19, 2026.

For other CBSE-affiliated schools in India and abroad, the practical examination and internal assessment schedule will run from January 1 to February 13, 2027.

Students should contact their respective schools for subject-wise practical examination dates, project submission requirements and internal assessment schedules.

More Than 46 Lakh Students Registered for CBSE Board Exams 2027

More than 26.5 lakh students have registered for the Class 10 board examinations, while over 19.8 lakh students are registered for Class 12. Together, more than 46 lakh students are expected to appear for the 2027 CBSE board examinations.

The board stated that it considered more than 40,000 subject combinations while preparing the timetable. It also took into account the schedules of major entrance examinations, gaps between commonly combined subjects and the number of students appearing at examination centres.

The advance release of the date sheet is intended to help students, schools and examination centres plan their academic and administrative activities in time.

How to Download CBSE Date Sheet 2027 PDF?

Students can follow these steps to download the official CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 date sheet:

1. Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
2. Open the ‘Latest @ CBSE’ or examination-related section.
3. Look for the notification titled ‘Date Sheet for Class X and Class XII Board Examinations 2027’.
4. Click on the relevant PDF link.
5. Open the timetable and check the examination dates for your subjects.
6. Download the PDF and save a copy for future reference.

What Should Students Do After the CBSE Date Sheet 2027 Release?

With the examination schedule announced, students should prepare a subject-wise revision plan based on the dates of their papers. They can begin by prioritising subjects with earlier examinations and setting aside regular time for revision, mock tests and previous years’ question papers.

Class 10 students should also keep track of practical assessments and the second board examination schedule, which CBSE will announce separately. Class 12 students should consider their entrance examination and college admission timelines while planning their preparation.

Students are advised to rely on the official CBSE website for updates and avoid following unverified examination schedules circulated on social media.