CBSE Date Sheet 2027: Key Details at a Glance
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the date sheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 Board Examinations 2027 on 6 November 2026, on cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.nic.in. Exams for both classes begin on Tuesday, 16 February 2027. Class 10 exams end on 9 March 2027 and Class 12 exams end on 9 April 2027. In all, 46.3 lakh students will write 204 subject papers — 83 for Class 10 and 121 for Class 12. Every paper starts at 10:30 AM.
| Detail | Class 10 | Class 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Exams begin | 16 February 2027 (Tuesday) | 16 February 2027 (Tuesday) |
| Last exam | 9 March 2027 (Tuesday) | 9 April 2027 (Friday) |
| Subjects | 83 | 121 |
| Students | About 26.5 lakh | About 19.8 lakh |
| Exam days | 19 | 40 |
| Start time | 10:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
The board checked the schedule against more than 40,000 subject combinations, so no student has two papers on the same day. No paper falls on a Sunday. Three-hour papers end at 1:30 PM and two-hour papers end at 12:30 PM.
Class 10: Main Subject Dates
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 16 February 2027 (Tuesday) | Painting |
| 17 February 2027 (Wednesday) | Mathematics (Standard and Basic) |
| 19 February 2027 (Friday) | Home Science |
| 22 February 2027 (Monday) | Science |
| 24 February 2027 (Wednesday) | Computer Applications, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence |
| 26 February 2027 (Friday) | English (Communicative and Language & Literature) |
| 3 March 2027 (Wednesday) | Hindi Course-A and Course-B |
| 8 March 2027 (Monday) | Social Science |
| 9 March 2027 (Tuesday) | Last day — other languages and subjects |
There are five days between Mathematics (17 February) and Science (22 February), and five days between English (26 February) and Hindi (3 March). Social Science sits alone towards the end of the window.
Class 12: Main Subject Dates
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 16 February 2027 (Tuesday) | Physics |
| 18 February 2027 (Thursday) | Physical Education |
| 23 February 2027 (Tuesday) | Accountancy |
| 25 February 2027 (Thursday) | Geography |
| 27 February 2027 (Saturday) | Chemistry |
| 2 March 2027 (Tuesday) | Psychology |
| 5 March 2027 (Friday) | English Core / Elective |
| 9 March 2027 (Tuesday) | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
| 13 March 2027 (Saturday) | Hindi Elective / Hindi Core |
| 16 March 2027 (Tuesday) | Economics |
| 19 March 2027 (Friday) | Political Science |
| 25 March 2027 (Thursday) | Biology |
| 27 March 2027 (Saturday) | History |
| 30 March 2027 (Tuesday) | Sociology |
| 31 March 2027 (Wednesday) | Informatics Practices, Computer Science, Information Technology |
| 1 April 2027 (Thursday) | Business Studies / Business Administration |
| 8 April 2027 (Thursday) | Legal Studies |
| 9 April 2027 (Friday) | Retail, Web Application |
Science students get 11 days between Physics (16 February) and Chemistry (27 February), and 10 days between Chemistry and Mathematics (9 March). Chemistry to Biology is a 26-day gap. Commerce students write Accountancy on 23 February and Business Studies on 1 April.
When Are the Practical Exams?
Practicals and internal assessment for regular schools run from 1 January to 13 February 2027. For winter-bound schools, they run from 9 November to 19 December 2026. Each school sets its exact dates inside the window, so students should ask their school for the practical dates now, not in January.
Class 10 Gets a Second Exam in May 2027
Under the National Education Policy 2020, CBSE introduced two board examinations a year for Class 10 (notification of 25 June 2025). The February–March exam is the compulsory main exam. Students can then sit an optional second exam in May 2027 to improve their scores in up to three subjects — Science, Mathematics, Social Science and languages. The better of the two scores counts in the final result. Class 12 has no such option; it remains a single annual exam. The exact dates of the May 2027 second exam have not been announced yet.
How to Download the Official Date Sheet PDF
- Go to the CBSE website, cbse.gov.in.
- Open the notification dated 6 November 2026 under “Latest Updates” or the “Examination” section.
- Download the Class 10 or Class 12 date sheet PDF.
- Match your dates by subject code, not by subject name alone.
CBSE Helpline for Exam Stress
A racing heart before a paper, a bad night’s sleep in February or a sudden blank in a mock test are normal stress responses, not proof of failure. CBSE runs a toll-free helpline, 1800-11-8004. It is free and confidential. The automated system works 24×7 in Hindi and English, and trained counsellors are available on weekdays from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When do the CBSE board exams 2027 begin?
Both Class 10 and Class 12 exams begin on Tuesday, 16 February 2027. Every paper starts at 10:30 AM.
2. When do the Class 10 and 12 exams end?
Class 10 exams end on 9 March 2027 and Class 12 exams end on 9 April 2027.
3. Where can I download the official CBSE date sheet 2027 PDF?
From cbse.gov.in or cbseacademic.nic.in — look under “Latest Updates” or the “Examination” section for the notification dated 6 November 2026.
4. When are the practical exams?
For regular schools, 1 January to 13 February 2027; for winter-bound schools, 9 November to 19 December 2026. Each school sets its exact dates.
5. Does Class 10 really have two board exams in 2027?
Yes. The February–March exam is the compulsory main exam. An optional second exam in May 2027 allows improvement in up to three subjects, and the better score counts. Class 12 has only one annual exam.
6. Has the question-paper pattern changed?
No. The question-paper design is unchanged from last year, with the 50% competency-based question share remaining the same.
Sources: CBSE official website cbse.gov.in; Shiksha, JagranJosh and SchoolMyKids, all reporting from the official date sheet.
Photo: Yann, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Next Action: Download the official date sheet PDF from cbse.gov.in and match your subject codes with the dates.
Also read: HBSE Date Sheet 2026: Haryana Board Class 10-12 Exam Time Table | Haryana Board Exams 2027: Class 10-12 Registration Process
