CBSE Class 10, 12 board exam date sheet released— subject-wise timetable; how to download PDF | All you need to know | Mint
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday, 6 November, released the date sheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2027. According to the notification, the examinations will begin on 16 February 2027, with both sets of board exams scheduled to start at 10:30 am.
While the Class 10 examinations will conclude on 9 March, the Class 12 exams will continue until 9 April. In its notice, the CBSE said, “In Class X, students will appear in 83 subjects and in Class XII, students will appear in 121 subjects. The Date Sheets are being released 101 days in advance of the commencement of examinations.”
The board further said that it had considered the tentative schedules of major entrance examinations while preparing the board exam timetable. It added, “The tentative schedules of major entrance examinations for Class 12 students have been taken into account. Every effort has been made to complete the board examinations well before the commencement of such entrance examinations, enabling students to manage their preparation effectively.”
According to CBSE data, more than 26.5 lakh students have registered for the Class 10 examinations, while over 19.18 lakh students have enrolled for the Class 12 board exams.
How to download CBSE Date Sheet 2027 PDF?
Direct download: Students and their parents or guardians can download the date sheet PDF from the official CBSE website: cbse.gov.in.
Step-by-step guide to downloading the CBSE Class 10 and 12 date sheet 2027:
1. Visit the official CBSE website: cbse.gov.in.
2. Click on the ‘Latest Updates’ section on the homepage.
3. Look for the notification titled ‘Date Sheet for Class X and Class XII Board Examinations, 2027’.
4. Click on the PDF download link.
5. The examination timetable will appear on the screen.
6. Click on the download option and save the document.
CBSE Class 10 date sheet 2027: Subject-wise exam schedule
The Class 10 board examinations will begin on 16 February with the Painting paper, followed by Mathematics on 17 February. Other major subjects, including Science, English, and Social Science, will be conducted on different dates throughout February and March.
| Exam Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2027 | Painting |
| February 17, 2027 | Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic |
| February 18, 2027 | Skill subjects, including Data Science, Automotive and Beauty & Wellness |
| February 19, 2027 | Home Science |
| February 20, 2027 | Elements of Business, Urdu Course-B |
| February 22, 2027 | Science |
| February 23, 2027 | Introduction to Tourism |
| February 24, 2027 | Computer Applications, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence |
| February 26, 2027 | English Communicative, English Language and Literature |
| February 27, 2027 | Regional languages |
| March 1, 2027 | Arabic, Sanskrit and other languages |
| March 3, 2027 | Hindi Course-A, Hindi Course-B |
| March 4, 2027 | Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati and other languages |
| March 6, 2027 | French |
| March 8, 2027 | Social Science |
| March 9, 2027 | German, Spanish, Japanese and other subjects |
The Class 10 examinations will conclude on 9 March. Students are advised to consult the official date sheet for the complete list of subjects, examination codes, and other details.
CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2027: Subject-wise exam schedule
For Class 12 students, the examination schedule begins with Physics on 16 February, followed by Physical Education on 18 February. The Accountancy paper is scheduled for 23 February, while Chemistry will be held on 27 February.
The date sheet covers subjects across all three streams, Science, Commerce, and Humanities, along with vocational and skill-based papers.
| Exam Date | Subjects |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2027 | Physics |
| February 18, 2027 | Physical Education |
| February 19, 2027 | Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and other subjects |
| February 23, 2027 | Accountancy |
| February 25, 2027 | Geography |
| February 27, 2027 | Chemistry |
| March 2, 2027 | Psychology |
| March 5, 2027 | English Core, English Elective |
| March 9, 2027 | Mathematics, Applied Mathematics |
| March 11, 2027 | Home Science |
| March 13, 2027 | Hindi Core, Hindi Elective |
| March 16, 2027 | Economics |
| March 18, 2027 | Marketing |
| March 19, 2027 | Political Science |
| March 20, 2027 | Artificial Intelligence |
| March 25, 2027 | Biology |
| March 27, 2027 | History |
| March 30, 2027 | Sociology |
| March 31, 2027 | Informatics Practices, Computer Science, Information Technology |
| April 1, 2027 | Business Studies, Business Administration |
| April 6, 2027 | Sanskrit Core, Taxation |
| April 7, 2027 | Multi-Media, Textile Design, Data Science |
| April 8, 2027 | Legal Studies |
| April 9, 2027 | Retail, Web Application |
The Class 12 examinations will conclude on 9 April 2027. While the dates mentioned above cover some of the major subjects, the official timetable also includes languages, vocational papers, and electives.