CBSE Class 10, 12 board exams to be conducted from February 16 to March 9

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday released the datesheets for the 2027 Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations, with both examinations scheduled to begin on February 16. While the Class 10 examinations will conclude on March 9, the Class 12 papers will continue till April 9.

According to the board, more than 26.5 lakh students in Class 10 and over 19 lakh in Class 12 have registered for the 2027 examinations. Students will appear in 83 subjects in Class 10 and 121 subjects in Class 12.

The datesheets have been released 101 days ahead of the commencement of the examinations.

CBSE controller of examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj, in a communication to principals of affiliated schools, said the early announcement would give students sufficient time to “plan and organise their examination preparation,” helping reduce examination-related anxiety and improve performance. It would also allow families and teachers to plan their summer vacation engagements and give schools and examination centres adequate time to make necessary arrangements, he said.