CBSE Board Exam Date Sheet 2027 Out: Class 10 and 12 Exams from 16 February – Check the Full Subject-wise Time Table
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the Class 10 and Class 12 board exam date sheet for 2027. As per the board notice, theory papers for both classes begin on 16 February 2027. Class 10 wraps up on 9 March, while a few vocational papers in Class 12 stretch till 9 April. That leaves students roughly 100 days to prepare. Below you will find the full day-by-day time table for both classes, paper timings, the practical exam windows and the steps to download the official date sheet.
Key Dates at a Glance
The main subjects are pulled out separately below so you can jump straight to your paper. The complete list with every subject follows in the later tables.
Class 10: main subjects
| Date (Day) | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 17 February (Wednesday) | Mathematics (Standard / Basic) |
| 22 February (Monday) | Science |
| 26 February (Friday) | English |
| 3 March (Wednesday) | Hindi (Course-A / B) |
| 8 March (Monday) | Social Science |
Class 12: main subjects
| Date (Day) | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 16 February (Tuesday) | Physics |
| 23 February (Tuesday) | Accountancy |
| 27 February (Saturday) | Chemistry |
| 5 March (Friday) | English |
| 9 March (Tuesday) | Mathematics |
| 13 March (Saturday) | Hindi |
| 16 March (Tuesday) | Economics |
| 19 March (Friday) | Political Science |
| 25 March (Thursday) | Biology |
| 27 March (Saturday) | History |
| 31 March (Wednesday) | Computer Science / Informatics Practices |
| 1 April (Thursday) | Business Studies |
CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2027: Complete Day-wise List
Class 10 papers will be held between 16 February and 9 March 2027. Each date below lists every subject scheduled that day. Note that the February–March exam is the first (compulsory) exam; after that, students get a second, optional exam to improve their marks in up to three subjects.
| Date (Day) | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 16 February (Tuesday) | Painting* |
| 17 February (Wednesday) | Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic |
| 18 February (Thursday) | Automotive*, Introduction to Financial Markets*, Beauty and Wellness*, Food Production*, Multi-media*, Multi Skill Foundation Course*, Data Science* |
| 19 February (Friday) | Home Science |
| 20 February (Saturday) | Elements of Business, Urdu Course-B |
| 22 February (Monday) | Science |
| 23 February (Tuesday) | Introduction to Tourism* |
| 24 February (Wednesday) | Computer Applications*, Information Technology*, Artificial Intelligence* |
| 25 February (Thursday) | Retail*, Security*, Agriculture*, Front Office Operations*, Banking and Insurance*, Marketing and Sales*, Health Care*, Apparel*, Electronics and Hardware*, Foundation Skill for Sciences*, Design Thinking and Innovation* |
| 26 February (Friday) | English (Communicative), English (Language and Literature) |
| 27 February (Saturday) | Sindhi, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Nepali, Kokborok |
| 1 March (Monday) | Arabic, Sanskrit (Communicative), Sanskrit, Rai, Gurung, Tamang, Sherpa |
| 2 March (Tuesday) | Physical Activity Trainer* |
| 3 March (Wednesday) | Hindi Course-A, Hindi Course-B |
| 4 March (Thursday) | Urdu Course-A, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu-Telangana |
| 5 March (Friday) | Telugu, Russian, Persian, Tibetan, Lepcha, Carnatic and Hindustani Music (Vocal, Melodic, Percussion) |
| 6 March (Saturday) | French |
| 8 March (Monday) | Social Science |
| 9 March (Tuesday) | Tibetan, German, NCC, Bhoti, Bodo, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhutanese, Spanish, Kashmiri, Mizo, Bahasa Melayu, Thai, Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy |
* marks two-hour papers (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM). All other papers are three hours long (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM).
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2027: Complete Day-wise List
The Class 12 programme runs from 16 February (starting with Physics) to 9 April 2027. Science students move through Physics (16 Feb), Chemistry (27 Feb), Mathematics (9 March) and Biology (25 March), while commerce students have Accountancy on 23 February and Economics on 16 March.
| Date (Day) | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 16 February (Tuesday) | Physics |
| 17 February (Wednesday) | Engineering Graphics, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi-Dance, Odissi-Dance, Manipuri-Dance, Kathakali-Dance, Beauty and Wellness, Horticulture*, Cost Accounting* |
| 18 February (Thursday) | Physical Education |
| 19 February (Friday) | Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, English, Shorthand (English), Shorthand (Hindi), Land Transportation Associate* |
| 20 February (Saturday) | Electrical Technology*, Mass Media Studies*, Design Thinking and Innovation* |
| 22 February (Monday) | NCC, Automotive, Fashion Studies |
| 23 February (Tuesday) | Accountancy |
| 24 February (Wednesday) | Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, Applied Art (Commercial Art) |
| 25 February (Thursday) | Geography |
| 26 February (Friday) | Office Procedures and Practices*, Library and Information Science*, Early Childhood Care and Education* |
| 27 February (Saturday) | Chemistry |
| 1 March (Monday) | Urdu Elective, Sanskrit Elective, Carnatic Music (Vocal, Melodic, Percussion), Urdu Core, Insurance*, Geospatial Technology*, Food Nutrition and Dietetics* |
| 2 March (Tuesday) | Psychology |
| 3 March (Wednesday) | Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Sindhi, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Arabic, Tibetan, French, German, Russian, Persian, Limbu, Lepcha, Telugu-Telangana, Bodo, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhutia, Spanish, Kashmiri, Mizo |
| 4 March (Thursday) | Front Office Operations*, Yoga*, Electronics and Hardware* |
| 5 March (Friday) | English Elective, English Core |
| 6 March (Saturday) | Food Production*, Design*, Health Care |
| 8 March (Monday) | Tourism*, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration |
| 9 March (Tuesday) | Mathematics, Applied Mathematics |
| 11 March (Thursday) | Home Science |
| 12 March (Friday) | Typography and Computer Application* |
| 13 March (Saturday) | Hindi Elective, Hindi Core |
| 15 March (Monday) | Hindustani Music (Vocal, Melodic, Percussion) |
| 16 March (Tuesday) | Economics |
| 17 March (Wednesday) | Physical Activity Trainer* |
| 18 March (Thursday) | Marketing |
| 19 March (Friday) | Political Science |
| 20 March (Saturday) | Artificial Intelligence* |
| 22 March (Monday) | Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India, Bhoti, Kokborok, Banking*, Electronic Technology* |
| 24 March (Wednesday) | Kathak-Dance* |
| 25 March (Thursday) | Biology |
| 27 March (Saturday) | History |
| 29 March (Monday) | Financial Market Management*, Horticulture*, Medical Diagnostics*, Salesmanship* |
| 30 March (Tuesday) | Sociology |
| 31 March (Wednesday) | Informatics Practices, Computer Science, Information Technology* |
| 1 April (Thursday) | Business Studies, Business Administration |
| 6 April (Tuesday) | Sanskrit Core, Taxation* |
| 7 April (Wednesday) | Multi-media*, Textile Design*, Data Science* |
| 8 April (Thursday) | Legal Studies |
| 9 April (Friday) | Retail*, Web Application* |
* marks two-hour papers (10:30 AM to 12:30 PM). All other papers are three hours long (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM).
Exam Timing and Rules at the Centre
- Every paper starts at 10:30 AM. Three-hour papers end at 1:30 PM and two-hour papers at 12:30 PM.
- Carry your admit card and school ID card to the centre, and reach well before the start, by 10 AM at the latest.
- Mobile phones, smartwatches and other electronic devices are strictly banned inside the exam hall.
- As soon as you receive the admit card, check your name, subjects and subject codes carefully and tell your school immediately if anything is wrong.
- The pass mark in both classes is 33% in each subject. Class 12 students who do not clear can appear in the supplementary exam.
When Will the Practical Exams Be Held?
| Type of school | Practical window |
|---|---|
| Winter-bound schools | 9 November to 19 December 2026 |
| All other schools | 1 January to 13 February 2027 |
The board issues detailed practical instructions separately, so keep confirming the exact dates and timings with your school.
How to Download the CBSE Date Sheet 2027 PDF
- Open the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in.
- On the home page, look in the “Latest @ CBSE” section or the examination announcements.
- Click the link for “Class X and XII Date Sheet 2027”.
- When the PDF opens, save it to your phone or computer, and print a copy to stick near your study table if you like.
Papers on Holi: Will the Date Change?
According to reports, five Class 12 subjects are scheduled for 22 March 2027, which is the day of Holi. They are Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India, Bhoti, Kokborok, Banking and Electronic Technology. No revision from the board had surfaced at the time of writing. Students of these subjects should keep an eye on the official site for a fresh notice, and we will update this page if the schedule changes.
A Few Simple Tips to Prepare for the Board Exams
- Mark each paper date: pull your own subjects out of the date sheet and build a separate calendar so the gap between two papers is used well.
- Solve previous papers: sample papers and older question papers are available on the CBSE academic website. Practise solving them within the time limit.
- Save time for heavy subjects: keep the free days before demanding papers such as Mathematics and Physics for revision.
- Sleep and food: instead of studying all night, get 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily; it helps memory.
- Ignore rumours: trust news on the date sheet, changes or results only when it comes from the official website or reliable sources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When will the CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams start?
Theory exams for both classes begin on 16 February 2027. Class 10 ends on 9 March and Class 12 on 9 April 2027.
When was the date sheet released?
CBSE released the Class 10 and 12 date sheet on 6 November 2026, about 100 days before the exams begin.
What time do the papers start?
All papers start at 10:30 AM. Three-hour papers end at 1:30 PM and two-hour papers at 12:30 PM.
When is the Class 12 Physics paper?
Physics is on 16 February 2027, the first day of the exams.
What are the dates for Maths and Science in Class 10?
Mathematics (Standard and Basic) is on 17 February and Science on 22 February 2027.
When are the practical exams?
For winter-bound schools from 9 November to 19 December 2026, and for all other schools from 1 January to 13 February 2027.
What is the pass mark?
Students need at least 33% in each subject in both classes.
Note: This information is shared for your convenience. For exam dates, timings and any change, always refer to the original date sheet PDF published on the official CBSE website (cbse.gov.in). Emitrawala.com is not a government website and is not affiliated with CBSE.
