CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 has been released with Phase 1 exams from February 17 to March 10. Phase 2 remains optional for improvements, tentatively May-June 2026.
Exam Overview
CBSE introduced a two-phase system under NEP 2020 for Class 10 board exams 2025-26, conducted offline. Phase 1 covers the full syllabus and is mandatory; Phase 2 allows score improvement in up to three subjects like Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and Languages.
Phase 1 Schedule
| Date | Day | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | Monday | Mathematics Standard/Basic |
| 21 Feb 2026 | Friday | English |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Science |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Security |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Thursday | Computer Applications |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Hindi Course A |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Painting |
| 7 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Social Science |
| 9-10 Mar 2026 | Tue-Wed | Other Languages (e.g., Telugu, French) |
Vocational subjects run from 18 Feb to 6 Mar 2026.
Phase 2 Schedule (Tentative)
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Mathematics |
| 19 May 2026 | Science |
| 22 May 2026 | Social Science |
| 26 & 30 May 2026 | Languages |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Last Exam/Compartment |
Final Phase 2 details expected in March 2026.
Timings and Practicals
Exams start at 10:30 AM after 10:15-10:30 AM reading time, ending 1:30 PM (most papers). Practicals occur in January 2026 (20 marks), school-scheduled with experiments, viva, and projects.
Key Guidelines
- Download PDF from cbse.gov.in.
- Carry admit card; no mobiles/calculators.
- Results: Phase 1 April, Phase 2 June 2026 (tentative).
- Supplementary: July 2026.