The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the time table for the Class 10 and Class 12 main board examinations for the 2026-27 academic session. By releasing the subject-wise schedule nearly 102 days before the exams commence, the board has provided students with an early opportunity to plan their preparation and distribute their study hours effectively. This advance notice helps students understand how much time they have for each subject and how many days of revision are available between consecutive papers.
Detailed Examination Schedule and Timings
According to the announced timeline, Class 10 board exams will begin on February 16, 2027, and conclude on March 9, 2027, spanning a total of 22 days. Meanwhile, Class 12 examinations will also start on February 16 but will run through April 9, 2027, meaning the intermediate exams will be conducted over a period of approximately 53 days. Examinations for both classes will commence at 10:30 AM each morning. The board has prepared this schedule covering 83 subjects for Class 10 and 121 subjects for Class 12. Students are advised to gather information regarding reporting times, examination centers, and necessary documents from their respective schools well in advance.
Class 10 Subject Gaps and Revision Time
The intervals between subjects for Class 10 students have been structured to support better exam preparation. Both Mathematics Standard and Mathematics Basic examinations are scheduled for February 17, 2027, followed by the Science paper on February 22. This arrangement grants students four full days between the math and science exams to focus on revision. Since math and science require consistent practice and conceptual clarity, this gap allows students to revisit weaker topics and practice numerical problems. Subsequent papers include English on February 26, Hindi on March 3, and Social Science on March 8, 2027, ensuring structured preparation windows across major subjects.
Class 12 Science Stream Examination Timeline
The examination schedule for Class 12 science stream students has also been finalized, helping candidates structure their study routines for core subjects. Physics is scheduled for the opening day on February 16, 2027, while Chemistry will take place on February 27, providing a gap of roughly 10 days between the two science papers. Mathematics is set for March 9, and Biology is scheduled for March 25, 2027. These specific intervals between major subjects give science students ample breathing room to manage complex syllabi and complete thorough revisions before each exam.
