Central Board of Secondary Education has released the final date sheet for Class 10 and 12 Board Exams 2026 at cbse.gov.in. Class 10 exams will be conducted twice: Phase 1 from February 17 to March 9, 2026, and Phase 2 from May 15 to June 1, 2026. Class 12 exams from February 17 to April 9, 2026. Over 42 lakh students expected to appear.
Result Announced : To be announced (Expected May/June 2026 for Phase 1)
Application Fee
General / OBC : ₹0/- (Handled by Schools)
EWS : ₹0/- (Handled by Schools)
SC / ST : ₹0/- (Handled by Schools)
Board exam registration is managed by affiliated schools; no direct online fee for time table download.
Age Limit & Selection Process
Age Limit: No specific age limit; students must be enrolled in Class 10/12 in CBSE-affiliated schools (as on 01/04/2026)
Selection Process: Based on performance in board examinations; passing criteria: Minimum 33% marks in each subject (theory + practical where applicable)
Exam Schedule Details- Total Students Expected - Over 42 Lakh
Class Name
Total Phases/Duration
Eligibility/Details
Class 10th Board Exam
2 Phases
Students enrolled in Class 10 in CBSE-affiliated schools
Educational Qualification: Completed Class 9th with required attendance
Phase 1: 17 Feb to 09 Mar 2026; Phase 2: 15 May to 01 Jun 2026 (Twice a year policy)
Class 12th Board Exam
1 Phase
Students enrolled in Class 12 in CBSE-affiliated schools
Educational Qualification: Passed Class 11th with required attendance
Exam Dates: 17 Feb to 09 Apr 2026
Passing Criteria & Grading System
Passing Marks: Minimum 33% in each subject (aggregate not required)
Grading: A1 (91-100), A2 (81-90), B1 (71-80), etc., down to E (Failed)
Compartment Exams: For students failing in up to 2 subjects; dates to be announced post-results
Improvement Exams: Optional for passed students; integrated in Phase 2 for Class 10
Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis
Exam Type: Pen-Paper Based (Offline)
Total Questions: Varies by subject; typically 80-100 Marks per paper
Duration: 3 Hours per subject
Negative Marking: No negative marking
Competition Ratio: Not applicable (Board certification, not competitive selection)
Preparation Time: 4-6 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
Exam Centers
Across India: Allotted to schools or nearby centers in major cities and districts
Center Allocation: Based on school affiliation and student registration; details on admit cards
Students must check admit cards for exact location and follow .
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.
