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CBSE class 10, 12 board exams to begin on February 16, 2027

CBSE class 10, 12 board exams to begin on February 16, 2027

The board noted that adequate gaps have been provided between examinations of subjects commonly offered together by students in both Class X and XII

Over 19.8 lakh students in Class XII and 26.5 lakh students in Class X have registered for the 2027 examinations. Image used for representation

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Friday (November 6, 2026) that the 2027 Class X and Class XII board examinations will begin on February 16, 2027.

The Class 10 exams will conclude on March 9, while those for Class 12 will end on April 9.

The board noted that adequate gaps have been provided between examinations of subjects commonly offered together by students in both Class X and XII.

“In Class X, students will appear in 83 subjects and in Class XII, students will appear in 121 subjects. The date sheets are being released 101 days in advance of the commencement of examinations,” CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj said.

Over 19.8 lakh students in Class XII and 26.5 lakh students in Class X have registered for the 2027 examinations.

The full date sheets can be accessed on the CBSE’s official website.

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