The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the date sheets for the Class 10 and Class 12 Board Examinations 2027. According to the official notification dated November 6, 2026, both examinations will begin on February 16, 2027 (Tuesday).

The board has released the examination schedule 101 days before the commencement of the exams, giving students sufficient time to plan and organise their preparation. The datesheets have been prepared after considering the subject combinations selected by students through the List of Candidates (LOC) submitted by schools.

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https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/documents/Datesheet_ClassX%20_XII_2027_Main_06112026.pdf

CBSE Board Exams 2027: Important Details

According to the official notification, students will appear in the following number of subjects:

– Class 10: Examinations will be conducted in 83 subjects.

– Class 12: Examinations will be conducted in 121 subjects.

– Exam Starting Date: February 16, 2027.

– Date Sheet Release: November 6, 2026.

– Time: All examinations will begin at 10:30 AM (IST).

CBSE has considered several factors while preparing the date sheets, including adequate gaps between commonly selected subjects, the number of candidates appearing at examination centres and the schedules of major entrance examinations for Class 12 students.

The board has also taken steps to ensure that examinations of two subjects selected by the same student do not fall on the same date.

Over 46 Lakh Students Registered for CBSE Board Exams 2027

As per the notification, more than 19.8 lakh students in Class 12 and over 26.5 lakh students in Class 10 have registered for the 2027 Board Examinations.

The early release of the date sheets has been made possible due to the timely submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) by schools. After completing the LOC submission process, CBSE received the final subject-related information required to prepare the examination schedule.

Why Has CBSE Released the Date Sheet 101 Days in Advance?

CBSE has highlighted several benefits of releasing the examination schedule well in advance.

Students will get sufficient time to plan their preparation, which can help reduce examination-related anxiety and improve performance. Students, parents and teachers will also be able to plan their engagements and summer vacation travel according to the examination and evaluation schedules.

The early announcement will also help schools organise academic activities more effectively. Teachers will not have to remain away from their schools for extended periods, allowing non-board classes to continue without disruption.

Additionally, schools designated as examination centres will have adequate time to make the necessary arrangements and plan their institutional activities.

CBSE Board Exam 2027 Date Sheet: Where to Download?

Students can access and download the official Class 10 and Class 12 Board Examination 2027 date sheets from the CBSE website.

To download the date sheet, students should visit the official CBSE website at www.cbse.gov.in and check the examination section for the respective Class 10 and Class 12 schedules.

Students are advised to check the official date sheet carefully and plan their preparation according to their respective subject examination dates.