The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the complete CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026 date sheet. This year marks a historic change in the board examination system, as students will now appear for two sets of exams—Exam 1 and Exam 2—within the same academic year.
According to the official notification, the first phase of CBSE Class 10 exams (Exam 1) will start on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and will end on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The second phase (Exam 2) is scheduled for May–June 2026, offering students an additional attempt in the same year.
CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026 Schedule (Exam 1)
| Date | Day | Subject | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Social Science | 087 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Friday | Hindi Course A, B | 002, 085 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Monday | Science | 086 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Friday | Mathematics Standard, Basic | 041, 241 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Tuesday | English Language & Literature | 184 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Friday | Home Science | 064 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Monday | Computer Applications | 165 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Thursday | Sanskrit | 122 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Monday | Information Technology | 402 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Painting | 049 |
(Note: This is a sample structure based on CBSE’s official timetable shared for 2026. Students should cross-check with the official PDF on the CBSE website for final confirmation.)
Number of Students & Subjects
- Total Students (Class 10 & 12 combined): Approx. 45 lakh
- Subjects Covered: 204
- New Policy Goal: Academic relief and broader opportunities for students
Key Highlights for CBSE 2026 Board Exam
- Two exams in one year – a first-ever dual system in CBSE history.
- Flexibility: Students can appear for both exams or choose improvement.
- Stress-free learning: Spreading syllabus and exam pressure across two phases.
- Earlier timetable release: Helps schools and students align preparation.
CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026 Schedule (Exam 2 – May/June)
The second phase of CBSE Class 10 exams (Exam 2) will be held in May–June 2026. This attempt is mainly for students who wish to improve their performance or those who could not appear in the first phase
| Date | Day | Subject | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th May 2026 | Friday | Mathematics Standard | 041 |
| 15th May 2026 | Friday | Mathematics Basic | 241 |
| 16th May 2026 | Saturday | Compartment Subjects | – |
| 18th May 2026 | Monday | Compartment Subjects | – |
| 19th May 2026 | Tuesday | Science | 086 |
| 20th May 2026 | Wednesday | Compartment Subjects | – |
| 21th May 2026 | Thursday | Compartment Subjects | – |
| 22th May 2026 | Friday | Social Science | 087 |
| 23th May 2026 | Saturday | Compartment Subjects | – |
| 25th May 2026 | Monday | Compartment Subjects | – |
| 26th May 2026 | Tuesday | Language | – |
| 27th May 2026 | Wednesday | Compartment Subjects | – |
| 28th May 2026 | Thursday | Compartment Subjects | – |
| 29th May 2026 | Friday | Compartment Subjects | – |
| 30th May 2026 | Saturday | Language | – |
The CBSE Class 10th Board Exams 2026 bring a revolutionary change in the way board exams are conducted. With Exam 1 in February–March and Exam 2 in May–June, students now have more opportunities to excel without the burden of “one-shot success.”
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Parents and schools are advised to support students in preparing systematically and making the best use of this dual-exam opportunity. For authentic updates, students should regularly visit the official CBSE website (cbse.gov.in).