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CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 ( Tentative) : 1st Exam from Feb 17 and 2nd exam from May 5

CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 ( Tentative) : 1st Exam from Feb 17 and 2nd exam from May 5

Edited By Mangane Priyanka | Updated on Mar 15, 2025 02:58 PM IST | #CBSE Class 10th

The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the CBSE Class 10 Draft Date Sheet 2026 as per the 2025 examination analysis. The CBSE board will conduct the 10th Class exams in two phases. The CBSE 10th phase 1 exams will be conducted from February 17 to March 6, 2026, while the phase 2 exams will be held from May 5 to 21, 2026. The board took this action and shared a draft scheme to conduct two board exams for Class 10 CBSE.

As per the National Education Policy 2020 recommendations, the board has developed a new scheme for conducting the CBSE Class 10 examination. From 2026, the CBSE board will conduct the 10th Class twice a year. Read the article to learn more about the CBSE Class 10 date sheet 2026.

CBSE Class 10 Exam Schedule 2026 (Draft)

ParticularsPhase 1 DatesPhase 2 Dates
CBSE Class 10 admit card 2026First week of February 2026April 22, 2026
CBSE 10th exam dates 2026February 17 to March 6, 2026May 5 to 21, 2026
CBSE Class 10 result dateApril 4, 2026June 6, 2026

Highlights of the CBSE 10th Date Sheet 2026

Based on the NEP 2020 scheme, the CBSE board exam scheme of twice a year will be implemented from 2026. Check out the highlights of the CBSE Class X date sheet below.

  • The duration of CBSE Class 10 exams would be 34 days.
  • The board examination will be spread and conducted in India and 26 countries abroad.
  • Around 26,60,000 students are expected to register for the new scheme.
  • The CBSE board will offer 84 subjects to students from 2026.
  • The tentative exam schedule would be from February 17 to March 6, 2025, and May 5 to 21, 2025, for Phase 1 and Phase 2, respectively.
  • The board is expected to evaluate about 1,72,90,000 answer books in 2026.

CBSE 10th Date Sheet 2026 for 1st & 2nd Exam

The CBSE board will conduct the Class 10 examination twice a year from 2026. Students must be careful while going through the CBSE date sheet for exam dates. The board will conduct the first exam in February/March and the second exam will be held in May 2026.

Candidates are allowed to take CBSE board examinations in up to two phases during the respective academic year. One exam would be considered as the main examination and the other would be for improvement, as per students’ desire.

CBSE 2026 Draft Date Sheet Class 10: Phase 1 (First Exam)

Exam Dates

Subjects

Day

February 17, 2026

Mathematics

Tuesday

February 21, 2026

Social Science

Saturday

February 25, 2026

Science

Wednesday

February 27, 2026

Hindi

Friday

March 2, 2026

English

Monday

March 6, 2026

Other Languages

Friday

CBSE Date Sheet 2026 Class 10 Draft: Phase 2 (Second Exam)

Exam Dates

Subjects

Day

May 5, 2026

Mathematics

Tuesday

May 9, 2026

Social Science

Saturday

May 13, 2026

Science

Wednesday

May 15, 2026

Other Languages

Friday

May 18, 2026

English

Monday

May 21, 2026

Hindi

Thursday

Important Note:

Students must note that the languages and electives like Hindi, English, Social Science, Mathematics, and Science will be conducted on a fixed day as mentioned in the exam schedule. The examination of regional and other languages will be held in a single day.

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Questions related to CBSE Class 10th

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Since you are a domicile of Karnataka and have studied under the Karnataka State Board for 11th and 12th , you are eligible for Karnataka State Quota for admission to various colleges in the state.

1. KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test): You must appear for the KCET exam, which is required for admission to undergraduate professional courses like engineering, medical, and other streams. Your exam score and rank will determine your eligibility for counseling.

2. Minority Income under 5 Lakh : If you are from a minority community and your family's income is below 5 lakh, you may be eligible for fee concessions or other benefits depending on the specific institution. Some colleges offer reservations or other advantages for students in this category.

3. Counseling and Seat Allocation:

After the KCET exam, you will need to participate in online counseling.

You need to select your preferred colleges and courses.

Seat allocation will be based on your rank , the availability of seats in your chosen colleges and your preferences.

4. Required Documents :

Domicile Certificate (proof that you are a resident of Karnataka).

Income Certificate (for minority category benefits).

Marksheets (11th and 12th from the Karnataka State Board).

KCET Admit Card and Scorecard.

This process will allow you to secure a seat based on your KCET performance and your category .

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Hello Aspirant,  Hope your doing great,  your question was incomplete and regarding  what exam your asking.

Yes, scoring above 80% in ICSE Class 10 exams typically meets the requirements to get into the Commerce stream in Class 11th under the CBSE board . Admission criteria can vary between schools, so it is advisable to check the specific requirements of the intended CBSE school. Generally, a good academic record with a score above 80% in ICSE 10th result is considered strong for such transitions.

hello Zaid,

Yes, you can apply for 12th grade as a private candidate .You will need to follow the registration process and fulfill the eligibility criteria set by CBSE for private candidates.If you haven't given the 11th grade exam ,you would be able to appear for the 12th exam directly without having passed 11th grade. you will need to give certain tests in the school you are getting addmission to prove your eligibilty.

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According to cbse norms candidates who have completed class 10th, class 11th, have a gap year or have failed class 12th can appear for admission in 12th class.for admission in cbse board you need to clear your 11th class first and you must have studied from CBSE board or any other recognized and equivalent board/school.

You are not eligible for cbse board but you can still do 12th from nios which allow candidates to take admission in 12th class as a private student without completing 11th.

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