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

Mangane PriyankaUpdated on 26 Aug 2025, 10:35 AM IST
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The Central Board of Secondary Education released the CBSE Class 10 draft date sheet 2026 for the 2026 examination. From 2026, 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.

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

As per the National Education Policy 2020 recommendations, the board has developed a new scheme for conducting the CBSE Class 10 examination twice a year. The board releases the CBSE 10th exam schedule in a PDF format. Students can download the CBSE schedule for class 10 online through the official website, cbse.gov.in. Read the article to learn more about the CBSE Class 10 date sheet 2026.

CBSE Class 10 Exam Schedule 2026 (Draft)

ParticularsPhase 1 Dates (CBSE Term 1) Phase 2 Dates (CBSE Term 2)
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 dateBy April 20, 2026By June 30, 2026

Highlights of the CBSE 10th Date Sheet 2026

Based on the NEP 2020 scheme, the CBSE board exam twice a year scheme 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 CBSE 10th Term 1 and CBSE Term 2 tentative exam schedules would be from February 17 to March 6, 2025, and May 5 to 21, 2025, respectively.
  • The board is expected to evaluate about 1,72,90,000 answer books in 2026.
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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 is expected to be held in May 2026.

Candidates are allowed to take CBSE Term 1 and Term 2 board examinations in up to two phases during the respective academic year. One exam would be considered the main examination, and the other would be for improvement, as per the students’ desire.

CBSE 2026 Draft Date Sheet Class 10: Phase 1 (First Term 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 Term 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Has the CBSE 10th date sheet 2026 released?
A:

The CBSE Board released the draft date sheet for the Class 10 examination. The detailed and final CBSE 10th Class 2026 date sheet will be released by the board in November 2025. 

Q: What is the duration of the CBSE Class 10 exams for both phases?
A:

The board will conduct the CBSE 10th Class exams over a duration of 34 days for two phases. 

Q: When will the CBSE Class 10 exams 2026 be held?
A:

The CBSE Board will conduct the 10th Class exams in two phases from 2026. The Phase 1 exams will be held from February 17 to March 6, 2026, while the Phase 2 exams will be conducted from May 5 to 21, 2026. 

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Questions related to CBSE Class 10th

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Have a question related to CBSE Class 10th ?

Hello,

If you want to get your 10th marksheet online, you just need to visit an official website like https://www.cbse.gov.in/ or https://results.cbse.nic.in/ for the CBSE board, and for the state board, you can check their website and provide your roll number, security PIN provided by the school, and school code to download the result.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello, if you are searching for Class 10 books for exam preparation, the right study material can make a big difference. Standard textbooks recommended by the board should be your first priority as they cover the syllabus completely. Along with that, reference books and guides can help in practicing extra questions and understanding concepts in detail. You can check the recommended books for exam preparation from the link I am sharing here.
https://school.careers360.com/ncert/ncert-books-for-class-10
https://school.careers360.com/boards/cbse/cbse-best-reference-books-for-cbse-class-10-exam

Hello Dinesh !

As per CBSE board guidelines for internal assessment for class 10th you will have to give a 80 marks board exam and 20 marks internal assessment. The internal assessment will be at the end of your year.

For knowing the definite structure of the internal assessment you will have to ask your teachers or your seniors in the school as CBSE has provided flexibility in choosing the methods of internal assessment to schools. For more details related to assessment scheme for class 10 given by CBSE you can visit: Assessment scheme (http://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/CurriculumMain2Sec/Curriculum_Sec_2021- 22.pdf)

I Hope you have understood it!

Hello

You asked about Class 10 sample paper board exam and most important questions. Practicing sample papers and previous year questions is one of the best ways to prepare for the board exam because it gives a clear idea of the exam pattern and types of questions asked. Schools and teachers usually recommend students to solve at least the last five years question papers along with model papers released by the board.

For Class 10 board exams, the most important areas are Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, and Hindi or regional language. In Mathematics, questions from Algebra, Linear Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Probability are repeatedly seen. For Science, the key chapters are Chemical Reactions, Acids Bases and Salts, Metals and Non metals, Life Processes, Heredity, Light and Electricity. In Social Science, priority should be given to Nationalism, Resources and Development, Agriculture, Power Sharing, Democratic Politics, and Economics related topics. In English, focus on unseen passages, grammar exercises, and important writing tasks like letter writing and essays.

CBSE Sample Papers 2026: How to Download

Follow these steps to access the SQPs and marking schemes:

Step 1: Visit https://cbseacademic.nic.in/

Step 2: Click on the link titled “CBSE Sample Papers 2026”

Step 3: A PDF will open with links to Class 10 and 12 sample papers

Step 4: Select your class (Class 10 or Class 12)

Step 5: Choose your subject

Step 6: Download both the sample paper and its marking scheme





If you are looking for Class 10 previous year question papers for 2026 preparation, you can easily access them through the links I’ll be attaching. These papers are very helpful because they give you a clear idea about the exam pattern, marking scheme, and the type of questions usually asked in board exams. Practicing these will not only improve your time management but also help you identify important chapters and commonly repeated questions.
https://school.careers360.com/boards/cbse/cbse-previous-year-question-papers-class-10
https://school.careers360.com/boards/cbse/cbse-previous-year-question-papers