CBSE Latest News 2026: Class 10 & 12 Exam Updates

CBSE Latest News 2026: Class 10 & 12 Exam Updates

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CBSE Class 10th Exam Date:17 Feb' 26 - 17 Feb' 26

Manasvini GuptaUpdated on 24 Sep 2025, 07:24 PM IST

Recently, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made various changes in the CBSE board exam 2026. The Class 10 and 12 date sheets have also been published. The board shares all the latest CBSE 2026 news and updates through the official CBSE websites. Staying updated with the latest announcements and updates is important for both teachers and students, as the overall motive of enhancing the educational framework can come to pass.

CBSE Latest News 2026: Class 10 & 12 Exam Updates
CBSE Latest News 2026

In this article, we have outlined the latest CBSE news 2026, highlighting recent developments. All the latest updates are shared by CBSE through their websites, which include cbseacademic.nic.in, cbse.gov.in and cbseresults.nic.in. Read further to know the CBSE board exam latest updates 2026.

CBSE Latest News 2026

As per the latest news released by the CBSE, various significant developments have taken place. In the following sections, we have mentioned a few latest updates on board exams and other events:

CBSE Tentative Date Sheet Released

On September 24, the board released the CBSE Class 10, 12 date sheet for the first and second exams. This year, the board is planning to conduct Class 10 in two phases. Class 12 exams will be held in a single phase from February 17 to April 9, 2026.

Tentative CBSE Class 10th Board Exam Schedule 2026

Particulars

CBSE 10th Phase I exam (Term 1)

CBSE 10th Phase II exam (Term 2)

Exam dates

February 17 to March 9, 2026

May 15 to June 1, 2026

Admit card release date

First week of February 2026

First week of May 2026

Result declaration date

By April 20, 2026

By June 30, 2026

CBSE Private Candidate Forms 2026 Released

The CBSE private candidate forms 2026 were released on September 9, 2025. Students could apply until September 30, 2025, through cbse.gov.in. Eligible candidates include those under the Fail, Compartment, or Essential Repeat categories, as well as students looking to improve marks for CBSE Class 10 and 12. The process involves filling out the form, paying the fee, and uploading documents. Complete details on the CBSE private candidate form can be accessed by clicking on the link provided

CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2026 (Twice a Year)

  • The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct the CBSE 10th exams twice a year.

  • The tentative exam schedule is available on the official website of CBSE. The CBSE 10th Phase 1 and Phase 2 exam dates can be accessed by clicking on the link provided.

  • The dual-exam approach is aimed at reducing the exam pressure and providing students with an additional opportunity to improve their performance.

  • CBSE 10th term 1 and term 2 exams will be conducted on the full current CBSE 10th syllabus 2025-26, with no reduction, and the same examination centres will be allotted for both terms.

  • The CBSE 10th results 2026 for Phase I exams will be declared by April 20, 2026, and results for CBSE 10th Phase 2 exams will be declared by June 30, 2026.


CBSE Class 12 Board Exam Schedule 2026

  • CBSE has also announced the tentative CBSE 12th exam schedule 2026.

  • Similar to Class 10, the CBSE Class 12 exams will be based on the full CBSE 12th syllabus, with no changes in the scheme of studies.

  • Around 20 lakh students are expected to appear for the CBSE Class 12 exams 2026.

  • The CBSE 12th exam 2026 will be tentatively held from February 17 to April 4, 2026. The complete exam schedule will be announced soon.

CBSE Class 10th Syllabus 2025-26
Students can access the subject-wise CBSE Class 10 syllabus for the 2025–26 academic session.
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CBSE Open Book Exams for Class 9th from 2026-27

  • Another major reform under the latest CBSE news 2026 is the introduction of CBSE open-Book Exam (OBE) for Class 9 students, beginning from the 2026-27 academic session.

  • The subjects that will be covered include Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science

  • The frequency of OBE 9th exams will be each term of the academic year.

  • The purpose of CBSE 9th OBE is to encourage application-based learning and reduce rote memorisation among students. Students can read the complete story and its impact on the Class 10 board exams by clicking on the link provided above.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the CBSE Class 10th board exam dates 2026?
A:

As per the latest CBSE 2026 news on the Class 10 board exam schedule, the Phase I exams will be held from February 17 to March 9, 2026, while the Phase II exams will take place from May 15 to June 1, 2026.

Q: When will the CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 be conducted?
A:

As per the tentative CBSE Class 12 exam schedule 2026, the exams are scheduled from February 17 to April 9, 2026.

Q: Where can I check the official CBSE latest news and updates 2026?
A:

Students can track cbse.gov.in, cbaseacademic..nic.in and cbseresults.nic.in to get the latest updates and developments.

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