The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has scheduled the Class 10 Board Examinations 2026 (Phase 1 main exams) to begin on February 17, 2026, with the first paper being Mathematics Standard and Mathematics Basic. According to the revised date sheet issued by CBSE on its official website cbse.gov.in, the pen-and-paper based theory exams will continue until March 11, 2026, across various subjects for students in the academic year 2025-26. Admit cards are already available for download from the official portal, and exams will be conducted in multiple shifts nationwide from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm for most papers. The authority has not announced further details yet on practical exam schedules or Phase 2 improvement exams.
CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026: Subject-Wise Schedule
The following table outlines the complete timetable for the main Phase 1 examinations as per the official revised notification:
Date
Day
Subject(s)
Time
February 17, 2026
Tuesday
Mathematics Standard (041), Mathematics Basic (241)
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
February 18, 2026
Wednesday
Home Science
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
February 20, 2026
Friday
Beauty and Wellness, Marketing and Sales, Multi Skill Foundation Course, Data Science
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
February 21, 2026
Saturday
English
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
February 23, 2026
Monday
Urdu Course A, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
February 24, 2026
Tuesday
Elements of Business
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
February 25, 2026
Wednesday
Science
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
February 26, 2026
Thursday
Security, Automotive, Agriculture, Food Production, Banking and Insurance, Healthcare, Apparel, Design Thinking, Foundation Skill for Science
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
February 27, 2026
Friday
Computer Applications, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
February 28, 2026
Saturday
Arabic, Sanskrit, Rai, Gurung, Tamang, Sherpa
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
March 2, 2026
Monday
Hindi Course A, Hindi Course B
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
March 5, 2026
Thursday
Sindhi, Malayalam, Odia, Kannada
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
March 6, 2026
Friday
Painting
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
March 7, 2026
Saturday
Social Science
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
March 9, 2026
Monday
Telugu, Russian, Limboo, Lepcha, Nepali
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
March 10, 2026
Tuesday
French
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
March 11, 2026
Wednesday
Tibetan, German, National Cadet Corps, Bhoti, Bodo, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhutia, Spanish, Kashmiri, Mizo, Bahasa Melayu, Elements of Book Keeping & Accountancy
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Exam Day Guidelines and Preparation Tips
CBSE has issued standard instructions for smooth conduct of the examinations. Candidates are required to:
Carry the original admit card 2026 and a valid school ID or photo ID to the examination centre.
Arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time to avoid last-minute rush.
Adhere to the dress code by wearing school uniform as prescribed.
Refrain from bringing electronic devices, study materials, or any prohibited items into the exam hall.
With the exams starting in just a few days from the current date of February 12, 2026, students are advised to finalise their revision plans using the official timetable and focus on core subjects like Mathematics, Science, English, Hindi, and Social Science. Regular checks on cbse.gov.in are recommended for any last-minute updates or clarifications from the board.
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