UP, TN 10th, 12th exam dates 2027 out; CBSE Class 10 date sheet expected

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Tamil Nadu DGE has scheduled TN 10th public exams from March 17 to April 12, 2027, and TN 12th exams from March 3 to March 29, 2027.
Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) will conduct Class 10 and 12 examinations from February 5 to February 24, 2027, in two shifts.
Maharashtra HSC exams are set for February 8 to March 16, 2027, and SSC exams from February 15 to March 11, 2027.
Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) Class 10 and 12 theory papers are from February 24 to March 18, 2027, with Class 12 theory papers specifically from February 17 to March 19, 2027.
CBSE Class 10 date sheet 2027 is anticipated on cbse.gov.in, with the first Board examination beginning around mid-February 2027.

Several state education boards across India have announced their Class 10 and Class 12 board examination timetables for the 2027 academic year. The announcements, made on or before October 20, 2026, provide students with crucial information regarding the schedule, timings, and other details for the upcoming examinations.

These releases come as students prepare for the 2027 board exams, with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) also expected to publish its date sheet for Class 10 and 12 soon. The advance release of these schedules aims to inform the large number of candidates, including 52.30 lakh for the UP Board, about the examination framework.

State Board Exam Schedules for 2027

The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) has released the dates for its 10th and 12th public examinations for 2027. The TN 10th public exams are scheduled to take place from March 17 to April 12, 2027. Concurrently, the TN HSC 12th exams will be conducted from March 3 to March 29, 2027. Students can access these timetables on the official website of the DGE.

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has also announced the UP Board timetable 2027. Class 10 and Class 12 examinations are slated from February 5 to February 24, 2027. These exams will be held in two shifts: an morning session from 8:30 am to 11:45 am and an afternoon session from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has scheduled its HSC exams from February 8 to March 16, 2027, and SSC exams from February 15 to March 11, 2027. The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has published its timetable, with Class 10 and 12 theory papers from February 24, 2027, to March 18, 2027. Specifically, MPBSE 12th exam dates for theory papers are from February 17, 2027, to March 19, 2027. The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has scheduled Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 from March 22 to April 5, 2027, and SSLC Exam 2 from May 24 to May 31, 2027.

Board Exam dates or status	Board	Class
February 5–24, 2027	UP Board	Class 10, 12
February 8–March 16, 2027	Maharashtra	HSC
February 15–March 11, 2027	Maharashtra	SSC
February 24, 2027 to March 18, 2027	MPBSE	Class 10, 12 (theory papers)
February 17, 2027 to March 19, 2027	MPBSE	12th exam dates (theory papers)
March 22–April 5, 2027	Karnataka	SSLC Exam 1
March 17 to April 12	TN	10th public exams
March 3 to 29	TN	12th public exams
TBA	AP Inter, RBSE	NA

CBSE Class 10 and 12 Exam Schedule 2027

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 Date Sheet 2027 is expected to be released on cbse.gov.in. The first or main Board examination for Class 10 is anticipated to begin around mid-February 2027, with a second Board examination conducted in May 2027. This two-Board exam system for Class 10 was introduced from the 2026 examinations onwards, where the first exam is compulsory and the second is for improvement or compartment categories. CBSE Class 10 major papers generally begin at 10:30 AM, and the duration of exams can vary by subject.

Practical and internal assessments for CBSE Class 10 winter-bound schools are scheduled for November-December 2026, while for other schools, these assessments will take place in January-February 2027. The CBSE Date Sheet 2026 was released 110 days in advance, with Class 10 Board Exams 2026 beginning on February 17, 2026, and concluding on March 10, 2026. Class 12 Board Exams 2026 ended on April 9, 2026. Students are advised to check cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.nic.in for the official release of the 2027 date sheet and to verify subject codes and timings.

Particulars	Expected/Prescribed Window
Practical/Internal Assessment – Winter-bound Schools	November-December 2026
Practical/Internal Assessment – Other Schools	January-February 2027
First/Main Board	From mid-February 2027
Second Board	May 2027

Checking Bihar Board and Other Updates

Students awaiting the Bihar Board Class 10 and 12 date sheets for 2027 are advised to check the official websites biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and biharboardonline.com for updates. As of October 20, 2026, the specific dates for these examinations have not yet been released by the Bihar Board.

For all other state boards, students should regularly visit the official websites of their respective education boards for the latest announcements and to download the official timetable PDF. It is also recommended that students check with their schools for the exact practical, project, and internal assessment schedules as they become available.