Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled class 10th and 12th exams for the year 2021. Today PM Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary, School and Higher Education Secretaries and other top officials to review the board examinations to be held at various levels in view of the developing Corona situation. Earlier, CBSE Board 10th and 12th exams were to be held from 04 May 2021. However, now new dates and details will be announced in the month of June. On 01 June 2021, the situation will be reviewed by the central board and after that new date, sheet will be released for CBSE 12th exams.
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CBSE Class 10, CBSE Class 12 2027 Latest Update as on 03 Sep 2026
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Checked on 03 Sep 2026
As of 03 September 2026, CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) has not yet released the official timetable or date sheet for CBSE Board Exams 2027 for Class 10 and Class 12.
As of 03 September 2026, CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) has not yet released the official timetable or date sheet for CBSE Board Exams 2027 for Class 10 and Class 12. The board has, however, published the Curriculum 2026-27 on its academic portal, confirming the syllabus framework in place for the upcoming board cycle. No exam schedule notification has appeared on cbse.gov.in as of today. Based on previous-year patterns, students can expect the date sheet to be released in November–December 2026, with theory exams commencing in February–March 2027 and practical exams beginning in January 2027. Sample Question Papers for 2026-27 are also anticipated around October–November 2026. Students preparing for CBSE Board Exams 2027 should regularly check the official website for any new announcements and begin their preparations using the published Curriculum 2026-27.
- CBSE has published the Curriculum 2026-27 on cbseacademic.nic.in, which governs the academic year leading up to the 2027 board exams.
- Sample Question Papers (SQP) for 2025-26 for both Class X and Class XII are available on cbseacademic.nic.in; SQPs for 2026-27 have not yet been released.
- No official timetable, date sheet, or notification for CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams 2027 has been released on cbse.gov.in or cbseacademic.nic.in as of 03 Sep 2026.
- Practical exams for Class 10 and Class 12 2027 expected to begin in January 2027 (last year: January 2026 — based on previous-year pattern).
- CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exam 2027 timetable/date sheet expected to be released around November–December 2026 (last year: released in December 2025 — based on previous-year pattern).
- Theory board exams for Class 10 and Class 12 2027 expected to commence in February–March 2027 (last year: exams began 15 Feb 2026 — based on previous-year pattern).
- CBSE Board Exam 2027 admit cards expected to be available approximately 2–3 weeks before the exam start date, likely February 2027 (tentative, based on previous-year pattern).
- Sample Question Papers (SQPs) for 2026-27 (Class X and XII) expected to be released on cbseacademic.nic.in by October–November 2026 (last year: released around October 2025 — based on previous-year pattern).
- CBSE Board Exam 2027 results expected in May–June 2027 (last year: results declared in May 2026 — based on previous-year pattern).
Sources: CBSE Official Website · CBSE Academic Website
In the wake of constantly increasing a number of COVID-19 cases and keeping the well being of the students at priority, it has been decided that CBSE will not hold board exams for class 10th this year. Also, the exams for class 12th has been postponed for now. Due to the increasing number of COVID cases, CBSE has cancelled class 10th board exams. The board has also postponed class 12th exams. As per the official press release, schools in 11 states are shut and the number of COVID cases are increasing day by day. Since CBSE boards are held at the National level, this decision has been taken.
The Prime Minister stated that the well being of the students has to be the top priority for the Government. He also stated that the Centre would keep in mind the best interests of the students and ensure that their health is taken care of at the same time their academic interests are not harmed.
Taking into consideration of the present pandemic and school closures, and also taking into account the safety and well-being of the students, the following decisions have been taken:
The Board Exams for Class 10th to be held from 4 May to 14 June 2021 are hereby cancelled. The results of the Class 10th Board will be prepared on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by the Board. Any candidate who is not satisfied with the marks allocated to him/her on this basis will be given an opportunity to sit in an exam as and when the conditions are conducive to hold the exams.
The Board Exams for Class 12th to be held from 04 May to 14 June 2021 are hereby postponed. These exams will be held hereafter. The situation will be reviewed on 01 June 2021 by the Board, and details will be shared subsequently. A notice of at least 15 days will be given before the start of the examinations.
Students were waiting for any announcement regarding the CBSE 12th Board Exam 2021 but no decision was taken in this regard. According to media reports, the ministry has not agreed to cancel the examinations, but it has not rejected them. Earlier, the Ministry of Education had told that the decision on the CBSE examinations is expected to be taken by May 24, 25.
CBSE 10th Time Table 2021 (Old)
Class 10 CBSE Board exam has been cancelled. So this date sheet is no more valid.
The old date sheet for CBSE 10th exams was as follows:
| CBSE 10th Subjects | Dates | Exam time |
|---|---|---|
| Odia Kannada Lepcha |
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| English communicative English Language & Literature |
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| Hindi Course A Hindi Course B |
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| Urdu Bengali Tamil Persian Bahasa Melayu Thai Elem Book |
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| French German |
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| Painting | ||
| NATIONAL CADET CORPS GURUNG CARNATIC MUSIC (MEL INS) HINDUSTANI MUSIC (VOCAL) HINDUSTANI MUSIC (MEL INS) HINDUSTANI MUSIC (PER INS) |
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| Home science | ||
| Science Theory Science w/o Practical |
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| Japenese Elements of Business Carnatic Music (Vocal) Carnatic Music (Per inst) |
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| TELUGU SINDHI MARATHI GUJARATI MANIPURI ASSAMESE TIBETAN NEPALI LIMBOO TELUGU – TELANGANA BODO TANGKHUL BHUTIA SPANISH KASHMIRI MIZO RAI TAMANG SHERPA |
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| Social Science | ||
| Information technology Introduction to Tourism Artificial Intelligence |
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| RETAIL SECURITY AUTOMOTIVE INTRODUCTION TO FIN.MARKETS BEAUTY & WELLNESS AGRICULTURE FOOD PRODUCTION FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS BANKING & INSURANCE MARKETING & SALES HEALTH CARE APPAREL MEDIA MULTI SKILL FOUND. COURSE |
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| Mathematics Standard Mathematics Basic |
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| Arabic Sanskrit |
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| Malayalam Punjabi Russian Urdu Course B |
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| Computer Applications |
CBSE 12th Time Table 2021 (Old)
Class 12th CBSE Board exam has been cancelled. So this date sheet is no more valid.
| Date | Morning Shift | Evening Shift |
| English Elective English Core |
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| Taxation Carnatic Music Vocal Carnative Music Melins Hindustani Music VocalHindustani Music Melins Hindustani Music Perins |
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| — | Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Nepali Automotive Financial Markets MgtInsuranceElectronic TechnologyMedical Diagnostics Kuchipudi Oddissi |
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| Physical Education | — | |
| Engineering Graphics Food Production Media Shorthand (English) Textile Design |
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| Typography and Computer Application Fashion Studies |
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| Business Studies Business Administration |
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| Accountancy | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Political Science | ||
| Legal Studies Urdu Core Salesmanship |
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| Urdu Elective Sanskrit Elective Sanskrit Core Front Office Operations Air Conditioning Refrigerator Design |
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| Healthcare Painting Sculpture App / Commercial Art |
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| Biology Office Procedure and Practical |
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| Economics | ||
| Physics Applied Physics |
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| French | Horticulture Electrical Technology Cost Accounting Short Hand Music Production Food Nutrition and Dietetics Early Childhood Care |
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| Sociology | — | |
| Informatics Computer Science Informatics Practical Computer Science |
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| Mathematics Applied Mathematics (Acad) Applied Mathematics (Skill) |
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| Hindi Elective Hindi Core |
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| Web Application Tourism |
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| Geography | — | |
| Punjabi Bengali MarathiArabicTeleguJapanese |
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| Physcology | — | |
| Home Science | — | |
| Physics Applied Physics |
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| Banking Yoga Graphics Kathak Bharatnaryam |
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| History | — | |
| Entrepreneurship BiotechnologyLibrary and Info Science/Beauty and Welness Agriculture |
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| National Cadet Corps Marketing Geo Spatial Technology |
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| Retail Mass Media & Studies |
Tamil Telegu Sindhi Gujarati |
Major Changes This Year
No major change has been officially announced yet for CBSE Board Exams 2027 regarding exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, marking scheme, or mode of examination. The Curriculum 2026-27 has been published on cbseacademic.nic.in, but no specific structural changes to the board exam format have been officially communicated as of 03 Sep 2026. Students are advised to follow the 2026-27 curriculum and monitor cbse.gov.in for any official circulars announcing changes to assessment patterns or exam structure for the 2027 board examinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the CBSE Board Exam 2027 date sheet for Class 10 and Class 12 been released?
No. As of 03 September 2026, CBSE has not released the official timetable or date sheet for Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams 2027. It is tentatively expected around November–December 2026, based on previous-year patterns.
When are CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams 2027 expected to begin?
Based on previous-year patterns, theory exams are expected to begin in February–March 2027. This is not officially confirmed yet; the exact dates will be available once CBSE releases the official timetable.
Where can I check the official CBSE 2027 exam schedule?
The official timetable, when released, will be available on cbse.gov.in. Students should check this site regularly for updates.
When will CBSE release Sample Question Papers (SQPs) for 2026-27?
SQPs for the 2025-26 session are currently available on cbseacademic.nic.in. Based on past patterns, SQPs for 2026-27 (relevant for 2027 board exams) are tentatively expected around October–November 2026, though this is not yet confirmed officially.
Has CBSE announced any changes to the exam pattern or syllabus for Board Exams 2027?
No official change to the exam pattern, marking scheme, or syllabus has been announced for CBSE Board Exams 2027 as of 03 Sep 2026. The Curriculum 2026-27 is published on cbseacademic.nic.in and should be followed for preparation.
When will CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 practical exams for 2027 be held?
Practical exams are tentatively expected in January 2027, consistent with previous-year patterns. CBSE has not officially announced practical exam dates for 2027 yet.
When are CBSE Board Exam 2027 results expected?
Based on previous-year patterns, CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 results for 2027 are tentatively expected in May–June 2027. No official announcement regarding result dates has been made yet.
What should students do now to prepare for CBSE Board Exams 2027?
Students should follow the officially published Curriculum 2026-27 available on cbseacademic.nic.in, refer to Sample Question Papers from previous sessions, and keep checking cbse.gov.in for official notifications on the timetable and any exam-related updates.
