Coronavirus outbreak is literally taking the world on its nerve right now. With a panicking situation worldwide, when everybody is been asked to stay at home, CBSE Class 10 and 12 students and those who have to take their board exams are being asked to attend the exam at specified examination centres. However, due to a sudden rise in the number of coronavirus cases across the globe, CBSE and other boards have issued a set of guidelines for the examination centres.
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CBSE Class 10, CBSE Class 12 Latest Update as on 03 Sep 2026
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Checked on 03 Sep 2026
As of 03 September 2026, CBSE has not issued any new official guidelines specific to COVID-related exam centre rules for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations on its official portals.
| Exam | CBSE Class 10, CBSE Class 12 |
|---|---|
| Status | CBSE's official academic website (cbseacademic.nic.in) confirms that Sample Question Papers (SQPs) for 2025-26 are available for both Class X and Class XII. |
| Next expected | CBSE Class 10 & 12 board exam datesheet for 2026-27 expected to be released around October–November 2026 (last year: released in October 2025). |
| Official website | cbse.gov.in |
| Last verified | 03 Sep 2026 |
As of 03 September 2026, CBSE has not issued any new official guidelines specific to COVID-related exam centre rules for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations on its official portals. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the Curriculum 2026-27 and Sample Question Papers for both Class X and Class XII on cbseacademic.nic.in, signalling that the academic planning cycle for the 2026-27 session is underway. The board exam datesheet, typically released in October–November, is yet to be announced. Students should regularly monitor cbse.gov.in for any updated exam centre SOPs or COVID-related instructions, which, if issued, are usually notified ahead of the exam season. Based on previous-year patterns, CBSE board exams are expected to commence in February–March 2027, and admit cards are likely to be released in February 2027. No confirmed changes to exam format or marking scheme have been officially announced yet.
- CBSE's official academic website (cbseacademic.nic.in) confirms that Sample Question Papers (SQPs) for 2025-26 are available for both Class X and Class XII.
- CBSE has published Curriculum 2026-27 for Classes X and XII on cbseacademic.nic.in.
- A One-Day Teacher Training/Capacity Building Programme for skill subject teachers is scheduled for September 2026, per official announcements.
- No specific new COVID-related exam centre guidelines for Class 10 or Class 12 board exams are currently mentioned on the official CBSE websites as of 03 Sep 2026.
- CBSE Class 10 & 12 board exam datesheet for 2026-27 expected to be released around October–November 2026 (last year: released in October 2025).
- CBSE practical exam schedule for Class 10 & 12 expected to be announced around November–December 2026 (tentative, based on previous-year pattern).
- CBSE Class 10 & 12 admit cards expected approximately 2–3 weeks before the commencement of board exams, likely February 2027 (tentative).
- CBSE Class 10 & 12 board exams (Theory) tentatively expected to begin in February–March 2027, following the established annual pattern.
- CBSE Class 10 results expected around May 2027 and Class 12 results around May–June 2027, based on previous-year release patterns (not yet confirmed).
- Any updated exam centre guidelines or COVID-related SOPs, if issued, expected to appear on cbse.gov.in closer to the exam season (October–December 2026).
Sources: CBSE Official Website · CBSE Academic Website
CBSE has directed board examination centres to ensure sitting arrangement with adequate distance between students to contain the coronavirus spread. Invigilators should cover face with masks, handkerchiefs during examination.
List of Instructions released by CBSE
CBSE has released a new list of instructions for the students to follow. The CBSE Class 10 exams will end on 20 March 2020 while the Class 12 exams will end on 30 March 2020.
Following the orders issued the Union Ministry of Health, a look at the directives issued to exam centres.
- There has to at least 1 metre between two examinees.
- The centres should not allow more than 24 students in a room, maintaining the distance.
- All exam centres have to ensure that the distance between two examinees is not less than 1 metre. If an examination hall is small in size then, the number of students taking exams can be divided into two rooms as well as the invigilators.
- Moreover, students can carry their masks and sanitizers and the examination centre should also be equipped with the two.
- The school may utilize all the available rooms and space at the centre to ensure the distance and precaution for students.
A circular issued by Goa Education Director Vandana Rao informed that exams for Classes IX to XII will be held as per schedule with schools asked to seat students one metre apart.
A total of 1889878 candidates are registered to appear in Class 10 and 1206893 candidates are registered to appear in Class 12 boards.
In Class 10, as many as 788195 are girls while 1101664 are boys and 19 transgender’s students, while in Class 12, 522819 are girls, 684068 are boys and 6 transgender students.
Also Read: CBSE Class 10th Timetable
Also Read: CBSE Class 12th Timetable
Major Changes This Year
No major change to the CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility, or marking scheme has been officially announced as of 03 September 2026. The Curriculum 2026-27 has been published on cbseacademic.nic.in, but specific alterations to the board exam structure are not yet confirmed. COVID-related exam centre guidelines that were previously in place are no longer prominently featured on the official website, suggesting they may have been discontinued — but no formal notification confirming their withdrawal has been sighted. Students should watch cbse.gov.in for any fresh circulars before the exam season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has CBSE issued new COVID exam centre guidelines for Class 10 and Class 12 in 2026?
As of 03 September 2026, no new COVID-specific exam centre guidelines for CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 are visible on the official CBSE website (cbse.gov.in). Students should check the official portal for any updates closer to the exam season.
When will the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exam datesheet for 2026-27 be released?
The official datesheet has not been released yet. Based on previous-year patterns, CBSE typically releases the board exam datesheet in October–November. This is tentative and not yet confirmed by CBSE.
Where can students find CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 exam updates?
All official updates, circulars, and notifications are published on cbse.gov.in (for exam administration) and cbseacademic.nic.in (for academic resources such as syllabus and sample papers).
Are CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Sample Question Papers for 2025-26 available?
Yes. CBSE has officially made Sample Question Papers (SQPs) for 2025-26 available for both Class X and Class XII on cbseacademic.nic.in.
When are CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exams expected in 2027?
Based on the established annual pattern, CBSE board exams for Class 10 and Class 12 are tentatively expected to begin in February–March 2027. This is not yet officially confirmed for the 2026-27 session.
Has CBSE changed the syllabus or exam pattern for Class 10 or Class 12 for 2026-27?
CBSE has published the Curriculum 2026-27 on its academic website, but no officially confirmed major changes to the Class 10 or Class 12 exam pattern or marking scheme have been announced as of 03 September 2026.
When will CBSE Class 10 and 12 admit cards be released for the 2026-27 board exams?
Admit cards are typically released 2–3 weeks before the commencement of board exams. Based on previous years, this is tentatively expected around February 2027, but no official date has been confirmed yet.
When are CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 results expected for the 2026-27 session?
Based on previous-year patterns, CBSE Class 10 results are typically declared around May and Class 12 results around May–June. These are estimates for the 2026-27 session and have not yet been confirmed by the board.