Due to the COVID-19 pandemic rising cases and lockdown situation CBSE has cancelled class X and XII board exams for session 2021. The class 12 exam was cancelled on June 1 after a high-level meeting between PM Narendra Modi and education ministers and education secretaries of the different states of India. The Board will take steps to compile the results of class XII students as per well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner. Also, ICSE and CISE have cancelled class 10th and 12th exams for session 2021.
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CBSE Class 12 2027 Latest Update as on 03 Sep 2026
Checked on 03 Sep 2026
As of 03 September 2026, CBSE has not yet released an official notification, registration circular, or date sheet for the CBSE Class 12 2027 board examinations.
As of 03 September 2026, CBSE has not yet released an official notification, registration circular, or date sheet for the CBSE Class 12 2027 board examinations. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has, however, published the Curriculum 2026-27 on cbseacademic.nic.in, confirming the academic framework for students currently in Class 12 who will appear for boards in 2027. The exam cycle is at an early preparatory stage. Based on the previous-year pattern, school-level registration (LOC submission) is expected to open around October–November 2026, followed by the date sheet in December 2026 or January 2027, and theory exams beginning in February–March 2027. Students should study the 2026-27 curriculum, watch for Sample Question Papers expected soon, and track official announcements on cbse.gov.in. No state-specific cancellation affecting CBSE has been officially confirmed. Official website: cbse.gov.in.
- CBSE has published the Curriculum 2026-27 on cbseacademic.nic.in, confirming the academic framework applicable to the 2026-27 session (Class 12 batch appearing in 2027).
- Sample Question Papers (SQP) for 2025-26 Class XII are available on cbseacademic.nic.in; SQPs for 2026-27 have not yet been released officially.
- No official notification, date sheet, or registration circular for CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2027 has been published on cbse.gov.in or cbseacademic.nic.in as on 03 Sep 2026.
- Registration/LOC (List of Candidates) submission by schools expected to open around October–November 2026 (in 2025-26 cycle, LOC window opened in October 2025).
- CBSE Class 12 2027 Date Sheet expected to be released around December 2026–January 2027, based on previous-year pattern (2026 date sheet released in December 2025).
- Practical/Internal Assessment likely to be scheduled in January–February 2027, consistent with past cycles.
- CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2027 (Theory) tentatively expected to begin in February–March 2027, following the standard annual pattern.
- Sample Question Papers for 2026-27 (relevant to Class 12 2027 batch) expected to be released on cbseacademic.nic.in by September–October 2026, based on prior-year timelines.
- CBSE Class 12 2027 results tentatively expected in May–June 2027, consistent with recent years (2026 results declared in May 2026).
Sources: CBSE Official Website · CBSE Academic Website
States who have decided to cancel the board exam 2021
The states which have cancelled board exams are mentioned below:
Gujarat State Board
Gujarat Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama announced that the Class 12 and 10th exam conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) and GSEB respectively have been cancelled considering the centre’s decision to cancel the Class 12 CBSE board exams.
- Check here Gujarat Board Class 10th Time Table 2021
- Click here for Gujarat Board Class 10th Result 2021
- Click here to know details about Gujarat Board Class XII Result 2021
Madhya Pradesh State Board
MP Board of Secondary Education would not be holding the Class 12 MP board exams and has also cancelled the class 10th exam. The students of class 10th will be assessed based on their mid-term or pre-board exams, unit tests and internal assessment.
- Check here for MP Board Class 10th Result 2021
- Click here to know more details about MP Board Class 12th Result 2021
Rajasthan State Board
Rajasthan Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasra announced at a press conference that the RBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exams 2021 were cancelled. He added that the education department will soon come up with a formula to evaluate marks for the students.
- Click here to know more about Rajasthan Board Class 10th Result 2021
- Check to know more about Rajasthan Board Class 12th Result 2021
Haryana State Board
Haryana Education Minister Kanwar Pal announced that the Haryana School Education Board had decided to cancel the Haryana Class 10th and 12 board exams 2021 following the central government. Haryana board matriculation results is likely to be announced by 15 June, says minister Kanwar Pal. He also notified that those students who will be not satisfied with their results will be allowed to appear for the examinations when the situation is conducive whereas for Class 12 result, Haryana government will conduct an internal assessment.
- Click here to know more about Haryana Board Class 10th Result 2021
- Check to know more about Haryana Board Class 12th Result 2021
Goa State Board
The Goa Board has cancelled the Class 10th and 12 board exams 2021. A circular by Goa board stated that students who were not satisfied with the marks provided by the board could appear for the exam later on.
- Click here for more details about GOA Board Class 10th Result 2021
- Check to know more about GOA Board Class 12th Result 2021
Karnataka State Board
Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Sureshkumar announced that the II PU exams have been cancelled in the state, the students will be promoted to the next standard without holding the examinations.
- Click here for more details about Karnataka Board Class 10th Result 2021
- Check to know more about Karnataka Board Class 12th Result 2021
Maharashtra State Board
State Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Vijay Wadettiwar announced the cancellation of the state board exams 2021 for Classes 10 and 12.
- Check here for more details about Maharashtra Board Class 10th Result 2021
- Check to know more about Maharashtra Board Class 12th Result 2021
Odisha State Board
The Odisha government decided to cancel the Class 10 and 12 board exams 2021 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education and Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) and evaluate students on well-defined objective criteria.
- Check here for more details about Odisha Board Class 10th Result 2021
- Check to know more about Odisha Board Class 12th Result 2021
Telangana State Board
The Telangana government has cancelled the class 10th exam. Check here for more details about Telangana Board Class 10th Result 2021
Tamil Nadu State Board
The Tamil Nadu government has cancelled the class 10th and 12th exam 2021. TN +2 Public Exams 2021 has been cancelled. CM M.K. Stalin announced not to conduct Class 12 State Board Examinations in the state this year.
- Check here for Tamil Board Class 1oth Date Sheet 2021
- Click for details about Tamil Board Class 12th Exam Time Table 2021
- Check here Tamil Nadu Class 10th Result 2021
- Check here Tamil Nadu Class 12th Result 2021
Uttarakhand State Board
State Education Minister Arvind Pandey announced the cancellation of the Uttarakhand intermediate Class 12 board exam 2021 and also class 10th exam has been cancelled. UBSE 10th results will be announced on the basis of Class 9 and 10 marks whereas the details on the alternative assessment scheme to prepare the UK Board 12th Result 2021 will be announced soon.
Uttar Pradesh State Board
The UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 board exams 2021 were cancelled by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Council on Thursday as per the announcement by UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Twitter.
- Check here for UP Board Class 10th Result 2021
- Click here to know more details about UP Board Class 12th Result 2021
West Bengal State Board
The West Bengal government has decided to cancel the state board class 10th and 12th exams for session 2021.
- Check here for WB Board Class 1oth Date Sheet 2021
- Click for details about West Bengal Board Class 12th Exam Time Table 2021
Jharkhand State Board
Owing to the current covid situation in the state, the JAC has decided to cancel the class 10th & 12th examinations for session 2020-21. “In the view of COVID19 situation, Jharkhand Academic Council has decided to cancel the class 10th & 12th examinations for this session,” State’s Directorate of Information and Public Relations said.
List of states yet to take a decision on the board exams 2021
Telangana State Board
The Telangana government is yet to decide on the cancellation of the intermediate second-year board exams 2021.
- Check here for Telanagana Class 12th Date Sheet 2021
- Click for details about Telangana Class 12th Result 2021
Andhra Pradesh State Board
The Andhra Pradesh government has not taken a decision on cancelling the state board exams yet. Soon the decision will be taken
- Check here for AP Class 1oth Date Sheet 2021
- Click for details about AP Class 12th Exam Time Table 2021
Assam State Board
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the final decision on the SEBA Class 10 board exams and the AHSEC Class 12 board exams would be taken after consulting stakeholders.
- Check here for Assam Board Class 1oth Date Sheet 2021
- Click for details about Assam Board Class 12th Exam Time Table 2021
Cbse and ICSE Boards
Major Changes This Year
No major change to the CBSE Class 12 2027 examination pattern, syllabus, eligibility, or marking scheme has been officially announced as on 03 September 2026. The Curriculum 2026-27 is published and available, implying continuity in the academic framework. It is expected — but not confirmed — that CBSE will continue with the existing single-board annual examination format. Any structural changes, if planned, would typically be announced via official circulars on cbseacademic.nic.in. Students are advised to follow official sources for any updates on pattern or marking.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will CBSE Class 12 2027 board exams be held?
No official date sheet has been released yet. Based on previous-year patterns, theory exams are tentatively expected to begin in February–March 2027. The official schedule will be announced on cbse.gov.in, likely by December 2026 or January 2027.
Has CBSE cancelled Class 12 board exams 2027?
No. CBSE has not cancelled or suspended Class 12 board exams 2027. While some state boards have made separate decisions, CBSE has issued no such notification as of 03 Sep 2026.
When will CBSE Class 12 2027 registration (LOC) open?
Officially not announced yet. Based on the 2025-26 cycle, where LOC submission opened in October 2025, school-level registration for the 2027 batch is tentatively expected around October–November 2026.
Where can I find the CBSE Class 12 2027 curriculum and syllabus?
CBSE has officially published the Curriculum 2026-27 (applicable to the Class 12 batch appearing in 2027) on cbseacademic.nic.in under the Curriculum section. Students can download it from there.
Will Sample Question Papers for CBSE Class 12 2027 be available?
SQPs for 2025-26 are already on cbseacademic.nic.in. Based on previous patterns, SQPs for the 2026-27 session (relevant to the 2027 board batch) are expected to be released by September–October 2026. No official release has been made as of 03 Sep 2026.
Will CBSE Class 12 2027 follow the same exam pattern as 2026?
No official change to the exam pattern has been announced. It is expected that the single annual board examination format will continue, but students should watch cbse.gov.in for any official circulars.
When will CBSE Class 12 2027 results be declared?
No official announcement has been made. Based on recent trends (2026 results declared in May 2026), CBSE Class 12 2027 results are tentatively expected in May–June 2027.
Do state board cancellations affect CBSE Class 12 2027 students?
No. CBSE is a central board and operates independently of state boards. Decisions by individual states to cancel their own board exams do not apply to CBSE-affiliated schools or students.
