CBSE Class 10 Exam Dates All India Secondary School Examination (Class X) by the Central Board of Secondary Education

First board exam for secondary students - now with a second optional exam for improvement

Conducted byCentral Board of Secondary Education ModeOffline (pen and paper) theory exams + internal assessment FrequencyMain exam in February-March + second (optional improvement) exam in May

CBSE Class 10 Exam Dates

CBSE releases separate date sheets for Class 10 and Class 12 on cbse.gov.in. Under the two-exam system for Class 10, the main exam is held in February-March and the second exam in May.

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CBSE Class 10 exam 2027

Date sheetNot announced when this page was written - expected between October and November 2026; check cbse.gov.in
Main examExpected from mid-February to March 2027
Second examExpected in May 2027
Internal assessment / practicalsHeld in school as per the CBSE schedule

Dates marked as expected are based on previous years, not an official notice. Always rely on the official CBSE date sheet.

CBSE Class 10 exam 2026 (completed)

Main exam started17 February 2026
Main exam ended11 March 2026
Second examMay 2026 (optional)

CBSE Class 10 Exam Date FAQs

When will the CBSE Class 10 date sheet 2027 be released?

CBSE usually releases it in October or November. Check cbse.gov.in for the official notice.

When is the second Class 10 exam?

It is expected in May under the two-exam system - the exact dates are in the CBSE notice.

Are Class 10 and Class 12 date sheets released together?

They are usually released around the same time but as separate documents.

StudyGalaxy is an independent education guidance website and is not affiliated with CBSE. Dates, rules and figures can change - please confirm on the official CBSE website.

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