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Exam: 17 Feb 2026
Central Board of Secondary Education
CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026
CBSE Class 10 exams are scheduled to commence in February.
1. Time Table
- Start Date: Feb 17, 2026.
- End Date: March 11, 2026.
- Practical Exams: Jan 1, 2026.
2. Key Subjects
Mathematics (Standard/Basic), Science, Social Science, English, Hindi/Sanskrit.
3. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Date Sheet | Download PDF |
| Sample Papers | Download 2026 Samples |
| Syllabus | View Curriculum |
| Admit Card | Download |
4. Study Material
- Textbooks: NCERT is required. Do not skip any "Activity" box in Science.
- Maths: NCERT + RD Sharma (for Standard Maths practice).
- PYQs: Solve last 5 years' papers (Oswaal/Arihant question banks).
- Sample Papers: Must solve at least 5 official sample papers.
5. New Policy: Two Exams
CBSE has introduced a Phase 2 (Improvement) exam from May 15 - June 01, 2026. This is optional.
6. Timings
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Important Dates
Exam Timeline
Notification Released30 October 2025
Admit Card Release2 February 2026
Exam Date17 February 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Age Criteria
14 Years Minimum
Qualification
Education
Class 9 Passed
Attempts
Limits
N/A
How to Apply
Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2026 application form correctly.
Documents Required
- Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
- Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Syllabus & Pattern
Download Official Syllabus
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.
Download Notification PDF