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.