CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 (OUT), Practical Exam Dates, Compartment Exam Dates, Important Instructions

CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026

CBSE Class 10 exams Phase 1 will begin with Maths subject on February 17, 2026 and conclude with French language subject on March 10, 2026. The Phase 1 exams are mandatory for all students to attend. In case they wish to improve their marks in any particular subject(s), they can choose to write the Phase 2 exam. Students will have the option to retain their best scores.

CBSE 10th Date Sheet 2026 Phase 1

CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 for Practical Exams

CBSE class 10 practical exams will be conducted from January 2, 2026. The practical exams will be conducted in the respective schools only.

• As per the latest CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern, out of the total 100 marks, 30 marks are allotted to the practical examinations.
• Marks in the practical exams will be given based on the overall performance in experiments, VIVA, and practical files.

CBSE Class 10 Practical Exam Guidelines

The following are the guidelines to be followed by schools and students for the practical examinations:

• Schools are required to collect sufficient number of practical answer books before the practical exams begin.
• The dates, batches, timings, and other important details for the practical exams must be informed to students and parents by the respective schools.
• Students must appear for the practical exam of a subject only on the specified date and as per the batch allotted to them by the schools. No student can take the practical exam on any other day or with another batch.
• CBSE will appoint the external examiner for the practical exams. Schools are not allowed to make any alternate arrangements.
• Schools must contact the allotted external examiner timely and should make all the required arrangements for the conduct of practical exams.
• The examiners shall upload practical/internal assessment marks on the same day after the practical exam concludes.
• Schools, internal examiners, and external examiners are directed to upload the practical marks correctly. Once the marks are uploaded, no further changes will be allowed in the marks.
• The practical exams in the respective schools must be completed within the specified dates only. No extension of dates will be allowed.
• If there is any misconduct during the practical exams, or guidelines are not properly followed, CBSE reserves the right to cancel the practical exam in that school.

CBSE Class 10 Practical Exams for Winter-Bound Schools

CBSE has conducted the practical exams for winter-bound schools from November 5 to December 5, 2024. Winter-bound schools remain closed in January due to cold weather conditions; therefore, their practical exams are scheduled separately from the regular session schools.

The official notice for winter-bound schools is available on the official website. As per the official notice, schools must ensure to complete the practical exams within the provided timeline.

• They must contact the regional office for the appointment of external examiners and observers.
• They must start uploading marks of practical/internal assessment at the Pariksha Sangam portal from the date of commencement of the practical exam. The uploading of marks shall be completed by the last day of the practical exam. (Source: cbse.gov.in)

CBSE has also stated that students whose names are not included in the LOC submitted by the school cannot appear for practical exams.

CBSE 10th Date Sheet 2026 for Supplementary Exams

The CBSE Board conducts supplementary exams for those students who fail to clear one or more exams in the first attempt. The CBSE 10th supplementary exams will be conducted between July 15 and 22, 2026, tentatively. The CBSE 10th supplementary practical exams 2026 are expected to be held between July 15 and 22, 2026. Check the tentative CBSE 10th supplementary date sheet 2026 below:

How to Download CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 PDF?

CBSE Class 10 date sheet is available as a PDF file on the official website. Students can download the date sheet by following the steps below:

Step 1: Go to the official website of CBSE Board – cbse.gov.in.

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Main Website’ tab.

Step 3: On the home page, scroll down to the ‘Latest@CBSE’ section.

Step 4: Click on the notification for ‘Circular and Date Sheet for Main Exam – 2026 for Class X & XII’.

Step 5: CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 will appear on the screen.

Step 6: Download the date sheet and print it out for future reference.

Details Mentioned in CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 PDF

The following details are mentioned in CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026:

• Name of the Board
• Name of the Exam
• Subject Names
• Subject Codes
• Exam Dates & Day
• Exam Timings
• Practical Exam Dates
• Important Instructions

A sample image of the CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet is provided below:

CBSE Class 10 Exam Timings

Students should strictly adhere to the exam timings mentioned in the date sheet.

• Students should reach the exam center at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exams.
• The exams will be conducted for three hours i.e. from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
• Students will be given 15 minutes extra for reading the question paper.
• Students are not permitted to write anything during the reading time. The writing of answers will start at 10:30 PM.

CBSE Class 10 Exams 2026: Important Instructions

Students should go through the instructions provided in the CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet carefully. The instructions are as follows:

• Reach the examination center well before the time. If the center is at some unknown location, visit the center before the exam day to know the location and transportation options.
• The answer sheets will be distributed to the students at least 30 minutes before the writing time.
• Students without the CBSE class 10 admit card will not be permitted inside the examination hall.
• Students are supposed to mention all the important information like their roll number, subject code, date, etc. on the answer sheet without any errors.
• Students will also be provided 15 minutes more to read the question paper. However, students can not write any answers during this time.