Arts and Board Exam Specialist | Updated On - Oct 29, 2026
Based on the board's recent schedules, the CBSE Class 10 date sheet is expected to be released by the end of October or early November 2026. The official CBSE Class 10 date sheet will be released on the official website cbse.gov.in
For the 2025-26 session, the Class 10 CBSE date sheet was released on September 24, 2025. This was the first time the board introduced a tentative schedule early to help students prepare for the exam. The final date sheet was released on October 30, 2025, after schools submitted their final List of Candidates (LOC).
- CBSE 2027 Class 10 board exam date will be released separately on the board’s website in PDF form.
- CBSE Class 10 LOC Submission last date is 30th October with a late fee of Rs. 2000 per student, whether regular or private.
- The CBSE Class 10 LOC correction window will open between 2nd and 4th November 2026.
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CBSE Class 10 Datesheet 2027: Expected Release Timeline
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) generally follows a fixed schedule for releasing exam dates and conducting evaluations.
- Once released, the subject-wise timetable can be downloaded from the official CBSE website.
- Phase 1 theory exams are expected in February–March 2027, followed by Phase 2 exams in May 2027.
| Event | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
| Official Date Sheet Release | Out soon |
| Main Theory Exams (Phase 1) | February – March 2027 |
| Second Board Exams (Phase 2) | May 2027 |
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Below is the Mathematics subject-wise weightage for the CBSE Class 10 students:
| Unit | Unit Name | Marks Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| I | Number Systems (Real Numbers) | 6 Marks |
| II | Algebra (Polynomials, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, AP) | 20 Marks |
| III | Coordinate Geometry | 6 Marks |
| IV | Geometry (Triangles, Circles) | 15 Marks |
| V | Trigonometry (Intro to Trig, Identities, Heights & Distances) | 12 Marks |
| VI | Mensuration (Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas & Volumes) | 10 Marks |
| VII | Statistics & Probability | 11 Marks |
| Total | Theory Paper | 80 Marks |
The CBSE Class 10 datesheet is not released on the official portal yet. Students should refrain from downloading the datesheet from unofficial sources and wait for it to be released.
You can check and download the CBSE Class 10 datesheet on the Official CBSE Website.
The CBSE has not officially confirmed that the Class 10 datesheet will be released today (October 29, 2026), though it is expected to drop any day now following the recent completion of the List of Candidates (LOC) submission process.
The CBSE Class 10 final datesheet for 2026 was officially released on October 30, 2025, while an earlier tentative date sheet was issued on September 24, 2025.
Below are the details mentioned on the CBSE Class 10 datesheet:
- Subject names of all the board examination subjects.
- Subject Codes
- The exact day, date, and year for each specific paper.
- Exam Timings
- General Instructions
The first CBSE Class 10 board exam subject in 2026 was Mathematics (Standard and Basic), held on 17 February 2026.
- Date: February 17, 2026
- Subject: Mathematics Standard (Code 041) and Mathematics Basic (Code 241)
- Shift Timing: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST
Private students preparing for CBSE Class 10 exams must rely on a self-directed structure:
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Preparation Strategy |
What to Do |
|---|---|
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Follow NCERT Textbooks |
Read every chapter, in-text question, solved example, and back-of-chapter exercise thoroughly. |
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Set Daily Targets |
Divide the syllabus into weekly and daily goals for subjects such as Maths, Science, and Social Science. |
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Prepare for Practicals |
Check CBSE instructions and coordinate with the assigned or designated exam centre for practicals, viva voce, and project submissions, wherever applicable. |
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Solve Previous Year Papers |
Practise 5–10 years of previous question papers and official CBSE sample papers under timed exam conditions. |
There are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 Mark each that appear in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science (Code 087) theory exam.
If a student fails a mandatory subject in the CBSE Class 10 board exams, they are not immediately declared a complete failure.
- Failing in 1 or 2 Subjects places a student in the Compartment category rather than failing the year.
- Failing in 3 or More Subjects, a student is placed in an "Essential Repeat" (ER) category.
CBSE Class 10 subject codes are unique 3-digit numbers assigned to each academic, language, and skill subject for registration, mark-recording, and evaluation on the CBSE Website.
- Mathematics Standard: 041
- Mathematics Basic: 241
- Science: 086
- Social Science: 087
- English Language and Literature: 184
- Hindi Course-A: 002
- Hindi Course-B: 085
The regular CBSE Class 10 List of Candidates (LOC) submission deadline is over, and the late-fee window closes on October 30, 2026.
The final CBSE Class 10 exam dates rarely change once officially published by the board, though minor shifts can happen in rare, unavoidable circumstances.
The board may slightly shift the exams for unforeseen emergencies or natural calamities, unanticipated elections, or public holidays.
The CBSE Class 10 date sheet will be released on the official Central Board of Secondary Education website: cbse.gov.in
The release of the CBSE Class 10 date sheet for the 2027 board exams is slightly delayed compared to last year's timeline, though the board has not officially declared it late.
It is expected to be out as soon as the LOC submission process is over.
The official CBSE Class 10 datesheet is not out yet. However, it is expected to be released very soon by the end of October or in early November 2026.
Use the Preparation Leaves as follows:
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First Day: Rest after the exam, then review the next subject’s syllabus. Identify high-weightage chapters and weak areas.
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Middle Days: Revise key concepts, formulas, and diagrams using active recall. Practise sample papers and previous years’ questions under timed conditions.
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Day Before the Exam: Revise short notes, NCERT highlights, and formula sheets. Avoid starting new topics or studying from heavy reference books.
The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Syllabus (Code 041 for Standard and 241 for Basic) carries a total of 100 marks, split into an 80-mark theory board exam and a 20-mark internal assessment.
The CBSE Class 10 Board Exams in 2026 started on 17 February 2026.
• Phase 1 (Main Exam): Began on 17 February 2026 with Mathematics.
• Phase 2 (Second Board Exam): Conducted later from 15 May 2026 to 21 May 2026.
Official CBSE Class 10 sample papers for the 2026–2027 academic session (targeting the 2027 board exams) are officially available on the CBSE Academic Website.
Source: CBSE Class 10 Official Website
- Total Registered Students: 24,83,479 candidates
- Total Students Appeared: 24,71,777 candidates (99.53% participation rate)
- Total Students Passed: 23,16,008 candidates
- Overall Pass Percentage: 93.70%
To pass CBSE Class 10 (for the 2027 exams), you need to score a minimum of 33% marks combined across theory (external) and internal assessments in each subject.
- The CBSE Class 10 practical examination fee is ₹160 per practical subject for schools in India (matching the Class 12 practical fee structure).
- Visually impaired candidates are completely exempted from paying CBSE board examination fees.
The CBSE Class 10 practical exams and internal assessments for regular schools are expected to start on January 1, 2027.
CBSE Class 10 follows an 80:20 marking scheme for core subjects, with 80 marks for the written board exam and 20 marks for internal assessment.
- Total Marks: 100 per subject (80 theory + 20 internal assessment).
- Exam Duration: 3 hours, with 15 minutes of reading time.
- Passing Marks: Minimum 33% in each subject, as per CBSE passing rules.
- Negative Marking: No negative marking for incorrect answers.
- First Board Exam (Main):
- Mandatory for all fresh Class 10 students.
- Conducted typically in February to March.
- Covers the full-year syllabus.
- Second Board Exam (Improvement/Compartment):
- Optional and conducted typically in May (results declared around June).
- Open to students who wish to improve their scores in up to three subjects.
- Also serves candidates placed in the compartment category.
For private candidates, the late fee submission window is running through October 30, 2026, which is same as the deadline for regular candidates.
Follow the below steps to download the CBSE class 10 datesheet:
- Go to the CBSE Official Website.
- Click on the Main Website link on the home page.
- Look under the Latest @ CBSE or Examinations section for the Class 10 and Class 12 date sheet notification.
- Download and save the official PDF file.
The CBSE Class 10 datesheet will be released on the official website cbse.gov.in.
Expected to begin in mid-February 2027 and continue through March 2027.
The regular CBSE Class 10 List of Candidates (LOC) submission window is not completely over yet.
- LOC submission deadline without a late fee has passed.
- The late fee window is currently going on, till the 30th of October 2026, with a late fee of Rs. 2000 per candidate.
- After that, the LOC form correction window will open from the 2nd to the 4th of November.
- No, the CBSE Class 10 datesheet for the 2027 exams has not been released yet.
- However, it is expected to be uploaded on the official portal anytime soon.
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