Over 46 Lakh Students Expected to Appear; Check Examination Schedule, Important Dates and Preparation Details
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the date sheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2027. According to the schedule, examinations for both classes will commence on February 16, 2027, with papers scheduled to begin at 10:30 am.
The timetable, released on November 6, provides students with approximately 101 days to prepare for the crucial examinations.
According to the Board, more than 26.5 lakh students have registered for the Class 10 examinations, while over 19.8 lakh students are expected to appear for the Class 12 board examinations.
Class 10 students will be examined in 83 subjects, while the Class 12 examination schedule covers 121 subjects.
CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2027: Subject-Wise Schedule
The Class 10 board examinations will begin with the Painting paper on February 16, followed by Mathematics on February 17.
Other major subjects, including Science, English and Social Science, are scheduled throughout February and March.
Students appearing for language papers should carefully check their respective subject codes and examination dates in the official CBSE date sheet.
CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027: Subject-Wise Schedule
The Class 12 timetable covers subjects across the Science, Commerce and Humanities streams.
Physics is scheduled on the opening day of the examination, while Chemistry and Accountancy papers will follow during February. Other major subjects, including Mathematics, English, Economics, Biology and Business Studies, are scheduled between February and April.
The timetable also includes several specialised subjects, such as:
- Physical Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Biotechnology
- Mass Media Studies
- Design Thinking and Innovation
- Home Science
- Legal Studies
Environmental Science has not been listed as a separate paper in the supplied notification.
Students should refer to the official CBSE PDF for the complete subject-wise schedule, examination dates and subject codes.
Why Was the CBSE 2027 Date Sheet Released in November?
The release of the 2027 board examination timetable comes later than last year’s announcement.
For the 2026 examinations, CBSE had released a tentative date sheet on September 24, 2025, followed by the final schedule on October 30, 2025.
This year, the Board released the timetable on November 6, 2026.
One of the important factors in preparing the schedule was the completion of the List of Candidates (LOC) submission by affiliated schools, which provided the Board with final information about students and their selected subjects.
CBSE considered more than 40,000 subject combinations while preparing the timetable to minimise clashes between examinations opted for by individual students.
The Board also took into account the tentative schedules of major entrance examinations for Class 12 students, examination centre requirements, gaps between commonly combined subjects and the availability of teachers for evaluation duties.
What Should Students Keep in Mind?
The early availability of the timetable will help students organise their preparation and establish a structured revision schedule.
Students are advised to:
- Download and carefully check the official date sheet.
- Note their examination dates and subject codes.
- Prepare a subject-wise revision timetable.
- Allow sufficient time for practical preparation and mock examinations.
- Keep track of examination instructions and admit card announcements.
The advance release of the schedule will also help schools organise academic activities, examination arrangements and evaluation responsibilities.
Where to Download the CBSE Board Exam Date Sheet 2027?
Students can access the official Class 10 and Class 12 examination schedules through the CBSE website.
Official website: https://www.cbse.gov.in/
Students should download the original PDF and verify their respective subject codes and examination dates before making any final preparations.
The announcement gives lakhs of students across the country a clearer timeline to organise their studies ahead of the 2027 board examinations.