The Central Board of Secondary Education has published the tentative timetable for the CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026. Candidates can access the provisional datesheet on the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
According to the tentative schedule, the Class 10 board examination in 2026 is set to begin on February 17, featuring Mathematics Standard and Mathematics Basic subjects, and will conclude on March 9 with language and music papers. The examination will take place in a single shift, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
The second board examination for Class 10 will commence on May 15, 2026, with Mathematics Standard and Mathematics Basic subjects, and will finish on June 1, 2026, with compartment subjects. This exam will also be conducted in a single shift, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026 Timetable: Instructions for Checking
To download the tentative datesheet for the exam, candidates can follow the steps outlined below.
- Navigate to the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
- Click on the link for the CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026 tentative timetable available on the homepage.
- A new page will appear where candidates can view the exam dates.
- Download the page and retain a hard copy for future reference.
In 2026, it is anticipated that around 45 lakh candidates will participate in 204 subjects across Classes X and XII, both from India and 26 other countries. To ensure the timely declaration of results, various activities, including practical assessments, evaluations, and post-result processes, will be conducted concurrently with the examinations.
For additional related information, candidates are encouraged to visit the official CBSE website.












