The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the examination timetable for the academic session 2025-26 for both class 10 (X) and class 12 (XII).The exam for class 10th board will start from 17 February 2026 and will continue till 10 March 2026 and class 12th board will start from 17 February 2026 and will continue till 9 April 2026. All students who have registered for Classes X and XII in the 2025-26 session can download the date sheet from the official website. This post contains information regarding CBSE examination for academic session 2025-26 which will include important dates eligibility rules how to download the time-table etc.
Who Can Sit the Exams & Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria set by CBSE for class 10th and 12th board students are given below:
- Minimum attendance of 75% is required
- Students must secure at least 33 % marks in each subject including theory and practical.
- Subject selection via the List of Candidates (LOC) must have been done as per school schedule; changes after LOC submission are typically not allowed.
- In Internal assessments or practical work students must have a grade above E.
Exam Date Sheet:
| Class | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Class 10 | 17 Feb 2026 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Class 12 | 17 Feb 2026 | 09 Apr 2026 |
How to Download the Date Sheet
Follow the given below steps to download the datasheet of CBSE Class 10th and 12th:
Step1: Visit CBSE website at www.cbse.gov.in.
Step2: Click on “CBSE Board Class 10th / 12th Exam Date Sheet 2025-26”
Step3: Either the syllabus pdf will get downloaded or get displayed.
Step4: If the syllabus pdf gets displayed save it locally and print a copy for future use.
Important Preparation & Logistical Tips
- Make a timetable and understand tough topics first
- Practice numerical regularly especially in mathematics and physics.
- Take Mock tests.
- Revise what you studied regularly
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Date Sheet | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |