The Central Board of Secondary Education ( CBSE ) has commenced the CBSE Class 10 Board exam 2026 (Phase 1) on February 17, 2026, and the exams will conclude on March 11, 2026. In line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, CBSE is conducting the Class 10 board exams twice a year.

The Phase 2 examination, which serves as a CBSE improvement opportunity for students, is scheduled to take place from May 15 to June 1, 2026. The official CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 was released on December 30, 2025, and the PDF download link is provided below.

Students can check the date of other board exams here: Class 10 board exams of other states