CBSE announces Class 10, 12 board exam dates; check when February papers begin in 2027

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will begin its Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations on February 16, 2027, with the two examinations scheduled to conclude on March 9 and April 9, respectively, the board announced on Friday.

The date sheets have been released 101 days ahead of the examination schedule, giving students more time to plan their preparation, CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj said.

Students appearing for the Class 10 examinations will be assessed across 83 subjects, while the Class 12 examinations will cover 121 subjects, Bhardwaj said.