CBSE Board exams for Class 10 and 12 likely to begin on 15 Feb; practicals to commence from 1 January

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has tentatively announced that the tests will start on February 15th. The formal date sheet has not yet been made public. The beginning of the practical exams for classes 10 and 12 was announced by CBSE in an official notification.

Students can get comprehensive information on the CBSE website. The ICSE Class 10 tests will begin on February 27th while the Class 12 exams will start on February 13th.

The CBSE issued directions to its nationwide network of schools and to its students, stating that students must report to class in accordance with the practical exam timetable. It makes clear that students who miss the practical will not be given a second chance. The dates and procedures for the practical exams will be fully disclosed to all students by their schools.


Additionally, CBSE has given the affected schools explicit directions to finish the practical's within the allotted time frame. According to CBSE, the schedule for the board exams for all classes will be made available on their website shortly.

The board warned the students not to believe any date sheets or information given on social media unless it has been officially confirmed by the board.

Related FAQs

What is the status of the date sheets?
The formal date sheet has not yet been made public. The board warned the students not to believe any date sheets on social media.

What did the directions given regarding practical exams?
The announcement makes clear that students who miss the practical will not be given a second chance.