New Delhi, Sep 25: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming board examinations for Classes 10 and 12.

According to the announcement, the exams are set to commence on February 17, 2026, and will be conducted across India and 26 international locations.

For the first time, Class 10 students will appear for two board exam sessions in the same academic year. The first exam in February is mandatory for all students, while the second exam in May is optional, allowing students to improve their scores in up to three subjects.

The CBSE Secondary School Examination 2026 (Class 10) will begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and continue till March 18, 2026.

Similarly, the CBSE Senior School Certificate Examination 2026 (Class 12) is scheduled to start on February 17, 2026, and conclude on April 4, 2026.

CBSE also announced that this year an estimated 45 lakh candidates are likely to appear for 204 subjects across both classes 10 and 12.

Class 10 Exam Schedule Overview:
- Feb 17: Mathematics
- Feb 18: Vocational subjects including Retail, Security, Automotive, Tourism, Financial Market, Electronics & Hardware
- Feb 20: Beauty & Wellness, Marketing & Sales, Multi Skill Foundation Course
- Feb 21: English
- Feb 24: Literature
- Feb 25: Science
- Feb 27: Computer Applications, AI Technology
- Feb 28: Sanskrit
- Mar 2: Hindi Course A & B
- Mar 5: Painting
- Mar 7: Social Science
- Mar 9: Music, Hindustani Music, Vocal Music

Class 12 Exam Schedule Overview:
- Feb 17: Biotechnology
- Feb 20: Physics
- Feb 23: Psychology
- Feb 28: Chemistry
- Mar 9: Mathematics
- Mar 12: English Elective
- Mar 27: Biology
- Apr 4: Sociology
- Apr 9: Multimedia

Students are advised to check the official CBSE website for detailed subject-wise timetables and guidelines.