CBSE Board Exam Proposed Date Sheet: The Central Board of Secondary Examinations (CBSE) has released a draft scheme for the conduct of 2 board examinations for CBSE class 10 exams. The scheme is proposed to be implemented from the next academic year 2026.
As per the proposed schedule, the first phase of the Class 10 board exams is likely to be conducted from February 17 to March 6, while the second phase exams will be held from May 5 to May 20. It is expected that in CBSE Class 10 exams, about 26.60 lakh students and in Class 12, about 20 lakh students will appear in the board examinations. It must be noted that both exams will be conducted using the full current syllabus and the textbooks.
CBSE Draft Scheme for Two Examinations in Class 10 (Official Notice) – Download PDF
CBSE Class 10 Draft Date Sheet – Highlights
Students can check the proposed date sheet for CBSE class 10 dual exams for the next academic year given in the table below.
| Particulars | Dates |
| Examinations scheduled | Feb 17 to March 6, 2026, (1st Phase) May 5 to May 20, 2026 (2nd Phase) |
| Students registered | 26,60,000 |
| Total duration of examination | 18+16 = 34 days |
| Subjects offered | 84 |
| Answer Books to be evaluated | About 1,72,90,000 |
CBSE Class 10 Dual Exam Proposed Date Sheet 2026
The CBSE Board is expected to conduct the CBSE class 10 exams in two phases i.e, February and May. Students can check the proposed schedule in the table given below.
| Subjects | Dates |
| Maths | February 17, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – First Phase | February 19, 2026 |
| Social Science | February 20, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – Second Phase | February 23, 2026 |
| Science | February 25, 2026 |
| Hindi | February 27, 2026 |
| English | March 2, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – Third Phase | March 3, 2026 |
| Other Languages Exams Over | March 6, 2026 |
| 2nd Exam Class 10 | |
| Maths | May 5, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – First Phase | May 7, 2026 |
| Social Science | May 9, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – Second Phase | May 11, 2026 |
| Science | May 13, 2026 |
| Other Languages | May 15, 2026 |
| English | May 18, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – Third Phase | May 19, 2026 |
| Hindi | May 21, 2026 |
CBSE Board Result Details
According to the proposed date sheet for CBSE class 10 dual exams released by the CBSE, the results of the first phase exams are likely to be announced by April 20 and the results of the second phase exams by June 30. Those who choose to appear for both exams will get their best score on the final CBSE marksheet.
For more details related to CBSE board exams, students must visit the official website – cbse.gov.in.
