The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the Class 10 Board Exam Time Table 2026, bringing clarity and focus for lakhs of students across India. The exams are set to begin from February 17, 2026, and will conclude on March 10, 2026.
This year’s timetable ensures a balanced schedule, giving students ample time between major subjects like Mathematics, Science, English, and Social Science. Let’s take a detailed look at the subject-wise schedule and important instructions for CBSE Class 10 students.
| Date | Subjects | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb (Tue) | Mathematics Standard (041), Mathematics Basic (241) | |
| 18 Feb (Wed) | Home Science (064) | |
| 20 Feb (Fri) | Beauty & Wellness (407), Marketing & Sales (412), Multi-Media (415), Multi Skill Foundation Course (416), Physical Activity Trainer (418), Data Science (419) | |
| 21 Feb (Sat) | English Communicative (101), English Lang & Lit (184) | |
| 23 Feb (Mon) | Urdu A (003), Punjabi (004), Bengali (005), Tamil (006), Marathi (009), Gujarati (010), Manipuri (011), Telugu-Telangana (089) | |
| 24 Feb (Tue) | Elements of Business (154), Urdu B (303) | |
| 25 Feb (Wed) | Science (086) | |
| 26 Feb (Thu) | Retail (401), Security (403), Automotive (404), Intro to Fin. Markets (405), Intro to Tourism (406), Agriculture (408), Food Production (409), Front Office Operations (410), Banking & Insurance (411), Health Care (413), Apparel (414), Electronics & Hardware (420), Foundation Skill for Sciences (421), Design Thinking & Innovation (422) | |
| 27 Feb (Fri) | Computer Applications (165), Information Technology (402), Artificial Intelligence (417) | |
| 28 Feb (Sat) | Arabic (016), Sanskrit Comm. (119), Sanskrit (122), Rai (131), Gurung (132), Tamang (133), Sherpa (134) |
| Date | Subjects | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar (Mon) | Hindi Course A (002), Hindi Course B (085) | |
| 3 Mar (Tue) | Tibetan (017), German (020), NCC (076), Bhoti (088), Bodo (092), Tangkhul (093), Japanese (094), Bhutia (095), Spanish (096), Kashmiri (097), Mizo (098), Bahasa Melayu (099), Elements of Book Keeping & Accountancy (254) | |
| 5 Mar (Thu) | Sindhi (008), Malayalam (012), Odia (013), Assamese (014), Kannada (015), Kokborok (091) | |
| 6 Mar (Fri) | Painting (049) | |
| 7 Mar (Sat) | Social Science (087) | |
| 9 Mar (Mon) | Telugu (007), Russian (021), Persian (023), Nepali (024), Limboo (025), Lepcha (026), Carnatic Music (Vocal) (031), Carnatic Music (Mel. Ins.) (032), Carnatic Music (Per. Ins.) (033), Hindustani Music Vocal (034) | |
| 10 Mar (Tue) | Hindustani Music (Mel. Ins.) (035), Hindustani Music (Per. Ins.) (036), Thai (136), French (018) |
Most theory exams: 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM
Skill-based/Vocational papers: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Reach early: Students must reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time.
Admit card: Carry the CBSE Admit Card 2026 — entry won’t be allowed without it.
Stationery: Bring your own pens, pencils, and other stationery; borrowing during the exam is not allowed.
Relax and revise: Use the break days between major subjects for focused revision and mock tests.
The CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026 schedule gives students a clear roadmap to plan their preparation effectively. With subjects spaced out and ample breaks, it’s the perfect time to organize your study timetable and focus on weak areas.
Stay calm, stay consistent, and remember — preparation plus smart revision is the key to success! ✨
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