Good news for students appearing for Class 10 and 12 board exams in 2026! Many state education boards have started releasing their exam schedules. This means you can now plan your studies better. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has shared its expected dates. The Maharashtra Board has also announced its exam timetable. Other states like West Bengal, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh have released their dates too.
However, some important boards, including the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) for ICSE and ISC, Gujarat Board (GSEB), Uttar Pradesh Board (UP Board), and Bihar Board, are yet to release their full date sheets. Students should keep checking their official board websites for the latest updates.
Board Exam Dates 2026: Quick Overview
Here is a summary of the Class 10 and Class 12 board exam dates announced so far:
| Board/State | Class 10 (SSC) Exam Dates | Class 12 (HSC) Exam Dates |
| CBSE | February 17 to March 9, 2026 (Phase 1, tentative) | February 17 to April 9, 2026 (Phase 1, tentative) |
| Maharashtra | February 20 to March 18, 2026 | February 10 to March 18, 2026 |
| West Bengal | February 2 to February 12, 2026 | February 12 to February 27, 2026 |
| Karnataka | March 18 to April 1, 2026 (Provisional) | February 28 to March 17, 2026 (Provisional) |
| Goa | February 10 to February 27, 2026 (Tentative) | March 1 to March 27, 2026 (Tentative) |
| JKBOSE (Oct-Nov Exam) | November 8 to December 3, 2025 | November 3 to November 27, 2025 |
| NIOS Oct Exams | October 14 to October 18, 2025 | October 14 to October 18, 2025 |
| Telangana (TS State) | To be released | February 25 to March 18, 2026 |
| Andhra Pradesh (AP Board) | To be released | February 24 to March 23, 2026 |
| Madhya Pradesh (MP Board) | February 11 to March 2, 2026 | February 7 to March 3, 2026 |
Detailed Exam Schedule for Key Boards
CBSE Class 10 and 12 Exams 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has shared expected dates for its 2026 board exams. For Class 10 , the exams are likely to run from February 17, 2026 , to March 9, 2026 . For Class 12 , exams are expected from February 17, 2026 , to April 9, 2026 . These dates are currently tentative and cover the first phase of exams. Students should check the official CBSE website for the final date sheet.
Maharashtra Board Class 10 and 12 Exams 2026
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released its schedule for 2026. Class 10 (SSC) written exams will be held from February 20, 2026 , to March 18, 2026 . For Class 12 (HSC) , written exams will take place from February 10, 2026 , to March 18, 2026 . Practical and oral exams will start earlier: for Class 12 from January 23, 2026 , and for Class 10 from February 2, 2026 .
Other State Boards with Announced Dates
Several other states have also released their schedules:
- West Bengal: Class 10 exams are from February 2 to February 12, 2026 . Class 12 exams are from February 12 to February 27, 2026 .
- Karnataka: Provisional dates show Class 10 exams from March 18 to April 1, 2026 , and Class 12 exams from February 28 to March 17, 2026 .
- Goa: Tentative dates indicate Class 10 exams from February 10 to February 27, 2026 , and Class 12 exams from March 1 to March 27, 2026 .
- Madhya Pradesh (MP Board): Class 10 exams are from February 11 to March 2, 2026 . Class 12 exams are from February 7 to March 3, 2026 .
- Jammu and Kashmir (JKBOSE - Oct-Nov Exam): Class 10 exams were from November 8 to December 3, 2025 . Class 12 exams were from November 3 to November 27, 2025 .
- NIOS (October Exams): For both Class 10 and 12, exams were held from October 14 to October 18, 2025 .
- Telangana (TS State): Class 12 exams are from February 25 to March 18, 2026 . Class 10 dates will be announced later.
- Andhra Pradesh (AP Board): Class 12 exams are from February 24 to March 23, 2026 . Class 10 dates will be announced later.
Boards Yet to Release Dates
Students from the following boards are still waiting for their official 2026 exam date sheets:
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations ( ICSE and ISC )
- Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board ( GSEB )
- Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad ( UP Board )
- Bihar School Examination Board ( Bihar Board )
- Kerala Board
- Haryana Board of School Education ( HBSE )
These boards are expected to announce their schedules soon. Keep an eye on their official websites for updates.
How to Download Your Board Exam Date Sheet 2026
To get your specific board's exam timetable, follow these simple steps:
- Go to the official website of your education board.
- Look for the 'Notification' or 'Latest Updates' section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the link for the 'Board Exam Date Sheet 2026' for Class 10 or 12.
- The exam date sheet will open as a PDF file.
- Download and save the PDF. You can also print it for easy reference to help with your exam preparations.
