Board Exam Date Sheet 2026 Released: CBSE, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu Class 10 & 12 Timetables Out
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The primary education boards such as CBSE, Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE), and Tamil Nadu Board (DGE TN), have announced the official date sheets for the 10th and 12th board exams in 2026. The students are able to check the entire timetable and make their preparations accordingly.
Exam Schedule Table for Class 10 & Class 12 (2025–2026)
Board/State | Class 10 (SSC) Dates | Class 12 (HSC) Dates |
CBSE | Feb 17 – Mar 10, 2026 (Final) | Feb 17 – Apr 9, 2026 (Final) |
West Bengal | Feb 2 – Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12 – Feb 27, 2026 |
Maharashtra | Feb 20 – Mar 18, 2026 (Final) | Feb 10 – Mar 11, 2026 (Final) |
Tamil Nadu | Mar 11 and Apr 6, 2026 | Mar 2 – Mar 26, 2026 |
Karnataka | Mar 18 – Apr 1, 2026 (Provisional) | Feb 28 – Mar 17, 2026 (Provisional) |
Goa | Feb 10 – Feb 27, 2026 (Tentative) | Mar 1 – Mar 27, 2026 (Tentative) |
JKBOSE (Oct–Nov) | Nov 3 – Nov 27, 2025 | Nov 8 – Dec 3, 2025 |
NIOS (Oct Exams) | Oct 14 – Oct 18, 2025 | Oct 14 – Oct 18, 2025 |
TS State | To be released | Feb 26 – Mar 18, 2026 |
GSEB | Feb 26 – Mar 16, 2026 | Feb 26 – Mar 16, 2026 |
AP Board | To be released | Feb 24 – Mar 23, 2026 |
MP Board | Feb 11 – Mar 2, 2026 | Feb 7 – Mar 3, 2026 |
MBOSE | Jan 30 – Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 18 – Mar 13, 2026 |
ICSE/ISC | To be released | To be released |
Kerala | Mar 5 – Mar 30, 2026 | Mar 6 – Mar 28, 2026 |
HBSE | To be released | To be released |
CBSE Board Exam 2026: Class 10 & 12 Final Dates
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the final timetable for Class 10 and 12 examinations on its official website. You can check the detailed scheduled now at Official CBSE Datesheet 2026. The exams will start in mid-February and will continue for a few weeks.
CBSE Board Exam 2026: Final Dates Overview
Class | Exam Start Date | Exam End Date | Exam Time | Mode of Exam |
Class 10 | February 17, 2026 | March 10, 2026 | 10:30 AM IST | Pen and Paper |
Class 12 | February 17, 2026 | April 9, 2026 | 10:30 AM IST | Pen and Paper |
Students are advised to download the official PDF from the CBSE portal and verify subject-wise dates. The board has also emphasised that practical exams will be conducted prior to theory papers, starting in January 2026.
Maharashtra Board Exam 2026: SSC & HSC Timetables Out
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has made public the SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) timetable for examinations on https://mahahsscboard.in/mr.
Maharashtra SSC & HSC Exam Schedule
Class | Exam Start Date | Exam End Date | Exam Time Slots | Mode of Exam |
SSC (Class 10) | February 20, 2026 | March 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM & 3:00 PM–6:00 PM | Pen and Paper |
HSC (Class 12) | February 10, 2026 | March 11, 2026 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM & 3:00 PM–6:00 PM | Pen and Paper |
Along with the schedule, the board has provided instructions to the students about tickets, examination centres, and COVID-19 safety measures. Students should stay informed about the latest Maharashtra SSC & HSC exam Schedules and not miss any deadlines.
Tamil Nadu Board Exam 2026: SSLC & +2 Dates Confirmed
Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE TN) has officially released the schedule for SSLC (Class 10) as well as Higher Secondary (+2) examinations. The date sheet can be accessed at https://www.dge.tn.gov.in/.
Tamil Nadu SSLC & +2 Exam Schedule
Class | Exam Start Date | Exam End Date | Exam Time | Mode of Exam |
SSLC (Class 10) | March 11, 2026 | April 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM | Pen and Paper |
HSC (+2/Class 12) | March 2, 2026 | March 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM | Pen and Paper |
Additionally, the Tamil Nadu board has made it clear that pupils are required to finish their registration procedures by December 2025. The admit cards will be available in February 2026.
Key Highlights & Student Advisory
Practical Exams: It is estimated that most of the local authorities will hold practical exams in January 2026.
Hall Tickets: They are estimated to be released 2–3 weeks before the exams.
Preparation Tips: Students are advised to thoroughly revise the syllabus, practice previous year question papers, and take board-issued sample papers.
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What’s Next?
The date sheets for ICSE, GSEB boards, and other state boards are anticipated to be released soon. So, the students of these boards should continuously check for updates from the respective officials and trustworthy education portals to get the fresh information. Having the date sheets in hand, the students are advised to make a study schedule, decide the order of subjects according to the exam dates, and keep up with a good routine so that they can perform at their best in the board exams.
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