CBSE Board Exams 2026: Class 10 & 12 Exam Dates Rescheduled, Check New Datesheet Now
Priya Kumari
Published On - Dec 31, 2025 12:20PM IST
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially revised the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations for 2026, introducing significant changes that students and schools should take into consideration. The new schedule was announced through an official statement, changing the position of two major papers but leaving the rest of the schedule intact.
The Class 10 exam, which was scheduled to be conducted on March 3, will now be held on March 11. Similarly, the Class 12 Legal Studies paper, originally scheduled for March 17, will now be conducted on April 10. The changes are to prevent clashes of the festivals and to provide smooth administration of exams.
CBSE Exam 2026: Revised Exam Schedule
CBSE has adjusted two significant papers but continued the rest of the schedule.
Class
Subject/Paper
Original Date
Revised Date
Class 10
Paper scheduled on March 3
March 3, 2026
March 11, 2026
Class 12
Legal Studies
March 17, 2026
April 10, 2026
The remaining Class 10 and 12 examinations will be conducted as per the schedule mentioned above.
Why the Revision?
The board explained that the changes were required because of:
Holi festival on the day when the original Class 10 exam was to be held.
Administrative modifications are needed in Class 12 Legal Studies.
Organizing a smooth running of exams in centers throughout the country.
Impact on Students
The new dates are a relief and a longer deadline for students:
Class 10 students have an additional week to revise their paper.
Students of Class 12 Legal Studies now have almost a month of additional revision.
Very little disturbance in general, as the disturbance is limited to two papers.
CBSE Exam 2026: How to Download the Revised Datesheet
The revised schedule is available in PDF format on the official CBSE site:
