The Central Board of Secondary Education has started the List of Candidates (LOC) submission for Class 10 and 12 board examinations 2027 from September 24. All the schools affiliated to the board can submit the LOC for eligible students through the official CBSE portal, cbse.gov.in, till October 21 without a late fee.

With the release of the CBSE 10th and 12th timetable 2027, students can prepare structured study plans to enhance their performance. A tentative schedule will help board candidates come up with a revision plan and preparation strategy well in advance. 

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on October 3 that more than 150 CBSE schools had been opened across the state to promote quality education, with around 2,000 teachers already appointed in these institutions.

These schools will enable students, particularly those in rural areas, to access quality education closer to their homes, he noted.

Once CBSE publishes the board exam timetable, Class 10 and 12 students can follow the steps given below to download the PDF.

1. Visit cbse.gov.in
2. Open the examination-circulars or latest-notice section
3. Locate the notification mentioning the Class 10 and 12 Board Examinations 2027
4. Open the official PDF
5. Check the class, subject code, subject name, examination date and examination timing
6. Download and save the PDF for reference

In last year's official circular, the board prescribed certain conditions for students to appear in the second board exam. According to the official guidelines, it is mandatory for all students to appear in the first board examination. 

Read more | CBSE Class 10 Two Board Exams 2027: Can Students Skip First Exam? Explained

Students being checked by an examiner outside an examination centre before they appear for the Central Board of Secondary Education's high school examinations, in Prayagraj on February 17, 2026.

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A new study has found 11,982 cases of bans, affecting 7,370 individual works. Over 4,500 were on the list for the first time, ranging from the 19th century classic "Jane Eyre" to Sui Ishida's "Tokyo Ghoul" manga series

As per PEN's analysis, the ban has majorly targeted books about race and racism, LGBTQ people or characters, people or characters of color, and sex.

The board noted that the following categories of private students are eligible for the 2027 board examinations. 

1. Candidates placed in the 'Essential Repeat' category in the 2026 board examinations. 
2. Second chance compartment candidates, that is, Class 10 and 12 students placed in the 'Compartment' category in the 2026 main and supplementary examinations. 
3. Candidates declared 'Fail' or 'Essential Repeat' in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
4. Passed out candidates of 2025-26 who wish to improve their performance in one or more subjects.

Read more | CBSE Board Exam 2027: Application Open For Class 10, 12 Private Candidates

According to a study published in a journal of National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) by Christianson (1992)3, clinical evidence of cognitive psychology studies show that boredom, stress, confusion, anxiety and low levels of motivation hinders learning.

According to the CBSE's 'Handbook of Joyful Learning' research conducted on brain validates the fact that when the element of fun is missing from the learning, the element of actual learning taking place also remains absent.

In a study conducted by education theorist Krashen (1982), it was proposed that when learning is associated with strong positive emotions (joy), retention of learning by students takes place.

Students exit after appearing for the CBSE Class 12th Physical Education exam, in New Delhi on February 18, 2026.

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has released an artificial intelligence (AI) competency framework for teachers, a global reference document that defines the knowledge, skills, and values that educators need to use artificial intelligence responsibly in schools. 

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The CBSE date sheet will also help schools to align their academic and administrative activities, including deployment of teachers for examination and evaluation duties.

The CBSE Class 10 main board examination was held from February 17 to March 11, 2026, while the second board examination was conducted from May 15 to May 21, 2026.

Last year, the CBSE issued a tentative exam date sheet on September 24, 2025. 

According to official information, a student who failed in class 10th or class 12th board exam can reappear as a private candidate or as regular student admitted in school. For further information students can visit cbse.nic.in.

Early access to the CBSE exam schedule will allow students across Science, Commerce, and Arts streams to structure their revision plans, focus on high-weightage topics, and manage stress effectively. 

The CBSE Class 10 main board examination was held from February 17 to March 11, 2026, while the second board examination was conducted from May 15 to May 21, 2026.

According to a study by PEN America, 11,982 books were banned in public schools in the 2025-26 school year. The report also highlighted that 7,370 unique titles were banned last year. Themes of race, racism, sexuality and gender identity remain the most common reasons why the books were challenged.

Over 4,500 were on the list for the first time, ranging from the 19th century classic "Jane Eyre" to Sui Ishida's "Tokyo Ghoul" manga series. 

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The second board examination was introduced from the 2026 academic session in line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Under the revised system, CBSE will now conduct two board examinations for Class 10 every year, allowing eligible students an additional opportunity to improve their performance.

In a public notice, the CBSE announced that the introduction of the On Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 answer book evaluation has drawn positive responses from teachers across the country. 

The CBSE Class 10 and 12 board candidates can expect the following information soon:

• Tentative board examination schedule 
• Subject-wise dates for Classes 10 and 12
• Theory examination commencement date
• Practical examination or internal-assessment schedule
• Examination timings and reporting time
• Date-sheet PDF download link
• Any separate schedule for regular and private candidates

In last year's official circular, the board prescribed certain conditions for students to appear in the second board exam. According to the official guidelines, it is mandatory for all students to appear in the first board examination. 

Read more | CBSE Class 10 Two Board Exams 2027: Can Students Skip First Exam? Explained

For the 2026 examination cycle, CBSE published a tentative date sheet for Classes 10 and 12 on September 24, 2025. It subsequently released the final date sheet on October 30, 2025. 

CBSE board private candidates can submit their exam forms the board's official website, cbse.gov.in under the 'Private Candidate' tab. Students can download the official exam syllabus from cbseacademic.nic.in. 

Read more | CBSE Board Exam 2027: Application Open For Class 10, 12 Private Candidates

Issuing clarification on the issue, the CBSE board stated that the marks obtained in the pre board examination are not added or included in the board examination marks.

Answering FAQs on board examinations, the CBSE stated that the use of whitener is not permitted.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that Class 10 and 12 private candidates can submit their examination forms from Today, October 8, 2026. According to the official announcement, the CBSE will conduct the Class 10th and 12th  board examinations in the months of February/March/April 2027.

Read more | CBSE Board Exam 2027: Application Open For Class 10, 12 Private Candidates

Answering students' queries on board examinations, the CBSE asserted that making notes helps students in understanding the chapter and also makes them confident.

Once CBSE publishes the timetable, Class 10 and 12 students can follow the steps given below.

• Visit cbse.gov.in
• Open the examination-circulars or latest-notice section
• Locate the notification mentioning the Class 10 and 12 Board Examinations 2027
• Open the official PDF
• Check the class, subject code, subject name, examination date and examination timing.
• Download and save the PDF for reference

The board has opened the application portal for Class 10, 12 private candidates.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has not released the Class 10 and 12 board examination timetable for 2027 yet. Students are advised to check the official CBSE website and examination-circulars page for the date-sheet PDF and avoid relying on unverified social media posts or unofficial claims. In the 2026 cycle, CBSE released the tentative schedule on September 24, 2025. 

The CBSE is expected to announce the board exam schedule for the academic year 2026-27 soon on its official website, cbse.gov.in.

According to official information, sample question papers and question paper designs of standard level and basic level Maths are available on the board's official website, cbseacademic.nic.in.

In a social media post on X, the Central Board of Secondary Education announced the Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2 to 31, 2026. According to the official announcement, CBSE offices will undertake activities focused on cleanliness and the timely disposal of pending references as part of the nationwide campaign.

Special Campaign 6.0. From 2nd to 31st October 2026, CBSE offices will undertake activities focused on cleanliness and the timely disposal of pending references as part of the nationwide campaign. #SpecialCampaign6

— CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) October 2, 2026

With the release of the CBSE 10th and 12th timetable 2027, students can prepare structured study plans to enhance their performance. Students can also formulate a revision strategy as per the exam schedule and gaps between the examinations. 

The CBSE is expected to conduct two board examinations for Class 10 in the 2027 examination cycle. The CBSE introduced the two board examination policy from the 2026 exam session, as notified on June 25, 2025. As per the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Class 10 students will be given an opportunity to improve their performance in up to three subjects during the second board examination.

Read full story | CBSE Class 10 Two Board Exams 2027: Can Students Skip First Exam? Explained

Students at the examination centre premises as they appear for the 10th grade exams, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, in Lucknow on February 17, 2026.

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Once CBSE publishes the board exam timetable, Class 10 and 12 students can follow the steps given below to download the PDF.

1. Visit cbse.gov.in.
2. Open the examination-circulars or latest-notice section.
3. Locate the notification mentioning the Class 10 and 12 Board Examinations 2027.
4. Open the official PDF.
5. Check the class, subject code, subject name, examination date and examination timing.
6. Download and save the PDF for reference.
    

With the release of the CBSE 10th and 12th timetable 2027, students can prepare structured study plans to enhance their performance. A tentative schedule will help board candidates come up with a revision plan and preparation strategy well in advance. 

Winning a gold medal from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad is a significant achievement in itself. However, the story of an institute topper extends far beyond that medal. Siddhant Agarwal, Rank 1 gold medallist from IIM Ahmedabad's Class of 2022-24, shared his story with NDTV. 

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A classroom experiment rooted in Bastar's geography, culture and everyday life has helped Vinayak Kohli, a social science teacher at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Kondagaon, win national recognition in the Geography category of the India's Best Teachers' Awards 2026.

Read full story | How A "Social Science Lab" In Kondagaon Helped Vinayak Kohli Win National Honour

In 2018, 12,737 students scored above 95 per cent and 72,569 crossed 90 per cent, with the overall pass percentage at 83.01 per cent. In 2019, more than 94,000 students scored above 90 per cent, while 17,693 crossed the 95 per cent mark, and the pass percentage rose slightly to 83.40 per cent.

The board has released the CBSE Class 10 sample papers 2026-27 on its official website - cbseacademic.nic.in. Students can practise for their Social Science exam using the sample paper published online.

Direct Link | CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sample Paper 2027, Question Types, Map Work Topics

According to official information, a student who failed in class 10th or class 12th board exam can reappear as a private candidate or as regular student admitted in school. For further information students can visit cbse.nic.in.

Last year, the CBSE issued the tentative exam date sheet on September 24, 2025. 

Australian students are reportedly among the worst-behaved in the world, with a new global report highlighting high levels of bullying, noise, and classroom disruption. Additionally, public school students are more than two years behind their private independent counterparts. 

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The CBSE date sheet will also help schools to align their academic and administrative activities, including deployment of teachers for examination and evaluation duties.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has started the submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) for Class 10 and 12 board examinations 2027 from September 24. All the schools affiliated to the board can submit the LOC for eligible students through the official CBSE portal, cbse.gov.in, till October 21 without a late fee.

Students at the Government Upper Primary School in Kahla, Jaisalmer, expressed anger over the shortage of teachers, staging a protest by locking the school gates. The protesters said that the educational system has been disrupted as all the school's teachers have been sent on deputation. 

Read more | "Syllabus Incomplete": Jaisalmer Students Protest Over Teacher Shortage, Lock School Gates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is yet to release the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1 application form. However, candidates can expect the registration process to begin in October 2026, most likely in the last week of the month, based on the schedule followed in previous years. 

According to NTA's official exam calendar, the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. January 31 has been kept as a buffer date by the testing agency.

Read more | Waiting For JEE Main 2027 Application Form? Here's The Expected Timeline

Students must note that the syllabus of Class 10th and 12th is available on the CBSE website: cbseacademic.nic.in. 

 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that Jangla and Chirgaon schools would be brought under the CBSE system during his three-day visit to the Rohru and Rampur Assembly constituencies of Shimla district from October 1 to 3, while making several announcements related to roads, education, healthcare, transportation, and other local needs. 

Dhamwari School would also be brought under the CBSE system, he said. Sukhu further announced that Taklech School in the Rampur Assembly constituency would also be brought under the CBSE system.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy requiring schools to have students recite the Preamble to the Constitution during morning assemblies, according to a report by the Asian News International (ANI). 

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and Augustine George Masih observed that the Preamble already forms part of the school curriculum and is taught to students from Class 6 onwards.

The plea, filed by Dheeraj Kumar, an Assistant Professor at Delhi University's Rajdhani College, sought directions to the Union Ministry of Education and the CBSE to frame a national policy promoting constitutional awareness among schoolchildren.

Early access to the CBSE exam schedule will allow Class 10 and 12 students to structure their revision plans, focus on high-weightage topics, and manage stress effectively. 

A graduate of Ashoka University has been selected for the prestigious Chevening Scholarship to pursue a master's degree in Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Ariba (as per the name on her LinkedIn profile), who secured the award on her first application attempt, shared the achievement in a social media post. She said that she was "over the moon" and grateful to have been selected for the fully funded UK scholarship programme for the 2026-27 academic session.

Read full story | Ashoka University Graduate Chosen For UK's Chevening Scholarship On First Attempt

Once the CBSE board exam timetable is published, Class 10 and 12 students can follow the steps given below to download the PDF.

• Visit cbse.gov.in
• Open the examination-circulars or latest-notice section
• Locate the notification mentioning the Class 10 and 12 Board Examinations 2027
• Open the official PDF
• Check the class, subject code, subject name, examination date and examination timing
• Download and save the PDF for reference