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

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

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.

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 system, CBSE will now conduct two board examinations for Class 10 every year, allowing eligible students an additional opportunity to improve their performance.

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has announced that it will conduct two board examinations for Class 10 students from the 2026-27 academic session. The school board noted that the policy aims to reduce examination-related pressure and ensure that students do not have to wait for another academic year if they are dissatisfied with their performance.

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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. 

According to previous records, the board will also give an idea of the number of students expected to appear for the 2027 board examination. Last year, announcing the tentative exam schedule for Class 10 and 12 board students, the CBSE stated that in 2026 approximately 45 lakh candidates were expected to appear in 204 subjects across 10th and 12th.

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. 

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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.

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

An early or tentative intimation of the exam schedule enables students to:

• Design structured study plans aligned with subject gaps and exam order
• Formulate targeted revision strategies and mock-test schedules
• Prioritise high-weightage subjects and manage time effectively

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked schools to promote digital payments for various financial activities. In an official notification, the board stated that the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, has directed schools to adopt digital payment mode. 

Read full story | CBSE Asks Schools To Promote Digital Payment System For Financial Activities

CBSE has clarified that there will be no change in the question paper design or assessment pattern for the 2026-27 academic session. The passing criteria will also remain the same as those applicable during the 2025-26 academic session.

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

The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced a quiz on 'Solid Waste Management' for students of Classes 6 to 12 on the Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE portal. As per the official announcement, students can participate in the national-level quiz from September 17 to October 17, 2026.

Read more | Education Ministry Announces Solid Waste Management Quiz For Classes 6 To 12

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the screening of a sensitisation module on 'Inclusive Education' for school staff to be held tomorrow, October 7, 2026. The official announcement noted that in pursuance of the directives received from the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, a 30-minute sensitisation and orientation module (video) on 'Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs (CwSN)' has been developed to build sensitivity, empathy, and inclusive attitude among school staff.

Read more | CBSE To Screen Sensitisation Module On Inclusive Education For School Staff Tomorrow

According to the official circular, schools are required to complete the registration process before proceeding with the online submission of the LOC. Schools must use their 'Affiliation Number' as the user ID, which is already available with them.

According to CBSE, only students whose names are submitted through the online LOC submission process will be allowed to appear for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. 

The CBSE will announce the exam timetable for Class 10 and 12 students set to appear for the 2027 board exams on its official website, cbse.gov.in. 

 The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has asserted that pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching) must evolve to make education more experiential, holistic, integrated, inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centred, discussion-based, flexible, and enjoyable.

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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.

Shubham Goyal, a gold medallist from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad's Post Graduate Programme (PGP), now leads a 13-member product team at Microsoft in Canada as a Principal Product Lead. Although Goyal entered IIM Ahmedabad without fixing his sights on the gold medal, he concentrated on learning rigorously and improving daily, a mindset that eventually led him to secure Rank 1. 

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Students and parents are advised by the board not to rely on unverified social media posts, rumours, or unofficial sources for board-related information. All authentic updates will be issued by the CBSE through its official communication channels.

Trivandrum recorded the highest pass percentage in the CBSE Class 12 board exam 2026 with 95.62 per cent. 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) organised a live webinar on the relevance of the List of Candidates (LOC) and students' registration on Tuesday at the CBSE Integrated Office, Dwarka, New Delhi. The board has already issued notifications relating to the submission of the LOC for the Class 10 and 12 board examinations 2027 and correction of demographic details of students. 

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According to CBSE, only students whose names are submitted through the online LOC submission process will be allowed to appear for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. The board stated that submitting accurate student data and selecting the correct subjects are of utmost importance.

A complex that previously served as a security camp has now been converted into a hostel for tribal students in the remote Abujhmad region of Chhattisgarh's Bastar division. The new initiative has been launched to facilitate the education of tribal children. Students began residing in the facility on August 11, 2026.

Read full story | Former Security Camp In Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad Now A Tribal Students' Hostel For 150 Children

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced a new dedicated chapter on startups and entrepreneurship for Class 9 students. In the NCERT's new Social Science Textbook, 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond - Part 2', the council has introduced students to the world of entrepreneurship and startups through the chapter "From Ideas to Startups."

Read full story | National Council's New Class 9 Social Science Textbook Teaches Students How To Start A Business

Understanding the CBSE Class 10 syllabus, exam pattern, and weightage, and practising previous year questions and sample papers, reflect an ideal preparation for the CBSE Class 10th board examinations.

Check here | CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sample Paper 2027, Question Types, Map Work Topics

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

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

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 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.

According to previous records, the board will also give an idea of the number of students expected to appear for the 2027 board examination. Last year, announcing the tentative exam schedule for Class 10 and 12 board students, the CBSE stated that in 2026 approximately 45 lakh candidates were expected to appear in 204 subjects across 10th and 12th.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that Jangla and Chirgaon schools would be brought under the CBSE system.

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.

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.

Based on previous records, the CBSE is expected to release the tentative schedule anytime soon now. Last year, the CBSE issued a tentative exam date sheet on September 24, 2025. Meanwhile, students can expect the CBSE board final date sheet in the month of October-November 2026.

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

An early or tentative intimation of the exam schedule will allow students to design structured study plans aligned with subject gaps and exam order. Class 10 and 12 candidates can formulate targeted revision strategies and mock-test schedules, and prioritise high-weightage subjects and manage time effectively.

"Sengol", installed in the new Parliament building in 2023, is now part of NCERT's Class 9 Social Science textbook, which describes it as a "cultural marker of rulership and good governance" and links its tradition to the Chola period, according to a report by the PTI. 

The University of Delhi is observing the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' (SHS) campaign 2026 from September 17 to October 17, 2026, under the theme "Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat." A 'Swachhata' campaign under the banner of "Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath" was observed on October 1, 2026. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the campaign with teachers, students, officials and volunteers participating in a cleanliness drive on the campus and adjoining Kamala Nehru Ridge at 8 am.

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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. 

Teachers in Kiribati, a country in Oceania, are using creative classroom methods to introduce students to technology, as schools across the Pacific island nation continue to face limited infrastructure, unreliable electricity, and weak internet connectivity, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said in a recent report.

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Once the CBSE board exam timetable is published, 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

Class 10 and 12 candidates can expect the following information in the CBSE tentative date sheet 2027:

• CBSE board exam timeline
• CBSE Class 10, 12 main examination date sheet
• CBSE Class 12 board exam for sports students
• CBSE Class 10 second board exam timeline
• CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam dates

The board will also give an idea of the number of students expected to appear for the 2027 board examination. 

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to announce the board exam schedule for the academic year 2026-27 anytime soon on its official website, cbse.gov.in.