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.

Once the CBSE releases the Class 10, 12 board exam date sheet students will be able to check the following details:

• Subject-wise exam dates
• Subject codes
• Examination timings
• Subject names
• Important exam guidelines

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to conduct the Class 10, 12 practical examinations in the January 2027. Although the board is yet to release the practical date sheet for the 10th and 12th students.

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 will conduct Class 12 board exams in West Asian countries from October 23 to 28 for candidates who were dissatisfied with their marks as per the special assessment scheme, which was developed due to exam cancellation in view of the prevailing war situation, officials said on Monday.

The examination board had cancelled the Class 12 board examinations in seven Middle Eastern countries: Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, for 40 subjects, including 20 academic papers, according to examination controller Sanyam Bhardwaj.

Check key dates for the CBSE Science Challenge 2026–27:

• School registration for Round 1: October 14 to 30, 2026

• Round 1 in schools: November 2 to 13, 2026

• School registration for Round 2: November 17 to 25, 2026

• Round 2 tentative date: November 30 to December 4, 2026

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.

The registration process for class 10th and 12th private students started on October 8, 2026 and the last date to submit application is October 23, 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.
 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the syllabus for class 10, 12 board examination 2027. Students appearing for the exams can download the syllabus from the CBSE academic portal, cbseacademic.nic.in

The CBSE will publish 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 Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) introduced second board examination from the last academic session in line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Class 10th first session exam is likely to be held between February and March 2027, while the second session is expected to be held in May 2027.

Students of class 10, 12 can check the steps provided below on how to download the board examination date sheet once released.

Step 1: Go to the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in.

Step 2: Open the examination-circulars or latest-notice section on the homepage.

Step 3: Now click on the link mentioning the Class 10 and 12 Board Examinations 2027 date sheet.

Step 4: Check the class, subject code, subject name, examination date and examination timing.

Step 5: Download the timetable PDF and save it for future use.

The CBSE has not yet confirmed the release date for the Class 10, 12 board examination date sheet for the academic session 2027 as of now. 

According to the examination authority, the passing criteria for Class 10, 12 board examination remains the same as previous year. To qualify the exams, students will be required to at least secure 33% marks in each subject as well as in aggregate. 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the Class 10th and 12th subject-wise sample papers on the official academic portal, cbseacademic.nic.in. Students appearing for this session class 10, 12 board exam must start practicing the sample papers for the upcoming examinations.

According to the latest notice published on the official CBSE website, only five days are left for the submission of LOC with normal fee. All principals are reminded to ensure that the LOC of their schools are submitted within the schedule as per the directions given by CBSE. 

Class 10, 12 students must regularly visit the websites mentioned below for upcoming updates and announcement regarding the board exam date sheet.

• cbse.gov.in
• cbse.nic.in

Last Year, the CBSE released the Class 10, 12 tentative board exam timetable on September 24, while the final exam date sheet was released on October 30. This year, the board is expected to release the exam schedule soon on its official website, cbse.gov.in.

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

In an official notice released today, the CBSE has reminded school authorities that only six days are left now for LOC submissions. 

The CBSE will conduct Class 12 board exams in West Asian countries from October 23 to 28 for candidates who were dissatisfied with their marks as per the special assessment scheme, which was developed due to exam cancellation in view of the prevailing war situation, officials said on Monday.

The examination board had cancelled the Class 12 board examinations in seven Middle Eastern countries: Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, for 40 subjects, including 20 academic papers, according to examination controller Sanyam Bhardwaj.

An early 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

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

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

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In an official notice released today, the CBSE has reminded school authorities that only six days are left now for LOC submissions. 

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 last academic session.

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. 

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The CBSE has issued the admit cards for Class 12 students set to appear for the Special Exam 2026 in West Asia.

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.

Last year, the CBSE issued a tentative exam date sheet on September 24, 2025. However, there is no official confirmation from the board as of now for the upcoming exam schedule. 

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• School registration for Round 1: October 14 to 30, 2026
• Round 1 in schools: November 2 to 13, 2026
• School registration for Round 2: November 17 to 25, 2026
• Round 2 tentative date: November 30 to December 4, 2026

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The CBSE has reminded school authorities that only seven days are left for LOC submissions. 

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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. 

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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 last academic session.

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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.

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

The CBSE has released the date sheet for the Class 12 Special Examinations 2026 for students in West Asia. The special examinations are being conducted for subjects whose exams could not be conducted in March and April due to the West Asia crisis. Students can download the admit card from the official portal.

Click here to download the date sheet PDF 

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 Central Board of Secondary Education will release the CBSE board 2027 exam timetable on its official website, cbse.gov.in.

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