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. 

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

In the final months before the exam, students should give more importance to revision and practice. Given below are some quick revision tips for the CBSE Class 12 Psychology students.

• Solve PYQs and sample question papers
• Focus on application, not just definitions
• Prioritise high-weightage topics
• Make notes for quick revision
• Prepare yourself for case-based questions
• Revise definitions, differences and key theories
• Use active recall techniques
• Revise disorders and therapies thoroughly

Students are advised to write their answers in clear points and use diagrams wherever possible. 

Read more | CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027: Psychology Sample Question Paper, Syllabus, Question Type

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. 

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 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.

The board opened the portal for submitting the List of Candidates (LOC) for the Class 10 and 12 on September 24. Schools can submit candidates' details without a late fee until October 21, while submissions with a late fee will be accepted from October 22 to 26.

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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JEE Main 2027 aspirants should keep the scanned copy of the following documents ready.

• Scanned Images of Photograph (.jpeg/.jpg format)
• Signature
• Class 10 or Equivalent Certificate/Marksheet 
• PwD/PwBD Certificate (wherever applicable)

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For Class 12 students choosing the Psychology paper, it is important to understand the syllabus thoroughly to score well in the board exam. The CBSE Class 12 Psychology sample question paper 2027 will help students understand the exam pattern, question type, and marking scheme of the Class 12th Psychology paper.

Read more | CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027: Psychology Sample Question Paper, Syllabus, Question Type

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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. 

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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.

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. 

The Central Board of Secondary Education introduced the second board examination 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.

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

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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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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 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

Admit cards for the CBSE special examinations will be made available for download from October 12, 2026. Candidates can download their admit cards using the same login credentials they used to submit their details and appear for the examinations as per the published schedule.

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 will be able to download their admit card from October 12, 2026. 

Click here to download the date sheet PDF 

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. 

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. A tentative schedule will help board candidates come up with a revision plan and preparation strategy well in advance. 

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

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

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

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