CBSE Announces Class 12 Board Exam Dates for 2027 Across Streams

The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the date sheet for the Class 12 board exams for the 2026-27 academic session. Students can check and download the timetable from the official website at cbse.gov.in.

Exam Schedule

The board exams will start on February 16, 2027, with the Physics paper and will end on April 8, with Legal Studies on the final day. All exams will start at 10:30 am, according to a notice released by the board on November 6. The board will conduct examinations for a total of 121 subjects across the Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams.

Additional Resources

Students can also download subject-wise sample question papers and marking schemes from the official academic portal at cbseacademic.nic.in to understand the exam structure. Meanwhile, the schedule for practical exams will be released separately by affiliated school authorities.

Context

Board examinations are a major annual milestone for millions of students across India, determining college admissions and academic paths. Early release of timetables and sample papers helps students plan their revision and understand marking schemes well in advance.