Millions of Class 10 and 12 students are refreshing cbse.gov.in every hour looking for the 2027 date sheet. Here’s the honest truth most “live” pages won’t tell you plainly: the CBSE 2027 date sheet is not out yet. It’s expected any day now. Below is what’s genuinely known, when to expect the release, and exactly how to grab it the moment it drops.
What’s confirmed vs what’s still awaited
- Board exams begin in February 2027
- Class 10 has two exams: Board Exam 1 (Feb) + optional Board Exam 2 (May)
- Sample papers & marking schemes are already released
- Date sheet will be on cbse.gov.in (PDF)
- The actual date sheet PDF (subject-wise dates)
- Exact first and last exam dates
- Admit-card release date
- Board Exam 2 (May) detailed schedule
What the schedule looks like (what we know)
Class 10
Board Exam 1: February 2027 — the main attempt everyone takes.
Board Exam 2: May 2027 — optional, to improve your score.
Theory papers spread across February–March 2027.
Class 12
Single board exam, starting February 2027.
Papers run across February–April 2027, with longer gaps between major subjects.
No second attempt (that’s a Class 10 feature).
When will the date sheet actually release?
Based on current reports and past cycles, CBSE is expected to put out the tentative date sheet around the last week of September 2026, with the detailed, subject-wise schedule following after. The moment it’s live, these are the milestones to expect:
The release timing is based on official signals and last year’s pattern — not yet a confirmed date. Always confirm on cbse.gov.in.
How to download it (the moment it’s out)
- Go to cbse.gov.in → look for the “Examinations” / latest-notifications section.
- Click the Class 10 or Class 12 Date Sheet 2027 link.
- Open the PDF, check your subjects’ dates, and save/print it.
- Cross-check every subject code against your own — especially if you have optional or language subjects.
What to do while you wait (don’t waste this window)
- Assume a February start and build your revision timetable backwards from mid-February now.
- Use the released sample papers — they’re already out, and solving them is far more useful than refreshing for the date sheet.
- Don’t panic-refresh. The date sheet won’t change how much you’ve prepared; your practice will.
We’ll update this the minute it drops
Meanwhile, start smart with our CBSE Sample Papers 2027 guide — pattern, marking scheme and direct download links for every subject.
Quick answers
Is the CBSE 2027 date sheet out?
Not yet. As of now, only the exam window (February 2027 onward) is known. The tentative date sheet is expected around late September 2026, with the detailed subject-wise schedule to follow on cbse.gov.in.
When do CBSE 2027 board exams start?
In February 2027 for both Class 10 and Class 12. Class 10 theory runs Feb–March; Class 12 runs Feb–April.
Does Class 10 really have two exams in 2027?
Yes. Board Exam 1 in February is the main attempt everyone takes; Board Exam 2 in May is optional, to improve your score.
Where will the date sheet be released?
Only on the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in, as a downloadable PDF. Treat any other “date sheet” as unofficial until it matches the one there.
How is the date sheet different from the sample papers?
The sample papers (already out) show the paper pattern and marking; the date sheet gives the calendar of when each subject’s exam is held. You need both — one to prepare, one to plan.