CBSE Board Exams 2027: Sample Question Papers (OUT), Datesheet, Syllabus & Pattern

Central Board of Secondary Education 2027 ( CBSE )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Sep 24, 2026 13:25 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Manager – Editorial

CBSE Exam 2027: The Central Board of Secondary Education released CBSE LOC form 2027 on September 24. Those who are opting to submit the form without challan and late fees can fill CBSE LOC registration from September 24 to October 21. With late fees, LOC can be submitted from October 22 to 30. Those who opts to pay fees through challan can submit the form from September 24 to October 17 without late fees. With late fees, the form will be accepted from October 22 to 26. Schools are required to submit the LOC for all students appearing in CBSE 2027 exams.

CBSE Sample Paper 2027 was released on September 21. The board is expected to release CBSE Datesheet 2027 anytime soon. The final CBSE datesheet 2027 will be released in October. CBSE private candidate form 2027 will be released soon. CBSE 10th, 12th exams 2027 will be conducted in February-March. 

Latest Updates:

  • LOC submission process begins 
  • Fees are different for Indian Students and those residing outside the country
  • Fee can be paid online and offline
  • Tentative CBSE datesheet 2027 is expected to be announced anytime soon. 
  • The board will release the final datesheet in October
  • CBSE private candidate application form is releasing shortly
  • CBSE will soon activate the link to update List of Candidates (LOC)

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Table of contents
  • CBSE Sample Papers 2027
  • CBSE Date Sheet 2026 - Important Dates
  • CBSE Result 2027
  • CBSE Admit Card Exam 2027
  • CBSE Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation Tips 2027
  • What is CBSE 10th & 12th Exams?
  • FAQs on CBSE Board Exam 2027
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CBSE Sample Papers 2027

CBSE sample papers 2026-27 are available now. Students can download the sample papers through the links available on this page. Along with the sample papers, the marking scheme has also been released. CBSE sample papers are made available based on the latest question papers.

CBSE 10th Sample Papers 2027

Download below CBSE Class 10 sample papers 2027.

Subjects Download PDF Marking Scheme

Science

Social Science

Maths Basic

Maths Standard

English Literature

CBSE 12th Sample Papers 2027

Download below CBSE Class 12 sample papers 2027.

Subjects Download PDF Marrking Scheme

English Core

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Business Studies

Accountancy

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CBSE 10th Sample Papers 2027

CBSE 12th Sample Papers 2027

CBSE Question Papers

CBSE releases the CBSE question papers for classes 10th & 12th exams. Solving CBSE question papers helps students improve their performance in exams. They will be able to know the exam pattern, marking scheme, duration of the exam etc. Students are advised to solve the question papers Class 10, 12 CBSE 2026 within the stipulated time to learn time management.

Download CBSE 10th Question Papers 2026

Subjects Download PDFs
CBSE 10th Maths Question Paper 2026  Download PDF 
CBSE 10th Science Question Paper 2026  Download PDF 
CBSE 10th Social Question Paper 2026  Download PDF 

Download CBSE 12th Question Papers 2026

Subjects Download Links
CBSE 12th Maths Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Physics Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Chemistry Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Biology Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 

CBSE 12th English Question Paper 2026

Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Accountancy Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Business Studies Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 
CBSE 12th Economics Question Paper 2026 Download PDF 

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CBSE Class 10 exam Question Papers

CBSE Class 12 exam Question Papers

 

CBSE Date Sheet 2026 - Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CBSE 2027 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
Sep ' 26

Tentative cbse date sheet 2026 class 10

Sep ' 26

Tentative cbse date sheet 2026 class 12 2027

16 Aug ' 26 - 19 Aug ' 26

CBSE 10th revaluation & verification of marks

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CBSE Result 2027

CBSE result 2027 will be made available online. CBSE 10th result 2027 will be announced in April. CBSE 12th result 2027 will be made available in May. Students can check their results by logging with required details. The process to check result is given below.

  • Visit Board's website
  • Click the 'CBSE result link'
  • Enter required credentials
  • The result appears on the screen
  • Download and save it

 

 
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CBSE Admit Card Exam 2027

Central Board of Secondary Education releases CBSE admit card offline. Online link to download the admit card is made available for schools. The regular students need to collect their admit cards from their respective schools. Private students can download the same from the official website. Students must note that it is mandatory to carry the CBSE admit card on all exam days, otherwise they won’t be allowed to write their exam. The admit card is made available offline. The process to download admit card is given below.

  • Visit board's website
  • Click on 'CBSE admit card link
  • Enter required details
  • The admit card appears on screen
  • Download and save it

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CBSE Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation Tips 2027

The exam pattern, syllabus and preparation are given below.

CBSE Exam Pattern

The CBSE Board Exam Pattern shares the marking scheme, the weightage of marks to every chapter in exam, the duration of exam, and much more. Students must go through the CBSE exam pattern to strategise their way of answering papers to score well in exams. This year, the board has planned to ask more objective type questions in the examinations.CBSE introduced some important changes in the pattern of Class 10 and 12 exam. Some of the major changes are given below.

  • Dual exams will be conducted for Class 10. It is mandatory to appear in the main exam. The second one is considered as improvement exam
  • CBSE Class 10 question papers for Science and Social Science subjects are divided into different sections. The Science question paper carries three sections- Biology (A), Chemistry (B) and Physics (C). Students have been told to mark out the same three sections in their answer book before attempting any question. The Social Science paper include four sections covering History (A), Geography (B), Political Science (C) and Economics (D). CBSE has asked students to write each answer only in the space meant for that particular section.
  • The answer sheets of Class 12 is evaluated digitally
  • CBSE Marking Scheme 2027 is available now

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CBSE Syllabus

CBSE Syllabus contains topics and chapters for all subjects, including Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Economics, History, to name a few. The board prepares the question papers for Class 10th and 12th. Students must complete the CBSE syllabus 2026 at least a month or two before the final exams to score good marks in the board exams. They can check their respective class syllabus below.

CBSE Preparation

Some of the preparation strategy related to CBSE 10th exam is given below.

  • Go through exam pattern
  • Students must be thorough with the syllabus
  • Solve previous years question papers
  • Attempt mock tests
  • Be regular with studies
 
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What is CBSE 10th & 12th Exams?

CBSE is a national-level educational board responsible for conducting CBSE board exam Class 10, 12 across the country and abroad. The full form of CBSE is Central Board of Secondary Education. It prescribes the date sheet, syllabus, and question papers and declares CBSE results for Class 10th and 12th students every year.
Managed and controlled by MHRD, CBSE runs through its 10 regional offices, including Delhi, Chennai, Guwahati, Ajmer, Panchkula, Allahabad, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Dehradun. 

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CBSE Exam Highlights

Some of the important highlights related to CBSE board exams are given below.

Parameters Details

Board name

CBSE Board

CBSE Full Form

Central Board of Secondary Education

Recognized by

MHRD, India

Exams

Secondary exams (10th) & Senior Secondary exams

Number of schools in India*

24,000

Number of Schools in Foreign*

240 schools in 26 countries across the world

Types of Schools/Institutes*

3011 Government/Aided, 1252 KVs, 661 JNVs

CBSE Official website

cbse.nic.in & cbseresuls.nic.in

Number of Regional officers

16 Regional Officers & COEs 

Region name

Delhi, Chennai, Guwahati, Ajmer, Panchkula, Allahabad, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Thiruvananthapuram and Dehradun

Contact Number

011-22509256, 22509258, 22509257, 22509259

 

 

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FAQs on CBSE Board Exam 2027

Read below the Frequently Asked Questions on CBSE 10th Exams:

Q:   Is CBSE Board exam checking strict?
A: 

For CBSE 10th, 12th, it is considered to be strict. However, it is said that the checking done by evaluators is lenient in comparison to the checking done by them in Class 9, 11 in their schools.

So, if u have covered the entire CBSE 10th syllabus and CBSE 12th syllabus and your preparation is on point, then you must not worry about the strict checking. Also, you can click on the link below to check the important points in CBSE boards preparation. 

Top tips to score high in CBSE board exams

Q:   Should I make important points while studying?
A: 

Yes, it is always suggested that students must prepare notes of important points while studying. This practice will help to retain the points for a long time and you can refer to them just before the examination for revision rather than going through all the notes again. 

Q:   What is CBSE full form?
A: 

CBSE stands for the Central Board of Secondary Education. Many schools across India and abroad are affiliated to this board. It is a widely accepted board across the world.

Q:   Are all the topics mentioned in the CBSE syllabus there in the NCERT books?
A: 

Yes, all the topics stated in CBSE 10th, 12th syllabus are covered in NCERT books. Students must refer them and cover them thoroughly before moving on to other reference books. Cover all the questions given at the back of every chapter. Shiksha. Com helps you with NCERT solutions for Chemistry Physics and Mathematics etc. 

Q:   Are CBSE sample papers available for all subjects?
A: 

Yes, the Board released the CBSE 10th, 12th sample papers for all subjects on the official website- cbseacademic.in. Students can click on the links below to download and start solving them. It is important to solve and practice the CBSE sample papers 2026 as they will make students familiar with the marking scheme, exam pattern, the types of questions that appear in the exam frequently and more. 

CBSE 10th Sample Papers 2026

CBSE 12th Sample Papers 2026

Q:   Will CBSE board exams be conducted twice a year?
A: 

Yes, Education Ministry of India announced that the CBSE 10th Board exams are to be conducted twice in a year. It is mandatory to appear for the first phase. The second phase in May is optional for students, and those who wish to improve their marks in Science, maths, SST and Languages can appear for them.

 

Q:   How many students register for the CBSE board exams every year?
A: 

Every year, over 35 lakh students appear for the CBSE board examinations. Of this, almost 20 lakh students appear for CBSE 10th exams while nearly 15 lakh students write their CBSE 12th board exams. 

Students must complete their CBSE board syllabus and know the exam pattern to perform well. They should solve the CBSE sample papers and practice previous years question papers to get familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, the types of questions asked in the exam and more. 

Q:   How many times CBSE Board exams are conducted?
A: 

CBSE will conduct the board exams twice a year, keeping in line with the National Education Policy 2020. The first exam is held in February and the second one in May. The first exam is mandatory. The second one is to improve the performance.

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