CBSE is all set to conduct the CBSE Class 10 2026 exams from tomorrow (February 17). On Day 1, Mathematics paper will be held. The entry in the examination centre will be from 9 am to 10 am. Get here CBSE 10th Class Exams 2026 live updates related to the revised pattern, syllabus, student review, time table, etc.
CBSE 10th Class Exams 2026 Live Updates; Exam Date Sheet & Paper Analysis & Exam Day Instructions
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to conduct the CBSE Class 10 2026 exams from tomorrow (February 17). The exam will conclude on March 11, 2026. The practical exams were conducted from January 1 to February 14. Recently, the board has issued CBSE 10th Class exam day guidelines 2026. According to the guidelines, students are required to reach their examination centres on or before 10 am. The exam will start at 10.30 am. The entry in the examination centre will be from 9 am to 10 am. Those reaching late will not be allowed to appear for the exam. Students should carry the original copy of their admit cards while appearing for the exam.
On the Day 1 of CBSE 10th Class 2026 exam, Mathematics Standard and Basic subjects will be held. This year CBSE will conduct the exam as per the revised exam format. The subject-wise CBSE 10th exam analysis 2026 will be provided on this page after the exam is over. We will also provide CBSE Class 10th question papers 2026. The exam analysis will help candidates to know the exam difficulty. Read below for more details on CBSE 10th Class Exams 2026 Live Updates.
CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026
For the ease of candidates, we have provided below the CBSE 10th time table 2026.
| Exam Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 17-Feb-2026 |
Mathematics Standard Mathematics Basic |
| 18-Feb-2026 |
Home Science |
| 20-Feb-2026 |
Beauty and Wellness |
| 21-Feb-2026 |
English |
| 23-Feb-2026 |
Urdu Course A |
| 24-Feb-2026 |
Element of Business |
| 25-Feb-2026 |
Science |
| 26-Feb-2026 |
Security |
| 27-Feb-2026 |
Computer Applications |
| 28-Feb-2026 |
Arabic |
| 2-March-2026 |
Hindi (Course A) |
| 5-March-2026 |
Sindhi |
| 6-March-2026 |
Painting |
| 7-March-2026 |
Social Science |
| 9-March-2026 |
Telugu |
| 10-March-2026 |
French |
| 11-March-2026 |
TIBETAN |
CBSE Class 10 Exam Day Guidelines 2026
Some of the important guidelines related to CBSE 10th Board exams 2026 are given below.
- The doors of the examination hall will open 45 minutes before the exam time
- Students take their seats 30 minutes before the beginning of the exam
- Those reaching late will not be allowed to enter the exam hall
- Students must bring pen, pencil and ink
- Electronics items are not allowed inside the exam hall
- Students need to sit as per the roll numbers
- Candidates are not allowed to leave the exam hall before the completion of the test
CBSE Class 10 2026 New Changes
CBSE has announced new changes for CBSE Class 10 2026 exam. From this year, the board will conduct CBSE 10th exam in two phases. The second phase will begin from May 15 to June 1, 2026. The question papers for Science and Social Science will be divided into different sections. Candidates need to answer as per the given sections or else their answer sheets will not be evaluated.
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This page provides the real-time information related to the CBSE 10th Class 2026 exam. Students must visit this page regularly to get all the latest updates.
LIVE UPDATE
CBSE 10th Class Exams 2026 Live Updates
- 2:20 PM IST• 16 Feb 2026
Will I get time to read CBSE Class 10 question paper 2026?
Question papers will be handed to students 10:15 AM. Students will get 15 minutes to read the paper. The exam begins at 10:30 AM.
- 2:15 PM IST• 16 Feb 2026
CBSE Class 10 Exam 2026 Live Updates: At what time the entry gate will close?
Students must reach the exam centre by 10 AM. They will be given entry to the examination hall 45 minutes before the exam.
- 1:55 PM IST• 16 Feb 2026
What is the revised CBSE 10th Board Exam Pattern 2026?
The new changes introduced in the pattern of CBSE Class 10 are given below.
- Dual Board examinations for Class 10. One is considered as the improvement exam.
- Revised question paper pattern for Classes 10. The Science question paper carry three sections- Biology (A), Chemistry (B) and Physics (C). The Social Science paper carries four sections-History (A), Geography (B), Political Science (C) and Economics (D).
- 1:42 PM IST• 16 Feb 2026
What are CBSE 10th 2026 exam timings?
CBSE Class 10 exam 2026 will be conducted in a single shift. The shift timings are 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM.
- 1:34 PM IST• 16 Feb 2026
CBSE Class 10 Exam 2026: Check Exam Dates
CBSE 10th 2026 exam will be conducted from February 17 to March 11. Over 45 lakh students are appearing for CBSE Board Exams 2026. Out of which, around 26.60 lakh candidates are appearing in Class 10.
- 1:30 PM IST• 16 Feb 2026
CBSE 10th Class Exams 2026 Live Updates: Which paper is tomorrow?
CBSE Class 10th Board exams 2026 will begin with the Maths paper. The exam will be held from 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM.
As a part of CBSE Class 10 last minute preparation, candidates must focus on revision. They should go through the chapters given in the syllabus thoroughly. Candidates must remain stress free.
The Board has asked all the students to reach their examination centres on or before 10 am. The exam will start at 10.30 am. The entry in the examination centre will be from 9 am to 10 am.
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CBSE 10th 2026 exam will be conducted between February 17 and March 11, 2026. Students were issued admit cards for appearing in the exam. They should not forget to take the same to the exam centre.