CBSE Board Exam 2026 (Class 10th, 12th): Final Date Sheet (OUT), Syllabus, Pattern, Question Papers

Students need to score at least 33 percent in all subjects and a minimum aggregate of 33 percent in CBSE 12th board exams in order to clear the examinations. 

The Board released the CBSE 12th syllabus and marking scheme for all subjects. Students must ensure to complete their syllabus and know the exam pattern well. They must nalso download and solve the CBSE 12th sample papers and previous years' question papers to perform well in the exams. 

Once done with the syllabus and practice, students will be able to clear the 12th board examinations will good percentage.  

CBSE released the CBSE 12th sample papers 2026 on the official website- cbseacademic.nic.in. You can download CBSE Class 12 sample question papers 2026 from the official website or from this page too. Students must solve and practice the CBSE 12th question papers of previous years' to know the marking scheme, the types of questions asked in the exam, gauge the difficulty level and more. 

It is advised that students solve and practice the CBSE sample papers to ace the board examinations.

You must not forget to carry your CBSE board admit card on all exam days. In case you forget, you will not be allowed to write the exam. Along with the CBSE admit card, students must also carry their pens, pencils, ruler. geometry box etc.

The board will release the CBSE admit card 2026 Class 10, 12 in first week of February 2026 on the official website. Students need to collect their admit card from their school respectively.  The CBSE board exams 6 will be held from February 17, 2026 in pen and paper format.

For Class 10th, 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 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 CBSE 10th important preparation points. 

Top tips to score high in CBSE board exams 2026

Top mistakes students make while preparing for CBSE board exams

For winter-bound schools, CBSE practical exams 2026 were conducted between Nov 6 and Dec 6, 2025. CBSE class 10th, class 12th practical exams 2026 for all other schools will be conducted between January 1 and Feb 14, 2026 in students' own schools. They are conducted by the school teachers in the presence of CBSE external examiner. The practicals are held before the theoretical exams.
Students should note that in order to pass the CBSE board exams, they need to score a minimum of 33 percent in theory and practicals separately. 

You can treat the CBSE sample paper as a mock test and time yourself while answering it. This will make you familiar with the exam pattern and marking scheme, after which you will eventually find the CBSE board paper easy. 

You can download the CBSE 12th sample papers and question papers by clicking on the link below:

CBSE 12th sample paper and previous year question papers

CBSE and CISCE are national boards while every state has its own education board. All the educational boards in India are equally good and are acceptable throughout India for competitive exams and jobs. However, since CBSE and ICSE have their presence across the nation and abroad, it is easier to get through colleges and universities outside India you complete your studies from the national boards. 

No, CBSE does not deduct marks for exceeding the word limit in the board exams. However, marks may be deducted for spelling mistakes and other errors in language papers. 

CBSE Class 10 date sheet 2026 for Phase 1 exams was released in October 2025 on the official website- cbse.gov.in. Students can visit the website and click on CBSE 10th date sheet 2026 to download it. The Phase 1 exams will be held between Feb 17 and March 11, 2026.

The CBSE 10th date sheet 2026 mentions the exam dates and timings for all subjects along with some instructions to be followed by students. Students must take a printout of the date sheet and follow it regularly to finalise their preparation for exams. 

No, the board officials decide on the CBSE date sheet Class 10, 12 after carefully considering all events, holidays etc. Thus, no request for changes are entertained. 

Students must prepare for the board exams according to the date sheet released. The CBSE 10th, 12th board exams 2026 will begin on Februay 17, 2026. The exams are held in offline or pen and paper format.   

In case you're unable to attend a CBSE 12th board exam, you will be given zero marks in the subject. Soon, you will be asked to appear for the supplementary exam. Thus, it is better to focus and study hard and not skip or leave your exam to pass with flying colours.

Yes, CBSE renamed the compartment exams as supplementary exams based on the recommendations of NEP 2020. This was done in 2023 to offer opportunities for students to improve their performance in 10th/12th board exams. the objective was to shift the focus from simply passing the exams to enhancing overall performance.

To score 100 percent in CBSE board exams, you must complete all the topics mentioned in the syllabus and be thorough with the concepts. You can follow the points below that will help you score cent per cent-

1. Study Plan to Complete the Syllabus on Time.
2. Manage Time for Revision.
3. Keep One Sample Paper & Mock Test To Solve Each Day
4. Identify Mistakes & Rectify Them
5. List Down Important Topics
6. Master Good Writing Skills
7. Stop Cramming, Understand the Concept

No. It is necessary that you score a minimum of 33 percent in practical and theory exams separately. In case you're unable to score the minimum marks either in theory or practicals even when the total aggregate is 33 percent, you won't be considered pass. 

Hi, If you want to score good marks in CBSE then prepare your NCERT books very well and make important notes from them that will help you in revising at the time of exams. Also, make time table for each subject, for e.g. divide your day in number of hours according to number of subjects. Give equal time to each subject and if possible allot more time to subjects you are weak in. After this, practice the previous year question papers to know the patter. I hope this will help you.

Following are some tips to improve the writing and presentation skills for the CBSE 12th board exams.

• Students must write the answers neatly. The hand writing should be legible.
• Write the answers with proper heading and subheading.
• Highlight your important points.
• Cross out the errors neatly with single line.
• Divide the time for each question to avoid rushing.  
• Practice writing the previous year question papers.

The Central board of Secondary education (CBSE) released the CBSE syllabus 2026 for Class 10, 12 on the official website- cbse.nic.in. Students can download the CBSE 10th, 12th syllabus 2026 for all subjects by clicking on the links provided below:

CBSE 10th Syllabus 2026

CBSE 12th Syllabus 2026

Yes, CBSE 12th exams 2026 will be based on 100% syllabus. Students can check the CBSE 12th syllabus 2026 by clicking on the link provided. Students must finish with their syllabus and know the exam pattern well at least a month prior to the exam. This way they'll be better prepared for the exams. 

From 2020 to 2022, the Board had reduced the CBSE syllabus in the wake of Covid pandemic. 

You can download CBSE Class 10 syllabus 2026 for all subjects from the official website - cbse.nic.in or can click on CBSE 10th syllabus 2026. This link gives you subject-wise download PDFs for all subjects' syllabus. Students must finish their syllabus at least a month prior to the announcement of CBSE 10th exam dates.

Yes, the board gives sufficient preparation leaves to students for the exams. The CBSE board exams 2026 Class 10 will likely be held between February 15 and March 18, 2026 with ample number of prep leaves in between every subject. The CBSE 10th date sheet 2026 is expected to be released on Nov 20, 2025. Students can check it by clicking on the link provided on this page. However, students are advised to finish the CBSE 10th syllabus, and know the exam pattern before the exams begin. They must also solve, analyse and practice the previous years question papers and CBSE 10th sample papers 2026 to be better prepared for the exams. Make notes of all important points while studying and get all the doubts cleared with your friends, teachers etc. This will ensure that you're prepared ahead of time and will help reduce the exam anxiety.

You can download and practice the CBSE 10th, 12th previous years' question papers by clicking on the links below. Students are advised to practice the last few years' question papers as they familiarise them with the exam pattern, marking scheme, the type of questions that appear frequently in the exam and much more. You can find subject-wise links to download the question papers below:

CBSE 10th previous years' question papers

CBSE 12th previous years' question papers

CBSE released the CBSE Class 10 sample papers 2026 on the official website - cbseacademic.nic.in. Students must download and practice them for better preparation of the exam. The sample papers makes students familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme etc. Students are advised to solve the sample papers within the stipulated time to learn the time management skills. Students can download the CBSE 10th subject-wise sample papers 2026 by clicking on the link provided.

Students appearing for the CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 must download, solve and practice the CBSE 12th sample papers 2026. These will make them familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, the types of questions asked in the exam, the difficulty level and more.

It is advised that students solve the CBSE sample paper 2026 class 12 within the stipulated time to learn time maagement. This will students will be able to score well in the Class 12 board examinations. 

You can treat the CBSE sample paper as a mock test and time yourself while answering it. This will make you familiar with the exam pattern and marking scheme, after which you will eventually find the CBSE board paper easy. 

You can download the CBSE 10th sample papers and question papers by clicking on the link below:

CBSE 10th sample paper and previous year question papers

CBSE is expected to release the CBSE admit card 2026 for Class 10 and 12 in the first week of February 2026. The CBSE admit card 2026 is released on the official website- cbse.nic.in. For regular students, schools can download the admit cards, get it signed by the school principal and distribute them. Students will need to visit their schools to collect the CBSE 10th, and 12th admit card for 2026.

For private students, the CBSE admit card 2026 will be issued online. Candidates can visit the official website and log in using their login credentials. The admit card will open up on the screen. They must download and save the CBSE admit card and take a printout of it.

It is mandatory to carry the CBSE admit card on all exam days otherwise students will not be allowed to write the exam. The CBSE hall ticket mentions the roll number, name, and other important details of students along with the exam dates, timings, and other important information. 

In this case, you need to contact your school authorities. They will take a printout of your CBSE admit card, get it signed by the school principal, and hand it over to you. 

CBSE admit card is a very important document and should be secured. Students need to carry it on all exam days otherwise they will not be allowed to sit for the exams. The admit card mentions details like the student's name, roll number, parents' name, date of birth (for class 10), exam dates, days, and timings along with other instructions. 

Students will also need to enter the details mentioned in the admit card to check their CBSE results.

Once published, if you find any incorrect details in your CBSE admit card, you must raise it immediately with your school officials to get them rectified. The particulars on your admit card must be correct as the same will be printed on your CBSE result too. 

Thus, students must not delay this and get the particulars corrected as soon as possible.  

Yes, we suggest you take and keep 2-3 photocopies of the CBSE admit card and keep them secured with you. This is an important document that needs to be carried on all exam days. In case you lose the original one, you can connect with your school and ask for another copy of the hall ticket. 

Students can check their results on the official website- cbseresults.in using their details mentioned on the admit card. In case, the website runs slow due to traffic, the CBSE results 2026 can also be checked via SMS, IVRS, on Digilocker and Umang App. 

To know more on checking the CBSE results, students can click on the links below:

CBSE 10th Result 2026

CBSE 12th Result 2026

Also, it is important to collect the CBSE marksheet from school and secure it. 

CBSE is expected to release the CBSE Class 12 result 2026 in the first week of May 2026 on the official website- cbse.gov.in. Phase 1 result of CBSE Class 10 exam 2026 shall be out in April 2026 while CBSE exam Class 10 result 2026 for Phase 2 will be released in June 2026.

Students can check their CBSE Result 2026 using their admit card roll no, DOB, the center, and school number. Students can also check their CBSE 10th, 12th Result 2026 through SMS, Call or IVRS, UMANG App and DigiLocker. The CBSE 10th Result 2026 is also released on the newly launched examination portal 'Pariksha Sangam'. 

The passing criteria for CBSE board exams state that a student must secure an overall 33% (including internal assessment and Board examination) in all the subjects.

The CBSE result 2026 released online is provisional. Students need to collect the original mark sheet from their school.

CBSE results shares the details of student like name, roll number, subjects for which one appeared for exams along with the mark scored by them in these subjects, the grade, pass/fail status and more. 

Yes, CBSE provides correction option to students in case their name is misspelled in the marksheet. Check and follow the steps below for the same:

1) Collect Application Form
For CBSE marksheet correction online, students can take an application form for name correction in the CBSE Marksheet from the official website of the Board, i.e. cbse.nic.in. The forms are also available at the admission department of their respective school.

2) Fill up the Application Form
Enter all the details correctly. Avoid errors and rewriting. Follow the instructions carefully while filling the form.

3) Required Document
Following documents are needed to be submitted along with the form for name correction:

School leaving certificate of the previous school which is submitted by the parents at the time of admission.
A portion of the page of admission and withdrawal register of the school where the entry has been made with respect to the candidate.
4) Fees Amount
Students often ask how to change father name in 10th marksheet cbse? In order to process the name correction application, students need to deposit a certain fee amount. The fees vary depending upon the name that is being corrected. The fees breakup is mentioned below:

Fees for name correction in Marksheet/Certificate – INR 1000 (Fees of marksheet/certificate included).
Fee for Change in Candidate’s Mother’s Name/Father’s Name/Guardian’s Name – INR 1000 + Actual Cost of the Document
After completing the process, the board will make the necessary corrections once the verification of the original records of the school is done.

For more details, students can click on the link below:

https://www.shiksha.com/boards/articles/how-to-correct-name-in-cbse-class-10th-12th-marksheet-blogId-43301

Yes, Education Ministry of India announced that it will conduct the CBSE 10th Board exams 2026 twice a year. The First phase of the exams will be held in February 2026 and will be mandatory for all the students. The second phase of the exams will be optional for students and those who wish to improve their marks in Science, maths, SST and Languages can appear for them.

The Board will release the CBSE 10th result 2026 in April and May 2026 for phase 1 and 2 respectively. 

Students studying in winter-bound schools will have the option to appear for any of the two phases.

CBSE released the final CBSE 10th date sheet 2026 for Phase 1 exams on October 30, 2025. The date sheet is released on the official website- cbse.nic.in. The Phase 1 CBSE 10th exams 2026 will be held between February 17 and March 10, 2026 in pen and paper format. CBSE 10th phase 2 exams will be held between May 15 and June 1, 2026.

The CBSE date sheet 2026 mentions the exam days, dates and timings for all subjects. Students must download and take a printout of the CBSE 10th date sheet 2026 and keep it secure with them to refer it till their exams get over.

Yes, all the topics stated in CBSE 10th, 12th syllabus 2026 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. To check the solutions of NCERT 11th Physics and Chemistry click on the links below: https://www.shiksha.com/ncert-solutions-physics-class-11th-preparation https://www.shiksha.com/ncert-solutions-chemistry-class-11th-preparation.

Yes you can give your improvement exam in 2026 as a private candidate without appearing for it in 2025. According to the CBSE rules a candidate who has passed an examination can reappear for improvement of performance in one or more subjects in the succeeding year only. This means you have the option to take the improvement exam in 2026 if you passed your board exams in 2025.

To register as a private candidate you'll need to fill out the application form usually available from September to October and submit it along with the required fee. The examination will typically be held in March or April with results declared in May or June

CBSE will conduct the CBSE Board exams 2026 from February 17, 2026 till April 9, 2026. The exams are held offline or in pen and paper format. The Board released the CBSE syllabus 2026 and exam pattern. Students must try to complete the entire syllabus as early as possible and start solving the previous years question papers to assess and analyse their preparation. 

Pls note that the preparation for Board exams is not very easy and requires seriousness. So, students are advised to study with full focus and make notes of the important points along. 

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. 

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

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.

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

CBSE released the CBSE date sheet 2026 for Class 10, 12 on September 24, 2025. The CBSE date sheet 2026 is out on the official website- cbse.nic.in and students can check the same by clicking on the link provided here. CBSE Board exams 2026 will be held between February 17 and April 9, 2026. The exams are held in offline or pen and paper format. 

The CBSE time table 2026 shares the details like exam dates, days, timings, general instructions for students and more. 

The CBSE Class 10 admit card 2026 for supplementary exams will likely be issued to students in the first week of July 2026. Students will need to collect their CBSE 10th admit card 2026 from their school and carry it with them on all exam days. CBSE 10th supplementary exams 2026 will tentatively begin from July 15, 2026.

CBSE is expected to release the CBSE 12th admit card 2026 for supplementary exams in the first week of July 2026. Schools will download the admit cards from the official website and distribute them. Students must collect them from their schools and keep 2 copies with them. They must carry it with them on all exam days. No student will be allowed to write the supplementary exams without it.