India, Oct. 30 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday released the final date sheet for Class 10th and 12th board exams 2026.

CBSE confirmed that both the Class 10 and Class 12 Board examinations for 2026 will commence from February 17, 2026.

This schedule was prepared after carefully considering the needs of students appearing for both Board and entrance examinations such as JEE and NEET. The Board stated that efforts have been made to complete the Class 12 exams well before the entrance exams, giving students sufficient time for preparation.

CBSE said that, for the first time, a tentative date sheet was released on September 24, 2025, almost 146 days before the start of the exams. This early release allowed st...