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CBSE Class 10 Exams: Dates Announced!
23 Apr
Summary
- Second board exams for Class 10 start May 15, 2026.
- Mathematics and English papers scheduled early in the cycle.
- Social Science exam set for May 21, concluding the cycle.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the examination schedule for the second board examinations for Secondary School Examination 2026. These crucial exams for Class 10 candidates are slated to begin on May 15, 2026, and will conclude on May 21, 2026. The date sheet, issued from New Delhi, outlines subject-wise timings for core, language, elective, and skill-based papers.
The examination program commences on May 15, 2026, with Mathematics Standard and Mathematics Basic papers. English papers follow on May 16, and Science is scheduled for May 18. Social Science, a major subject, has been placed on May 21, marking the end of the examination cycle. Major academic papers are spread throughout the week with strategic gaps.
Several language and elective papers, including Hindi Course-A, Urdu Course-A, and others, are scheduled for May 19. Skill subjects like Home Science, Painting, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence are also included in the timetable. The date sheet was officially issued on April 23, 2026, confirming the examination dates.