By TOI Education
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the tentative date sheet for the Secondary School Examinations (Class 10) to be held in 2026. As per the official circular, the Class 10 board examinations will be conducted from February 17 to March 9, 2026. In 2026, approximately 45 lakh candidates are expected to appear in 204 subjects across Classes X and XII, including students from India and 26 countries abroad. Along with the main examinations, CBSE will also conduct practicals, evaluation, and post-result activities to ensure the timely declaration of results.Also See: CBSE Date Sheet 2026: Class 12th Science tentative schedule released The tentative date sheet has been released to help stakeholders with effective planning. According to CBSE, this initiative will provide multiple benefits:Students can prepare structured study plans to improve their performance.Schools can align academic and administrative tasks, including deployment of teachers for examination and evaluation duties.Teachers can plan their schedules, including vacations, with clarity.CBSE Class 10 tentative date sheet 2026Here is the complete tentative date sheet for CBSE Class 10 Board Examinations 2026:Day & dateTimeSubject code(s)Subject name(s)Tuesday, 17th February 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM041, 241Mathematics Standard, Mathematics BasicWednesday, 18th February 202610:30 AM – 12:30 PM401, 403, 404, 405, 406, 408, 409, 410, 411, 413, 414, 415, 419, 420, 421, 422Retail, Security, Automotive, Introduction to Financial Markets, Introduction to Tourism, Agriculture, Food Production, Front Office Operations, Banking & Insurance, Health Care, Apparel, Multi-Media, Data Science, Electronics & Hardware, Foundation Skill for Sciences, Design Thinking & InnovationFriday, 20th February 202610:30 AM – 12:30 PM407, 412, 416, 418Beauty & Wellness, Marketing & Sales, Multi Skill Foundation Course, Physical Activity TrainerSaturday, 21st February 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM101, 184English (Communicative), English (Language and Literature)Monday, 23rd February 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM018FrenchTuesday, 24th February 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM003, 004, 005, 006, 009, 010, 011, 089Urdu Course-A, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu-TelanganaWednesday, 25th February 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM086ScienceThursday, 26th February 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM064Home ScienceFriday, 27th February 202610:30 AM – 12:30 PM165, 402, 417Computer Applications, Information Technology, Artificial IntelligenceSaturday, 28th February 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM119, 122, 131, 132, 133, 134, 303Sanskrit (Communicative), Sanskrit, Rai, Gurung, Tamang, Sherpa, Urdu Course-BMonday, 2nd March 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM002, 085Hindi Course-A, Hindi Course-BTuesday, 3rd March 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM017, 020, 076, 088, 092, 093, 094, 095, 096, 097, 098, 099Tibetan, German, National Cadet Corps, Bhoti, Bodo, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhutia, Spanish, Kashmiri, Mizo, Bahasa Melayu10:30 AM – 12:30 PM154, 254Elements of Business, Elements of Book Keeping & AccountancyThursday, 5th March 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM049PaintingFriday, 6th March 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM008, 012, 013, 014, 015, 091Sindhi, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, KokborokSaturday, 7th March 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM087Social ScienceMonday, 9th March 202610:30 AM – 01:30 PM007, 016, 021, 023, 024, 025, 026, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 136Telugu, Arabic, Russian, Persian, Nepali, Limbo, Lepcha, Carnatic Music (Vocal), Carnatic Music (Melodic Instruments), Carnatic Music (Percussion Instruments), Hindustani Music Vocal, Hindustani Music (Melodic Instruments), Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments), ThaiNote: CBSE has also clarified that the current date sheet is tentative. The final date sheet will be issued after schools submit the final list of candidates.Candidates can click on the link here to download the CBSE Class 10th tentative date sheet 2026.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
