CBSE Releases Tentative Class 12 Board Exam Dates for 2027

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the tentative date sheet for the Class 12 board examinations for the 2027 academic year. The announcement, made on November 6, 2026, provides students across the Science, Commerce, and Arts streams with an initial timeline for their upcoming final assessments.

According to the notification, the board examinations are scheduled to commence on February 16, 2027, and will conclude on April 9, 2027. For the majority of the papers, the examination process is set to begin at 10:30 AM. The board has emphasised that these dates are currently tentative, and a final, confirmed schedule will be issued at a later date.

Exam Schedule Details and Access Instructions

The released schedule covers all academic streams, including Science, Commerce, and Arts, within a single comprehensive document. Because multiple subjects may be scheduled for the same day, the board has advised students to carefully verify their specific subject codes. These codes, which are essential for identifying the correct exam date, can be found on the student's admit card and within the official PDF document provided by the board.

Students should also be aware that paper durations may vary depending on the subject, which may result in differing end times for specific examinations. To access the tentative date sheet, students should visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in. Once on the homepage, the document can be located under the 'Latest @ CBSE' section. After clicking the link for the 2027 date sheet, students can download the PDF file and print it for their reference during revision planning.