CBSE Class 10 Exam 2026: Date sheet (Out), Admit Card, Syllabus, Exam Pattern

The CBSE Board has decided that class 10 students will now appear for the sports exam in the second board exam, which will be held in May 2026. The board has issued the exam dates and announced the official exam schedule.

The CBSE 10th exams will be conducted from February 17 to March 10, 2026. The practical exams for the winter-bound schools will be held from November 6 to December 6, 2025, while the other CBSE-affiliated schools will conduct their practical exams between January 1, 2026, and February 14, 2026.

The CBSE class 10 registration 2026 started from September 16, 2025, and continued till October 31, 2025. The CBSE 10th admit card will be released on the official portal for students who will complete the registration process within the deadline provided by the board. School authorities could visit and download the admit card to distribute it among students. Students must present the admit card at the exam centre. 

The CBSE board has also released the exam pattern and syllabus for the academic year 2025-26 on its official website. Students must go through the syllabus and pattern to prepare and score well in the exam.

The Central Board of Education (CBSE) will release the CBSE class 10th results 2026 in May 2026 (tentative), on the official website at results.cbse.nic.in. Students can use their roll numbers and other required details to check their results. 

Students can read more about the CBSE class 10 exam 2026 in this article, which contains all the important information.

About CBSE Class 10th 2026

The CBSE Class 10 board exam 2026 is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education for both regular and private candidates. Students who have cleared the class 9 exams and are preparing for the class 10 examination can sit for the upcoming board exams.

Students must maintain 75% attendance in their respective schools to appear for the class 10 board exam. They are required to pay the examination fees to register for these exams.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026 Highlights

Students who will be enrolled in class 10 in a school affiliated with the CBSE board are eligible to appear in the CBSE 10th board exam 2026. Private candidates can register themselves on the official website. The board conducts the examination for the regular and private candidates. 

The following are the significant details regarding the CBSE class 10 board exam 2026 that the students should note:

Also Read: CBSE Class 10 Solved Question Paper

CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026

The board will release the date sheet of the class 10 CBSE exam 2026 in November 2025 (tentative). Given below are the important dates as per the CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026:

CBSE Class 10 Timetable 2026

The CBSE class 10 theory exams for regular candidates will start on February 17, 2026, in pen-and-paper mode. The exam will be concluded on March 10, 2026.  Check the table below to know important dates regarding the class 10 exam CBSE:

Also Read: How to Calculate Percentage of Class 10 CBSE Board

CBSE Class 10 Registration 2026

The CBSE board issued the CBSE Class 10 Registration Form 2026 on the official website. Schools have to apply for the registration process by October 31, 2025, with a late fee. The registration process will be completed by submitting the documents and paying INR 1500.

Documents Required for CBSE Class 10th Board Exam 2026 Registration

The following documents are required while registering for the CBSE class 10 board exam 2026:

• Aadhar number and ID proof.
• Email-ID
• Mobile numbers of applicants and their parents.
• Address Details
• Photo (JPEG format)
• Signature

CBSE Class 10 Registration Fee 2026

The detailed fee for the CBSE class 10 board exam 2026 is tabulated below for the student's reference. 

It is mandatory for candidates to pay the registration fee at the time of registration.

CBSE Class 10 Admit Card 2026

The board will release the CBSE class 10 admit card 2026 in February 2026 (tentative). The steps to be followed by the school authorities to download the CBSE admit card for regular students are as follows:

• Step 1: Visit the official website. 
• Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Pariksha Sangam’ portal and click on the ‘Schools’ and then ‘Pre Exam Activities’ links. 
• Step 3: Students can again click on the ‘Admit Card, Centre Material Main 2026’ link. 
• Step 4: The CBSE class 10 admit card will be displayed on the screen. 
• Step 5: Download and print the admit card for future use. 

Details Mentioned on CBSE Class 10th Board Exam 2026 Admit Card

Students can check the exam roll number and details of the exam centre from the admit card, including other details like:

• Name of the Candidate
• Name of Parents
• Photograph and Signature of Candidate
• Subject Names
• Subject Codes
• School Code
• Exam Center Details
• Center Code
• Exam Dates & Time 
• Stamp and Signature of School Authority

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CBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2025-25

CBSE has released the CBSE class 10 syllabus 2025-25 in Hindi and in English language along with the notification. The board has released the syllabus in PDF format through the board's official website. The textbooks provided to the candidates are solely based on the NCERT curriculum.

CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2025-25

The Central Board of Secondary Education has also released the CBSE class 10th sample paper 2025-25 on the official website. Students can download the sample papers in PDF format. They are advised to use the CBSE 10th sample papers to prepare for the board exams. Moreover, the sample papers are the most important resource for the candidate as they will help them to enhance their time management skills. 

CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2025-25

The board released the updated marking scheme for the CBSE class 10 board exam 2026 on the official website. The marking scheme is updated and released for all the major subjects. Refer to the link mentioned below to download the marking scheme for various subjects. 

Moreover, each paper will be conducted for 100 marks out of which 80 will be for theory paper and 20 marks will be for internal assessment. 

Mentioned below is the CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2026 followed by the board which students must refer to.

CBSE Class 10 Assessment Scheme 2026

This academic year, the board has announced that there will be only two terms or two board examinations.

• The final exams will cover the syllabus (as per the CBSE Curriculum 2026).
• The CBSE 10th exam 2026 format has changed.
• There will be 33% of internal choice in all the sections of the question paper for all subjects.
• For the CBSE class 10 board exam 2026, question papers would comprise -
  
  • Competency Focused Questions in the form of MCQs/case-based questions, source-based integrated questions, or any other type = 40%
  • Select response type questions (MCQ) = 20% 
  • Constructed response questions (Short answer/Long answer type questions, as per existing pattern) = 40%

CBSE Class 10 Preparation Tips 2026

CBSE class 10 2026 exam will soon be conducted, and it is important for students to refer to the table below for the preparation tips to score top marks. It involves details like last-minute preparation tips, a study guide, and tips on how to use previous year question papers.

CBSE Class 10, 12 Exam Centre List Board Wise 2026

The CBSE class 10, 12 exams are being administered in 7000 exam centres. The complete list of district-wise exam centres for CBSE 2026 is linked below.

CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2026

The CBSE class 10 grading system 2026, which was set up by the board, is available below.

CBSE Class 10 Passing Marks 2026

In order to pass the CBSE class 10th, students must secure a minimum of 33% in five subjects. Additionally, they must pass the internal assessment and practical exams individually. Moreover, the Board requires students to meet the minimum attendance requirement of 75%. Candidates can check from the table below CBSE class 10 passing marks for all subjects:

CBSE Class 10 Answer Key 2026

The CBSE class 10, 12 answer key will tentatively be available in May 2026. Candidates can download the answer key to calculate their marks.

CBSE Class 10, 12 Roll Number Finder 2026

CBSE roll number finder for class 10 and 12 is a facility designed for students who misplaced or have forgotten their admit cards and now require the roll number. Students can review how to avail the CBSE Class 10, 12 Roll Number Finder 2026 through the table below.

CBSE Class 10 Results 2026

The board will release the CBSE class 10 results 2026 in May 2026 (tentative). Students can check their results from the official website by providing the necessary credentials. Students must enter their credentials to view and download CBSE class 10 results 2026.

The board will release the CBSE class 10th revaluation lot 2 result 2026 on the official website in July 2026 (tentative). Students can check their results by entering the necessary details on the official website. The steps to follow to check the results from the official website are mentioned below. 

• Step 1: Students must visit the official results website of the CBSE Board at cbseresults.nic.in.
• Step 2: Students can click the ‘Secondary School Examination (Class X) Results 2026’ link. 
• Step 3: A new result window will pop in, and students must enter the credentials, such as roll number, school code, date of birth, and admit card ID. 
• Step 4: The CBSE class 10 board exam 2026 result will be displayed on the screen. 
• Step 5: The final step is to download the result for future reference.   

Details Mentioned on CBSE 10th Board Exam 2026 Results

The CBSE class 10 marks sheet can be obtained from the school authorities. The following details are mentioned in the CBSE class 10 board exam 2026 result:

• Name of the Board
• Name of the Student
• Roll Number
• Parent’s Name
• School Name
• Subjects
• Marks Obtained in Each Subject
• Grades
• Remarks

CBSE Class 10 Marksheet 2026

The CBSE class 10 marksheet is available once the results are made available. It contains details such as, 

• Student's Name
• Father's Name
• Mother's Name
• Name of the School
• Subject Name and Code
• Exam Name
• Subject-wise Marks (theory and practical)
• Roll Number

CBSE Class 10 Toppers 2026

The board will not release the CBSE class 10 Toppers List 2026 on the official website. Students can refer to the following table and check the CBSE class 10 topper list 2026. 

CBSE Class 10 Compartment Date Sheet 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the CBSE class 10 supplementary exam dates after the board results are out. The date sheet will be available on the official website i.e. cbse.nic.in. The CBSE 10th supplementary exam 2025-26 will be conducted in July 2026 (tentative).

CBSE Class 10 Compartment Result 2026

The CBSE board will conduct the CBSE 10th verification process from August 2026 (tentative). Students unsatisfied with their compartment results can apply for the verification process till August 2026 (tentative) by paying INR 500. 

The result for CBSE Class 10 Compartment Exam 2026 will tentatively be declared in August 2026 on the official website. Students have to use the necessary details to check and download the result. 

Steps to follow to check the CBSE class 10 board exam 2026 compartment results are given below. 

• Step 1: Students must visit the official website of the CBSE Board, results.cbse.nic.
• Step 2: Students then need to select the link mentioning 'Compartment Examination (Class X) Results 2026'.
• Step 3: Students need to fill out and submit the required details such as admit card number, roll number, date of birth and more to proceed further.
• Step 4: The CBSE class 10 compartment result 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 5: Students can download the results and save them for future reference.