CBSE Class X & XII Board Exams to Start from Feb 16
What Happened?
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the Class X and XII board exams for 2027 will commence on February 16. Over 46.3 lakh students have registered for the exams.
Key points
- The exams will begin at 10:30 AM.
- More than 26.5 lakh students from Class X and over 19.8 lakh from Class XII are registered.
- Class X students will take exams in 83 subjects, while Class XII students will take exams in 121 subjects.
- The date sheets were finalized after analyzing subject combinations and candidate submissions.
- Adequate gaps have been provided between exams of commonly offered subjects.
Key insights
- The scheduling aims to minimize conflicts between exams for students taking multiple subjects.
- The board's efforts to finalize dates early may help students manage their study schedules effectively.
- The inclusion of major entrance test schedules indicates a consideration for students' future academic paths.
Why it matters
This announcement provides students ample time to prepare for their upcoming board exams.
Source
Times of India

