Board Exam Date Sheet 2026 for Class 10 and 12: ICSE, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, GSEB Timetable to Be Out Soon

Board exams are important milestones for class 10 and 12 students across India. Conducted by various state and national education boards, these exams assess your academic performance and play a key role in shaping your future education and career paths. Check Board exam timetable 2026 below.

Some of India’s education boards have started releasing their exam timetables for 2026 board exams. CBSE, Maharashtra Board, and JKBOSE have shared important updates for class 10 and 12 students. As per tentative schedule released by CBSE, class 10 exams will be held from February 17 to March 18, 2026, while class 12 exams will take place from February 17 to April 04, 2026.

Maharashtra Board has also published exam dates for its SSC and HSC exams. MSBSHSE has confirmed that SSC and HSC board exams will begin in February 2026. According to the official schedule, class 12 practical and oral exams will start from January 23, 2026, while class 10 practical exams will begin on February 02, 2026.

Since board exams in India are generally held between February and March, it is expected that other education boards such as ICSE, ISC, UP Board, GSEB, Tamil Nadu, and state boards like Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar will also announce their 2026 date sheets in the coming weeks.

Board Exam Date Sheet 2026

Check the following table to know exam dates 2026 for different boards:

Board Exam Date Sheet 2026
Board/State	Class 10	Class 12
CBSE	February 17 - March 18, 2026 (Tentative)	February 17 - April 04, 2026 (Tentative)
Maharashtra	February 20 - March 18, 2026	February 10 - March 18, 2026
JKBOSE (Oct-Nov Exam)	November 08 - December 03, 2025	November 03 - 27, 2025
West Bengal	February 02 - 12, 2026	February 12 - 27, 2026
NIOS Oct Exams	October 14 - 18, 2025	October 14 - 18, 2025
AP Inter	To be notified	February 24 - March 23, 2026
Karnataka	March 18 - April 01, 2026 (Provisional)	February 28 - March 17, 2026 (Provisional)
Goa	February 10 - 27, 2026 (Tentative)	March 01 - 27, 2026 (Tentative)
MP Board	February 11 - March 02, 2026	February 07 - March 03, 2026
ICSE/ISC	To be notified	To be notified
Kerala	To be notified	To be notified
HBSE	To be notified	To be notified

Also Read:

• Maharashtra SSC, HSC 2026 Exam Dates Out; Class 10, 12 Exams to Start in February
• TBSE 2025 Exam Fee Revised: Check Class 10 and 12 New Fees Details

Frequently Asked Questions

How to download Board exam date sheet 2026? +

Ans: Follow these steps below to download Board exam date sheet 2026:

• Step 1: Visit the respective official website of your education board.
• Step 2: On the homepage, look for the “Latest Notifications” or “Exam Updates” section.
• Step 3: Find and click on the link titled “Class 10 Date Sheet 2026” or “Class 12 Date Sheet 2026.”
• Step 4: The exam timetable will open in PDF format.
• Step 5: Download the PDF file and save it for future reference.
• Step 6: Take a printout if needed and regularly check for any updates or changes.

What details are mentioned in GSEB HSC timetable 2026? +

Ans: GSEB HSC timetable 2026 includes all the important information you need to know before appearing for the exams. The details are given below:

• Exam Day
• Subject-wise Exam Dates
• Subject Name
• Exam Timings
• Exam Day Instructions

Will practical exam dates be included in Board exam date sheet 2026? +

Ans: Board practical exam dates are usually scheduled separately from the main theory exams. In most cases, the respective education boards either announce practical exam dates through a separate notification or include them in a detailed, state-wise exam schedule.

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