Central Board of Secondary Education

CBSE board exam 2027: Class 10 and 12, and the classes before

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) holds the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams from mid-February, with Class 10 students now getting two sittings a year. The 2027 papers are built on the NCERT textbooks and the board’s sample papers, with around half the questions competency-based. Pick your class for the chapter list, pattern and practice in Hindi and English.

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What the paper looks like

CBSE Class 10 papers typically carry 80 marks of theory and 20 marks of internal assessment per subject, in 3 hours. The paper is divided into sections: multiple-choice questions of one mark, very short, short and long answers of 2, 3 and 5 marks, and case or source-based questions of 4 marks. Mathematics is offered as Standard and Basic papers.

In Class 12, Physics, Chemistry and Biology are 70 marks of theory plus 30 practical; Mathematics, English Core, Accountancy, Economics and Business Studies are 80 theory plus 20 internal. Around half of the questions in every subject are competency-based: assertion-reason, case studies and questions that apply a concept to a new situation rather than recall it.

From 2026, Class 10 students sit the first board exam in February and may sit a second exam in May to improve; the better score counts. Sample papers and marking schemes for every subject are published on cbse.gov.in each year and are the reliable guide to the current pattern.

Quick facts

Board exams: Class 10 and Class 12, usually from mid-February; Class 10 has a second sitting in May from 2026.
Theory and internal: 80 + 20 for most subjects; 70 + 30 for subjects with practicals.
Around 50% competency-based questions: case studies, assertion-reason, application questions.
Mathematics in Class 10: Standard or Basic paper, chosen at registration.
Sample papers and marking schemes on cbse.gov.in; practise with the marking scheme beside you.
Textbooks: NCERT for every subject; Hindi Course A and Course B in Class 10.

Hindi medium

CBSE has many Hindi-medium schools across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Every page on this site has a Hindi version (switch the language in the footer), and the practice tests, explanations and AI doubt solver in Myrix Learn work in Hindi, including case-based and assertion-reason questions.

Preparation guides for this board

Official source

Dates, admit cards and the official syllabus are published by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The exam is usually held in February to April. www.cbse.gov.in

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Frequently asked questions

When is the CBSE board exam 2027?

CBSE usually starts Class 10 and 12 exams in mid-February; Class 10 has a second sitting in May. The 2027 date sheet is published only by the board on cbse.gov.in.

What is the CBSE Class 10 exam pattern?

Typically 80 marks of theory plus 20 internal per subject in 3 hours, with sections of MCQs, 2, 3 and 5-mark answers and 4-mark case-based questions. Around half the paper is competency-based.

What are competency-based questions in CBSE?

Questions that ask you to apply a concept to a new situation: case studies, source-based passages, assertion-reason pairs and data interpretation, rather than reproducing the textbook.

Which CBSE Maths paper should I choose, Standard or Basic?

Standard if you plan to take Mathematics in Class 11; Basic covers the same syllabus at an easier level. The choice is made at registration through the school.

Can I prepare for CBSE in Hindi?

Yes. Hindi-medium CBSE students write their papers in Hindi, and this site, the practice tests and the AI doubt solver are available in Hindi and English.

Which CBSE classes does Myrix Learn cover?

Class 6 to 12, with chapter-wise practice on the CBSE pattern, competency-based questions, a daily board test, written-answer practice and an AI tutor grounded in NCERT.