CBSE Class 10 Datesheet 2027: Release Soon, Two-Phase Exams Confirmed

Students should mark these important dates and timelines for the upcoming CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2027. Staying informed about these schedules is crucial for effective preparation and timely completion of all formalities.

For the 2026–27 academic session, CBSE is conducting Class 10 Board Exams in two distinct phases, a policy introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to alleviate academic pressure.

• Phase 1 (February Exams): This is the mandatory main examination cycle for all regular students.
• Phase 2 (May Exams): This second window is entirely optional. It's designed for students who wish to improve their marks or clear a compartment in selected subjects. If you are satisfied with your Phase 1 results, you can skip Phase 2.

The Class 10 board exams follow a structured pattern, with a significant emphasis on competency-based questions. Here’s a breakdown of the question types and marking:

General Question Distribution (80 Marks Theory Paper):

• Section A: 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & Assertion-Reasoning, 1 Mark each (Total 20 Marks)
• Section B: 6 Very Short Answer (VSA) Questions, 2 Marks each (Total 12 Marks)
• Section C: 7 Short Answer (SA) Questions, 3 Marks each (Total 21 Marks)
• Section D: 3 Long Answer (LA) Questions, 5 Marks each (Total 15 Marks)
• Section E: 3 Case-Based / Source-Based Integrated Questions, 4 Marks each (Total 12 Marks)

Objective Question Breakdown (Section A):

Passing Marks: You need a minimum of 33% marks overall in each subject. For an 80-mark theory paper, this means scoring at least 27 marks. CBSE follows a strict step-marking policy, meaning you get marks for every correct step, formula, or concept, even if the final answer is incorrect.

Science Unit Weightage: Unit I (Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour) and Unit II (World of Living) each carry 25 marks, together accounting for 50 out of 80 theory marks (62.5%).

Mathematics Important Chapters:

Here’s what students need to know to navigate the CBSE Class 10 board exams smoothly:

• Attendance Requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance is mandatory, calculated up to January 1st of the examination year. Schools can legally withhold your admit card if this criterion is not met.
• Admit Card: While generated by CBSE, admit cards are issued by your school administration after signing and stamping. Regular students cannot download them directly from the public website.
• Calculators: Strictly prohibited in the examination hall for Class 10, including for Mathematics exams.
• Attempting Questions: You can attempt questions in any order. Ensure you clearly label the Section Name and exact Question Number. Keep all sub-parts of a question together.
• Failing One Subject: If you fail one subject but pass the other five (in a six-subject scheme), you may still be declared PASS. If you have five subjects and fail one, you generally get a Compartment chance to reappear. Repeating the class is only necessary if you don't clear the compartment exam.
• Skipping an Exam: Missing a main subject exam results in an "Absent" (Ab) mark. Missing one main subject typically leads to a "Compartment" (COMP) result, allowing you to reappear. Missing two or more main subjects results in "Essential Repeat" (ER), meaning you cannot clear the session through compartment exams.
• Exam Gaps for Revision: Utilize short gaps (1-2 days) for 100% revision of those subjects. For longer gaps (4+ days), break down your study plan chapter-wise. Practice mock tests during the actual exam timing (10:30 AM - 1:30 PM) to train your brain.
• Sample Papers & NCERT: NCERT textbooks are the primary resource. Solving sample papers and previous year's questions is crucial for practicing exam-style questions, improving writing, and managing time.
• Assertion-Reasoning Strategy:

• Long Answer Questions (Social Science): Structure your 5-mark answers with an introduction (1-2 lines), 5 clear numbered points with subheadings, and a 1-line conclusion.
• Competency-Based Questions: These questions, making up 50% of the paper, test application, critical thinking, and analysis through case studies, source-integrated data, and application-oriented MCQs.

The registration process for regular students is primarily handled by their schools through the List of Candidates (LOC) submission.

• LOC Eligibility: Only regular and bonafide students officially enrolled and meeting attendance criteria can be included. Students from unauthorized schools or those registered with another board are ineligible.
• Bonafide Student: A student regularly admitted, attending classes, and on the school's official records.
• CBSE Class 10 Board Examination Fee:

Important Exceptions:

• Visually impaired candidates are fully exempted from all board examination fees.
• Eligible SC/ST candidates in Delhi Government Schools receive a concession, reducing their base fee to ₹1,200. Proof of caste certificate must be submitted to the school.

Phase 2 Exam Fees (Optional):

Challan Payments: Schools can pay examination fees via bank challan, with an earlier deadline than online payments. The school generates a fee challan on the Pariksha Sangam Portal and deposits the fee at a designated bank.

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Stay updated with official announcements on cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.nic.in. Utilize official sample papers and NCERT resources for thorough preparation. Good luck with your exams!

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