CGBSE Exam Date 2026 for Class 10 & 12 Released: Complete Time Table & Live Updates
The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education has published the exam dates for both Class 10 and Class 12 for the 2026 session. Students who will be appearing for the High School and Higher Secondary board exams can now check the subject-wise schedule on the official website. The time table has been released much earlier than usual this year, giving students enough time to plan their study routine without last-minute confusion.
The date sheet is available in PDF format at cgbse.nic.in, and it includes the full list of exam dates, timings, and subjects for both classes. Below is a clean, easy-to-follow breakdown of the schedule.
CGBSE Class 10 Board Exam Dates 2026
Here is the complete exam routine for Class 10:
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Date |
Subject |
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21 February 2026 |
First Language – Hindi |
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24 February 2026 |
Second Language – English |
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26 February 2026 |
Social Science |
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28 February 2026 |
Science |
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6 March 2026 |
Mathematics |
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9 March 2026 |
Third Language – Sanskrit/Marathi/Urdu/Punjabi/Sindhi/Bengali/Gujarati/Telugu/Tamil/Malayalam/Kannada/Odia |
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11 March 2026 |
Professional Courses – Retailing/IT/Automobile Technician/Health Care/Agriculture/Media/Banking & Financial Services/Wellness/Electronics & Hardware and others |
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13 March 2026 |
Music for blind students / Drawing & Painting for deaf and mute students |
The Class 10 schedule follows the usual sequence, beginning with language papers and ending with vocational subjects.
CGBSE Class 12 Board Exam Dates 2026
The Higher Secondary time table covers all streams—Science, Commerce, Arts, and Vocational.
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Date |
Subjects |
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20 February 2026 |
Geography (102) / Physics (201) |
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23 February 2026 |
Political Science / Chemistry / Accountancy / Crop Production / Object Drawing / Drafting / Physiology & First Aid |
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25 February 2026 |
Sanskrit |
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27 February 2026 |
Biology (203/803), Economics (303), Animal Husbandry, Dairy Tech, Fisheries, Poultry, History of Indian Art (530), Elements of Science (631) |
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2 March 2026 |
Mathematics (204/804), Computer Applications (Arts & Commerce), Music, Painting, Dance, Stenotyping, Verses (Arts), Home Science, Commercial Maths, Industrial Organisation |
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7 March 2026 |
Sociology (104) |
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10 March 2026 |
English |
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12 March 2026 |
History / Business Studies / Agricultural Science & Maths / Drawing & Painting / Food & Nutrition |
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14 March 2026 |
Hindi |
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16 March 2026 |
Retail Marketing (951), IT (952), Automobile Tech (953), Health Care (954), Agriculture (955), Media & Entertainment (956), Telecommunication (957), BFSI (958), Beauty & Wellness (959), Electronics & Hardware (960) |
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17 March 2026 |
Marathi, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Bengali, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Odia (various codes) |
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18 March 2026 |
Psychology |
The spread of subjects ensures no back-to-back heavy papers for most streams, making it easier for students to revise.
How to Download the CGBSE 2026 Time Table PDF
Students can get the official PDF directly from the board’s website. Follow these quick steps:
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Go to cgbse.nic.in.
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Scroll to the Notice Board section on the homepage.
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Find the link titled “High School and Higher Secondary Time Table 2026”.
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Click to open the PDF.
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Download and save it for reference.
The board typically doesn’t make changes once the date sheet is released, but students should still keep checking for any unexpected updates.
Important Notes for Students
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The exams start 20 February 2026 and continue till mid-March.
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All papers will follow the standard morning exam timing used by the board.
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Practical exams and internal assessments will be conducted separately by schools before the written exams.
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Students must reach the exam center well before time—late entry rules are strict.
