CBSE Class 10, 12 Schedule 2027 Live Updates: Subject-wise sample question papers out at cbseacademic.nic.in

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to upload the exam schedule for the upcoming Class 10 and 12 board exams for the academic session 2026-27 this week. The board has yet to issue confirmation on this academic year's date sheet release date.

Last academic year, the board had released the tentative CBSE 10th, 12th date sheet on September 24, while the final exam schedule was released on October 30. The board will upload the exam schedule on its official website, cbse.gov.in.

Class 10 and 12 students will be able to access their respective exam schedule online through the above-mentioned portal. For the forthcoming Class 10 and 12 board examinations, CBSE has already released the subject-wise sample question papers along with their corresponding marking scheme on its academic portal, cbseacademic.nic.in.

Read | CBSE 10th, 12th subject-wise sample papers, marking scheme released In its circular dated September 21, the board clarified that there will be no change in the question paper structure and assessment pattern for those appearing in this academic session's board exams.

The passing criteria for both Class 10 and 12 students will remain the same as followed during the last academic session, the board added. Also Read | 33% overall to clear a subject, says CBSE; clears confusion over passing criteria The board has started the online list of candidates (LOC) submission process, instructing affiliated school authorities to submit the accurate details of all the students in Class 10 and 12 for this academic session.

The regular window for the submission is open till October 21, after which a late fee charge of Rs 2,000 would be applied for submissions till October 30. Students waiting for the CBSE date sheet 2027 are required to regularly check the official website of the board mentioned above or the live feeds below for timely update.

Students can follow the steps mentioned below to download the subject-wise marking scheme from the board's academic portal. Step 1: Go to the official academic portal of CBSE, cbseacademic.nic.in. Step 2: Tap on the link titled “Marking scheme (MS) for classes X & XII for the current academic session 2026- 27” on the homepage.

Step 3: Choose the link given for “CBSE Class 10 marking scheme 2026-27” or “CBSE Class 12 marking scheme 2026-27”. Step 5: Download and save the PDF for future reference. Nepal students appearing in the CBSE board examinations 2027 will be required to pay Rs 5,500 for five subjects and Rs 1,100 for every additional subject.

For students appearing from other countries, excluding India and Nepal, will be required pay Rs 11,000 for five subjects and Rs 2,200 for every additional subject. As clarified by the board, the passing criteria for Class 10 and 12 students will remain the same as the previous year.

The exam pattern will also follow previous year's exam structure. CBSE Class 10 and 12 students appearing for the CBSE board examinations 2027 can follow the steps mentioned below to download the sample question papers (SQP) through the official website of the board.