CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2027: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released the Class 12 board exam date sheet 2027 for Science, Commerce and Humanities. When it is out, the official subject-wise timetable will be published as a PDF on cbse.gov.in. Last year, CBSE released the tentative schedule on 24 September 2025 and the final date sheet on 30 October 2025, so this year’s date sheet is already later than last year’s.
Class 12 students also have to plan around entrance exams. The JEE Main 2027 dates are already out, so on this page we cover what is confirmed, what is only expected, the full 2026 Class 12 schedule for reference, and how to plan your preparation.
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2027: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Board | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Class | Class 12 (Senior School Certificate Examination) |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Date sheet 2027 status | Not released yet (as of 5 Nov 2026) |
| Board exam window | February to early April 2027 (expected) |
| Number of board exams | One main exam (the two-exam system is only for Class 10) |
| Exam timing (2026 pattern) | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM; some skill papers 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Passing marks | 33% in theory and 33% in practical separately, and 33% overall in the subject |
| Supplementary exam | July (held on 28 July in 2026) |
| Official website | cbse.gov.in |
When Will CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2027 Be Released?
CBSE has not announced a release date. In the last three years, the board released the Class 12 schedule between late October and mid-December:
| Exam year | Date sheet released | Class 12 exam window |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Awaited | February to early April 2027 (expected) |
| 2026 | Tentative: 24 Sep 2025; Final: 30 Oct 2025 | 17 Feb – 10 Apr 2026 (after revision) |
| 2025 | 20 Nov 2024 | 15 Feb – 4 Apr 2025 |
| 2024 | 12 Dec 2023 | 15 Feb – 2 Apr 2024 |
The List of Candidates (LOC) process for 2026-27 closed on 30 October 2026, including the late-fee window, and CBSE issued a circular on 2 November 2026 for correcting LOC data. The date sheet generally comes after candidate data is final, so a release in November 2026 is likely but not confirmed.
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 (Last Year’s Schedule for Reference)
Last year’s final schedule shows how CBSE spaced the major papers. Exams began on 17 February 2026. The final date sheet originally ended on 9 April, but on 29 December 2025 CBSE moved the Legal Studies paper from 3 March to 10 April 2026, so the last exam became 10 April.
| Date | Day | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (first exam) |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Physical Education |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Friday | Physics |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Accountancy |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Thursday | Geography |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Chemistry |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Psychology |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Monday | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Thursday | English Core / English Elective |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Monday | Hindi Core / Hindi Elective |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Economics |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Monday | Political Science |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Computer Science / Informatics Practices / IT |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friday | Biology |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Business Studies / Business Administration |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Monday | History |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Saturday | Sociology |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Friday | Legal Studies (moved from 3 March; last exam) |
CBSE said it kept more than 40,000 subject combinations in mind so that no student had two of their own subjects on the same day. It also considered entrance exam dates while making the schedule. The 2027 order may be different, so use this table only to understand the pattern.
Stream-Wise Gaps in 2026: What Science, Commerce and Humanities Students Got
- Science (PCM/PCB): Physics on 20 Feb, Chemistry on 28 Feb (7 clear days later), Maths on 9 Mar (8 clear days after Chemistry) and Biology on 27 Mar.
- Commerce: Accountancy on 24 Feb, Economics on 18 Mar and Business Studies on 28 Mar, with long gaps between the three.
- Humanities: Geography on 26 Feb, Psychology on 5 Mar, Political Science on 23 Mar, History on 30 Mar and Sociology on 4 Apr.
- Common papers: English Core on 12 Mar and Hindi Core on 16 Mar.
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2027 and JEE Main 2027 Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main 2027 schedule. Here is how it lines up with a typical CBSE board exam window:
| Exam | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 | Announced by NTA (notice dated 24 Oct 2026) |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration | 24 Oct – 22 Nov 2026 (late fee 23–26 Nov) | Ongoing |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 | 2–7 April 2027 | Tentative, per NTA’s exam calendar |
| NEET UG 2027 / CUET UG 2027 | Not announced | Awaited |
JEE Main Session 1 in January comes before the expected board exam window. Session 2 (2–7 April) could fall near the end of the board exams if 2027 follows last year’s pattern, when Class 12 papers ran until 10 April. For 2026, NTA asked JEE Main candidates to give their CBSE Class 11 registration number so the two schedules could be matched. Wait for the official CBSE date sheet to see the final gaps.
CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027: Important Dates So Far
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Sample question papers and marking schemes 2026-27 released | 21 September 2026 |
| LOC submission by schools opened | 24 September 2026 |
| LOC last date (without late fee) | 21 October 2026 |
| LOC with late fee (Rs 2,000 per candidate) | 22–30 October 2026 |
| Private candidate form | 8–23 October 2026; late fee window 24–30 October 2026 |
| LOC data correction circular | 2 November 2026 |
| Practical exams 2026-27 | Official schedule awaited |
| Date sheet 2027 | Awaited |
| Admit card | Expected about two weeks before exams (2026 cards came out on 3 Feb 2026) |
CBSE Class 12 Practical Exams 2027
CBSE has not yet issued the 2026-27 practical exam schedule. Last session, practicals for winter-bound schools were held from 6 November to 6 December 2025, and for all other schools from 1 January to 14 February 2026. A similar pattern is expected, but follow the dates your school gives you. Only students whose names are in the school’s LOC can appear.
CBSE Class 12 Passing Marks and Marks Split
- You must score 33% in theory and 33% in practical separately, and 33% overall in each subject (as per CBSE’s examination bye-laws).
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Psychology: 70 marks theory + 30 marks practical.
- Mathematics, English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology: 80 marks theory + 20 marks internal assessment/project.
- For other subjects, check the 2026-27 curriculum on cbseacademic.nic.in.
- CBSE has not announced any change in the question paper design for 2026-27.
How to Download CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2027 PDF
- Go to the official website, cbse.gov.in.
- Click on “Main Website” if asked.
- Open the “Latest @ CBSE” section.
- Click the link for the Class XII date sheet for the 2027 examination when it is published.
- The PDF will open. Find your subjects using the subject codes.
- Download it, take a printout, and mark your papers.
CBSE Class 12 Exam Day Rules (Based on 2026)
- Exams started at 10:30 AM. Entry closed at 10:00 AM, so reach the centre early.
- The question paper was given at 10:15 AM for 15 minutes of reading time.
- Carry your admit card and school ID card. Regular students should wear the school uniform.
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices and written or printed material are not allowed.
CBSE Class 12 Admit Card 2027
Regular students get their admit cards from their school. Schools download them through CBSE’s Pariksha Sangam portal and hand them out with the principal’s signature and stamp. Private candidates download their own admit card from cbse.gov.in using their application number or previous roll number. Check every detail and report errors to your school at once.
Preparation Plan Until the Date Sheet Comes
- Complete the syllabus by December: January will go into practicals and, for many students, JEE Main Session 1.
- JEE aspirants: finish JEE-focused revision by mid-January, then switch to board-style answer writing for February and March.
- Practise official sample papers: solve one paper per subject every week in 3 hours and check it with the official marking scheme.
- Do not ignore practicals: you need 33% separately in practicals, so keep your files, projects and viva preparation ready.
- Plan in weekly blocks: last year the main science papers had about a week between them. Adjust once the 2027 PDF is out.
Beware of Fake CBSE Class 12 Date Sheets
Fake timetables go viral every year before the real one is out. A date sheet is likely fake if it is not on cbse.gov.in, has no circular number or date, shows wrong subject codes, or comes only as an image forward. Trust only the official PDF or a notice from your school.
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2027: FAQs
Is the CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2027 released?
No. As of 5 November 2026, CBSE has not released the Class 12 date sheet 2027. It will be published on cbse.gov.in.
When will the CBSE Class 12 board exam 2027 start?
CBSE has not announced the dates. Exams are expected to begin in February 2027, as in the last three years, when they started on 15 February (2024 and 2025) and 17 February (2026).
When was the Class 12 Physics exam in 2026?
Physics was held on 20 February 2026, Chemistry on 28 February and Mathematics on 9 March 2026. The 2027 dates may be different.
Will CBSE Class 12 have two board exams in 2027?
No. The two-exam system applies only to Class 10. Class 12 has one main board exam, with a supplementary exam in July for students who need it.
Will the CBSE Class 12 exam clash with JEE Main 2027?
JEE Main Session 1 (20–28 January 2027) comes before the expected board exams. Session 2 is tentatively on 2–7 April 2027. CBSE has said in past years that it considers entrance exam dates while making the schedule, so wait for the official date sheet.
What is the passing mark in CBSE Class 12?
You need 33% in theory and 33% in practical separately, and 33% overall in each subject.
Where can I download the CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2027 PDF?
Only from the official website, cbse.gov.in, under “Latest @ CBSE”. Do not trust PDFs shared on social media.
Sources: CBSE (cbse.gov.in circulars list and examination bye-laws), CBSE Academic (cbseacademic.nic.in), NTA notices (nta.ac.in), and reports by The Tribune, Gulf News, Careers360, Shiksha and PW. Dates marked “expected” are based on past years and are not official. Last updated: 5 November 2026.
