CBSE announces dates for class 10 and 12 board exams

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the 2025 date sheet for Class 10 and Class 12 Board Examinations on its official website, cbse.gov.in. The exams are set to begin on February 15, with Class 10 exams concluding on March 18, and Class 12 exams running until April 4. Students can now view the complete timetable online.

For Class 10, the exams will kick off on February 15 with the English paper as the first exam. Class 12 exams will begin on February 17 with Physical Education as the first subject. CBSE has also provided detailed guidelines for each subject, which include important information such as subject codes, maximum marks for theory and practicals, project work, internal assessments, and the format for answer booklets. Schools are required to follow these guidelines strictly to ensure a smooth examination process.

In addition, students can access sample question papers for both Class 10 and 12 on the official CBSE academic website, cbseacademic.nic.in. These sample papers are designed to help students familiarize themselves with the new exam formats, marking schemes, and patterns, assisting them in effective exam preparation.