CBSE Board (Classes 9–12) — Dates, Pattern & Free Mock Tests

India's largest school board. The Class 10 (AISSE) and Class 12 (AISSCE) public examinations, with a growing share of competency-based and case-study questions alongside MCQ and descriptive answers.

CBSE test series — launching soon

Key dates

Notification awaited

NotificationPer the annual CBSE date sheet

Application windowThrough your CBSE-affiliated school

Exam date(s)Board exams are typically held February–April each year

Exact dates vary each year — verify the current date sheet on the official CBSE site.

Dates as of 27 June 2026. Always confirm on the official site: cbse.gov.in

Exam pattern

Class 10 (AISSE)

Theory 80 + Internal 20 per subject. ~50% competency-based, 20% MCQ, 30% short/long answer. Pass 33%.

Class 12 (AISSCE)

Theory 70 + practical 30 (sciences). ~20% MCQ, 30% competency/case-based, 50% descriptive. Feeds JEE/NEET/CUET.

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