CBSE 2025 Board Exam Dates Announced
Complete Date Sheet for Class 10th & 12th Theory and Practical Exams
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the date sheet for the 2025 board exams for Class 10 and Class 12 students, with exams beginning on February 15, 2025. This year, the announcement comes 86 days before exams commence—23 days earlier than last year—allowing students and schools ample time to prepare. Check out the details below to make sure you're fully informed and ready!
Key Dates for CBSE 10th & 12th Board Exams 2025
- Class 10 Exams: February 15, 2025 - March 18, 2025
- Class 12 Exams: February 15, 2025 - April 4, 2025
Where to Download the Official Date Sheet
Students and educators can download the detailed date sheet from the CBSE official website at cbseacademic.nic.in or cbse.gov.in. The date sheet includes theory exam dates, and CBSE will soon provide further details on practical exams.
- Visit the CBSE Academic website.
- Navigate to the 'Latest Circulars' or 'Announcements' section.
- Select the date sheet link and download the PDF.
How the Early Announcement Helps Students
The CBSE's decision to release the date sheet well in advance offers significant benefits:
- Effective Planning: Students and teachers can design more structured study schedules.
- Reduced Last-Minute Stress: With an early roadmap, students have more time to focus on revisions and strengthen their weak areas.
- Syllabus Coverage: Schools can plan syllabus completion and practice exams better to ensure students are fully prepared.
Tips for Students Preparing for the 2025 CBSE Exams
Preparing for board exams can be challenging, but a strategic approach can help:
- Time Management: Allocate time for each subject based on its difficulty and your comfort level.
- Regular Revisions: Use the early release to complete the syllabus early and begin regular revisions.
- Mock Tests: Schedule mock tests and solve previous years' papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format.
- Healthy Routine: Maintain a balanced diet and get adequate rest to keep your energy levels up.
For further updates on the CBSE exam schedule or guidelines, regularly check the CBSE official site or subscribe to notifications from reliable educational platforms.
CBSE Class 10 Exam Dates 2025
| Date | Day | Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 February, 2025 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | English (Communicative), English (Language and Literature) |
| 17 February, 2025 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Hindustani Music (PER INS) |
| 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Rai, Gurung, Tamang, Sherpa, Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy | ||
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Physical Activity Trainer | ||
| 18 February, 2025 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Security , Automotive, Introduction to Fin. Markets, Introduction to Tourism, Beauty and Wellness,Agriculture,Food Production,Front Office Operations,Banking & Insurance,Marketing & Sales,Apparel,Multi-Media,Multi Skill Foundation Course,Data Science ,Electronics & Hardware ,Foundation Skill for Sciences ,Design Thinking & Innovation, Urdu Course-B |
| 28 February, 2025 | Friday | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Hindi Course - A / Hindi Course - B |
| 1 March, 2025 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Painting |
| 3 March, 2025 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Health Care |
| 5 March, 2025 | Wednesday | 0:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Elements of Business |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Retail | ||
| 6 March, 2025 | Thursday | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Tibetan,German, National Cadet Corps, Bhoti, Telugu - Telangana, Bodo, Tangkhul,Japanese,Bhutiaa,Spanish,Kashmiri,Mizo,Bhasha Melayu |
| 10 March, 2025 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Mathematics Standard |
| Mathematics Basic | |||
| 12 March, 2025 | Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Telugu,Arabic, Russian , Persian, Nepali, Limboo, Lepcha |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Carnatic Music (Vocal), Carnatic Music Mel. Ins. ,Carnatic Music Per. Ins. ,Hindustani Music (Vocal),Hindustani Music (Mel Ins) | ||
| 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Thai | ||
| 13 March, 2025 | Thursday | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Home Science |
| 17 March, 2025 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Punjabi,Sindhi,Malayalam ,Odia,Assamese,Kannada,Kokborok |
| 18 March, 2025 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Computer Applications, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence |
CBSE Class 12 Exam Dates 2025
The CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet for 2025 board exams is out at cbse.gov.in. The exams for senior secondary will be intiated from February 15, 2025 and will end on April 4, 2025. Check the complete schedule here.
| Date | Day | Time | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 February 2025 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Entrepreneurship |
| 17 February 2025 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Physical Education |
| 19 February 2025 | Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Food Production |
| 20 February 2025 | Thursday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Computer Application |
| 21 February 2025 | Friday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Physics |
| 22 February 2025 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Business Studies, Business Administration |
| 24 February 2025 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Geography |
| 25 February 2025 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | French, Artificial Intelligence |
| 01 March 2025 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Cost Accounting |
| 03 March 2025 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Legal Studies |
| 04 March 2025 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | NCC |
| 05 March 2025 | Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Agriculture |
| 07 March 2025 | Friday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Mass Media Studies |
| 08 March 2025 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Mathematics, Applied Mathematics |
| 11 March 2025 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | English Elective, English Core |
| 15 March 2025 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Hindi Elective, Hindi Core |
| 17 March 2025 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Urdu Elective, Sanskrit Elective |
| 19 March 2025 | Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Economics |
| 21 March 2025 | Friday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Biotechnology |
| 22 March 2025 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Political Science |
| 24 March 2025 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Sanskrit Core |
| 25 March 2025 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Biology |
| 26 March 2025 | Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Accountancy |
| 27 March 2025 | Thursday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Sociology |
| 29 March 2025 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Information Practices, Computer Science, Information Technology |
| 01 April 2025 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | History |
| 02 April 2025 | Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, etc |
| 03 April 2025 | Thursday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Home Science |
| 04 April 2025 | Friday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Psychology |
