The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has released the official time table for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams in 2026. This important update provides students with clear dates to prepare for their final examinations. All students can find the complete time table on the official CGBSE website: cgbse.nic.in .
For Class 12 students, the main exams will begin on February 20, 2026 . These exams will continue until March 18, 2026 . Class 10 exams will start slightly later, on February 21, 2026 , and will finish on March 13, 2026 .
All board exams will be held in a single shift each day. Students must report to their exam centers by 9:00 AM . The time for writing answers will be from 9:00 AM until 12:15 PM . This means students will have 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete their papers.
Important Dates for Exams
Here is a quick look at the main exam dates for Class 10 and Class 12:
| Class | Start Date | End Date |
| Class 10 | February 21, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| Class 12 | February 20, 2026 | March 18, 2026 |
Application Form Deadlines
The board had already announced the dates for filling out exam forms. Students could apply without a late fee from October 1, 2025 , to October 31, 2025 . After this, a late fee was charged for applications submitted between November 1, 2025 , and November 16, 2025 . The last chance to apply with a special late fee was from November 17, 2025 , to November 25, 2025 . The board asked all schools to make sure every student registered on time so no one missed their exams.
Subject-wise Dates for Class 10
Here are the exam dates for some key subjects for Class 10:
| Date | Subject |
| February 21, 2026 | Hindi (First Language) |
| February 24, 2026 | English |
| February 26, 2026 | Social Science |
| February 28, 2026 | Science |
| March 6, 2026 | Mathematics |
Subject-wise Dates for Class 12
Class 12 students can check the dates for important subjects below:
| Date | Subject(s) |
| February 20, 2026 | Physics, Geography |
| February 23, 2026 | Political Science, Chemistry, Accountancy, and some vocational subjects |
| February 25, 2026 | Sanskrit |
| February 27, 2026 | Biology, Economics, and other subjects |
Practical and Project Exams
For students who are studying on their own (self-study students), practical and project exams will be held at their chosen exam centers. The board mentioned that these practical exams might even be conducted on holidays if necessary to complete them on time.
Advice for Students
The CGBSE advises all students to start planning their studies now, based on the new time table. It is important to organize your subject-wise preparation well in advance. Students must also make sure they complete all necessary exam-related paperwork and tasks within the given deadlines. This will help them avoid any last-minute problems and focus fully on their studies.
Students should regularly visit the official CGBSE website, cgbse.nic.in , for any further updates or announcements related to the 2026 board exams.
