The wait is over. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the Class 12 Board Exam 2027 date sheet on 6 November 2026, about 100 days before the first paper. The theory exams begin on Tuesday, 16 February 2027 with Physics and end on 9 April 2027.
This guide gives you the dates of every major Class 12 subject, the timing of the papers, a stream-wise view of how many days you get between papers, and a simple plan to use the time that is left. Save it, share it with your friends, and check back before each paper.
CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027: Key Facts
- Theory exams start: Tuesday, 16 February 2027 (Physics)
- Theory exams end: Friday, 9 April 2027
- Date sheet released: 6 November 2026
- Exam start time: 10:30 AM for every paper
- Exam end time: 1:30 PM for 3-hour papers; 12:30 PM for 2-hour papers (mostly skill subjects)
- Subjects covered: more than 120 subjects
- Students registered: about 19.8 lakh Class 12 students
- Official website: cbse.gov.in
Class 12 Date Sheet 2027: Main Subjects
These are the dates for the subjects most students take, in exam order. The number in brackets is the subject code printed on your admit card.
- 16 February 2027 (Tuesday): Physics (042)
- 18 February 2027 (Thursday): Physical Education (048)
- 23 February 2027 (Tuesday): Accountancy (055)
- 25 February 2027 (Thursday): Geography (029)
- 27 February 2027 (Saturday): Chemistry (043)
- 2 March 2027 (Tuesday): Psychology (037)
- 5 March 2027 (Friday): English Core (301) and English Elective
- 9 March 2027 (Tuesday): Mathematics (041) and Applied Mathematics (241)
- 11 March 2027 (Thursday): Home Science (064)
- 13 March 2027 (Saturday): Hindi Core (302) and Hindi Elective (002)
- 16 March 2027 (Tuesday): Economics (030)
- 19 March 2027 (Friday): Political Science (028)
- 20 March 2027 (Saturday): Artificial Intelligence (843)
- 25 March 2027 (Thursday): Biology (044)
- 27 March 2027 (Saturday): History (027)
- 30 March 2027 (Tuesday): Sociology (039)
- 31 March 2027 (Wednesday): Informatics Practices (065) and Computer Science (083)
- 1 April 2027 (Thursday): Business Studies (054) and Business Administration
- 6 April 2027 (Tuesday): Sanskrit Core (322)
- 8 April 2027 (Thursday): Legal Studies (074)
Other subjects, such as regional and foreign languages, music, dance, painting and the skill subjects (for example Retail and Web Application on 9 April), have their own dates in the full date sheet. If you take one of them, check the official PDF for your exact date and timing.
Exam Timing: 10:30 AM Start
Every paper starts at 10:30 AM. Most papers are three hours long and end at 1:30 PM. Some papers, mostly skill and vocational subjects, are two hours long and end at 12:30 PM. Your admit card shows the reporting time for your centre, so read it carefully and reach the centre early. Students usually get extra time at the start to read the question paper before writing.
Science Stream (PCM and PCB): Your Exam Calendar
- Physics: 16 February
- Chemistry: 27 February (10 study days after Physics)
- English Core: 5 March (5 study days after Chemistry)
- Mathematics: 9 March (3 study days after English)
- Biology: 25 March (15 study days after Mathematics)
Physics comes first, so it needs to be fully revised by the end of January. The 10-day break before Chemistry is the longest gap in the PCM schedule: use it for Organic Chemistry reactions and the Physical Chemistry numericals. PCB students get a long 15-day window before Biology, which is enough for two complete NCERT readings and a few full-length papers.
Commerce Stream: Your Exam Calendar
- Accountancy: 23 February
- English Core: 5 March (9 study days after Accountancy)
- Mathematics or Applied Mathematics: 9 March (3 study days after English)
- Economics: 16 March (6 study days after Mathematics)
- Business Studies: 1 April (15 study days after Economics)
Accountancy is the first big paper for commerce students, so practise partnership, company accounts and cash flow statements well before February. Economics follows Mathematics after a gap of six days, and Business Studies comes last with a comfortable gap.
Humanities (Arts) Stream: Your Exam Calendar
- Geography: 25 February
- Psychology: 2 March
- English Core: 5 March
- Hindi Core / Hindi Elective: 13 March
- Economics: 16 March
- Political Science: 19 March
- History: 27 March
- Sociology: 30 March
- Legal Studies: 8 April
Humanities papers are spread across almost six weeks. Your exact calendar depends on your subject combination, so mark only your own subjects on the list and count the days between them. History and Political Science need extra time for maps, dates and long answers, so plan them early.
How to Download the Official CBSE Date Sheet 2027 PDF
- Go to the official website, cbse.gov.in.
- Open the "Latest@CBSE" section on the home page.
- Click the link for the Class 12 date sheet for the 2027 board exams.
- The date sheet opens as a PDF. Download it and keep a copy on your phone.
- Check your subject codes against your admit card when it is issued.
What About Practical Exams?
Practical exams, internal assessment and project work are held separately from the theory papers, and they take place before the theory exams begin. Schools announce their own practical schedules, so ask your school for the exact dates and keep your practical file, project and record book ready by December.
A 14-Week Study Plan to Score High
There are about 14 weeks left before the first paper. Here is a simple plan you can follow:
- November to mid-December: Finish any remaining chapters. Read every NCERT chapter line by line, because most board questions are based directly on NCERT.
- Mid-December to January: Revise one subject a week. Make short notes of formulas, definitions, dates and diagrams. Complete your practical files and projects.
- January: Solve the latest CBSE sample papers and previous-year question papers under a 3-hour timer, and check your answers against the marking scheme.
- February onwards: Follow the gaps in your own date sheet. Revise the subject of the next paper only, sleep well, and do not start new topics in the last few days.
Exam-Day Checklist
- Carry your admit card and a valid school ID.
- Reach the centre before the reporting time printed on the admit card.
- Do not carry a mobile phone, smartwatch or any other electronic device.
- Use the reading time to plan the order in which you will answer.
- Write the question numbers clearly and leave time to revise your answers.
Practise With Examisthan.com
On Examisthan.com you can read chapter-wise notes, practise topic-wise questions and take mock tests for your subjects. Use the "Previous-year only" filter on a practice page to see questions that actually came in past board exams, and use the chapter tags to find out which chapters bring the most questions. Start with the subject of your first paper and work through the date sheet from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2027 start?
The theory exams start on 16 February 2027 with Physics and end on 9 April 2027.
What is the timing of the CBSE Class 12 exams?
All papers start at 10:30 AM. Three-hour papers end at 1:30 PM and two-hour papers end at 12:30 PM.
When is the English Core exam?
English Core and English Elective are on 5 March 2027.
When are the Mathematics and Biology exams?
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics are on 9 March 2027. Biology is on 25 March 2027.
Where can I download the official date sheet?
From the official website, cbse.gov.in, under the "Latest@CBSE" section.
Note: These dates are taken from the CBSE date sheet released on 6 November 2026. CBSE can change dates if required, so always confirm with the official notice on cbse.gov.in and with your school before your exams.
This article is for general guidance. Rules, dates and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official CBSE, RBSE or government website.