CBSE has released a new update regarding the Class 10 and Class 12 Board examination schedule. As per the official notification dated 29 December, 2025, CBSE Board exams scheduled on 03 March will be rescheduled.
CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board Exams Dates Changed
Importantly, this change is limited to that single exam day. All other Board examinations will continue as per the original timetable.
CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board Exam Dates: What Has Changed
To put it simply:
Only exams falling on 03 March are rescheduled.
Exams on all other dates will continue as scheduled. There is no change in CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board exam syllabus, paper pattern, or exam duration.
This clarification should help students avoid unnecessary stress or confusion, especially during an already intense preparation phase.
CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board Exams Rescheduled Dates
The table below shows the revised dates for subject-wise Class 10 and Class 12 Board exams that were originally scheduled to be held on 03 March.
| Class | Earlier Exam Date | Revised Exam Date |
| Class 10 | 03 March, 2026 | 11 March, 2026 |
| Class 12 | 03 March, 2026 | 10 April, 2026 |
CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board Subject-Wise Exams Originally Scheduled on 03 March
To help students quickly check whether their exam is affected, here is the subject-wise list of Class 10 and Class 12 Board exams that were originally scheduled on 03 March and are now being rescheduled.
Class 10 Board Exams (03 March, 2026)
The following Class 10 examinations originally scheduled for 03 March will now be conducted on 11 March, 2025:
| Exam Time | Subject Code | Subject Name |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 017 | Tibetan |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 020 | German |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 076 | National Cadet Corps (NCC) |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 088 | Bhoti |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 092 | Bodo |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 093 | Tangkhul |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 094 | Japanese |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 095 | Bhutia |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 096 | Spanish |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 097 | Kashmiri |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 098 | Mizo |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 099 | Bahasa Melayu |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 254 | Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy |
Class 12 Board Exams (03 March, 2026)
The CBSE Class 12 examinations mentioned below, earlier to be held on 03 March, are rescheduled to 10 April, 2025:
| Exam Time | Subject Code | Subject Name |
| 10:30 a.m.– 01:30 p.m. | 074 | Legal Studies |
Important Note: Exams on all other dates will continue as per the original CBSE timetable.
Summary
Even a single date change can disrupt revision plans if updates aren’t communicated clearly. The CBSE has announced that the Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams scheduled on 03 March 2026 are now rescheduled. By specifying that only this exam day is affected, the Board ensures minimal disturbance to the overall exam schedule.
The Board has also clarified that no further changes are planned at this time. The revised exam dates for CBSE Class 10 and 12 will be reflected in the Admit Cards once they are issued, helping students plan their preparation effectively.
Source
Official Notice by CBSE, 29 December, 2025: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the CBSE Board, Education Ministry, and Government of India.
