The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday officially released the date sheet for the 2026 Class X and XII board examinations, announcing that the exams will commence from February 17, 2026.

This marks a historic move by the Board as, for the first time, the date sheets have been issued 110 days before the start of the examinations — the earliest ever in CBSE’s history. The announcement aims to provide students, parents, and schools ample time for preparation and planning.

According to the notification issued by Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, the early release was made possible due to the timely submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) by affiliated schools. A tentative date sheet had already been shared on September 24, 2025, 146 days prior to the ex

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