CBSE releases 2025 board exam datesheet for Classes 10, 12
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the schedule for the 2025 board exams for Classes 10 and 12. The exams will begin on February 15, with Class 10 starting with English and Class 12 with Entrepreneurship. The Class 10 exams will end on March 18, while the Class-12 exams will conclude on April-4.
CBSE issues exam datesheets 86 days in advance
This year, the CBSE has released the date sheets almost 86 days in advance of the examinations. This is a major change from previous years, with the date sheets being released 23 days earlier than last year. The board credited this early release to schools' timely submission of their List of Candidates (LOC).
CBSE board exams to be conducted globally
The 2025 CBSE board examinations will be held for around 44 lakh students in India and abroad. The examinations will be held in nearly 8,000 schools worldwide. Students can check the full timetable from the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in by clicking on "Date Sheet for Class X and XII for Board Examinations - 2025."
Practical exams and guidelines for CBSE 2025 board exams
Practical exams for Class 10 will begin from January 1, while those for Class 12 will commence from February-15. The CBSE has also issued detailed subject-specific guidelines, including subject codes, distribution of maximum marks between theory and practicals, project work, internal assessments, and answer booklet formats. Schools must follow these guidelines to ensure smooth conduct of the examinations.
CBSE provides resources for effective exam preparation
To help students prepare, the CBSE has released sample question papers on cbseacademic.nic.in. These resources will help students get acquainted with question formats and marking schemes. The board has advised students to use these materials for effective preparation before their exams.
