If your child is in Class 10 or 12, you’ve probably asked the same question a few times already: when are the board exams? Everyone wants the date so they can plan revision, tuition and holidays.
Here’s the straight answer. The cbse date sheet 2027 of class 10 hasn’t been released yet. It will come out on cbse.gov.in, most likely after the school LOC process closes on October 30.
Until then, this page tells you what is already confirmed: how the Class 10 exams will work in two phases, the cbse passing marks for class 10 (2027) (33% in each subject), and how to download the timetable the day it’s out.
Is the CBSE Date Sheet 2027 Out?
No. As of October 9, 2026, CBSE has not released the date sheet for Class 10 or Class 12. It will be published on https://www.cbse.gov.in/
Any exact date you see on social media or unofficial sites is a guess. Treat the official CBSE website as the only source for the final schedule.
When Will the Date Sheet Be Released?
CBSE usually releases the date sheet after the List of Candidates (LOC) process closes. The Class 12 date sheet has typically come out between October and December.
The board uses the LOC data submitted by schools to prepare the timetable for class 10 board exam 2027. This is where the 2026-27 LOC process stands:
| Event | Date |
| LOC submission begins | September 24, 2026 |
| Last date for regular LOC submission | October 21, 2026, |
| LOC submission with late fee (Rs 2,000 per candidate) | October 22-30, 2026 |
| LOC correction window | November 2-4, 2026 |
In 2025, CBSE released a tentative date sheet in September and the final one later. The board may follow a similar pattern this year, but it hasn’t announced anything.
10th Board Exam Date 2027: What We Know
The 10th board exam in 2027 will be held in two phases. Phase 1 is compulsory and Phase 2 is optional.
- Phase 1 is expected in February-March 2027.
- Phase 2 is expected in April-May 2027, after the Phase 1 results.
- Phase 2 is for improvement. Students who want a better score in one or more subjects can appear.
These are expected windows based on the pattern. The exact timetable for Class 10 will be known only when CBSE publishes it. Practical exams for both classes have usually started from January 1, with school instructions issued in December.
CBSE Passing Marks for Class 10 (2027)
To pass Class 10, you need at least 33% marks in each subject. Students who fall short can appear in the compartment or supplementary exam.
Most Class 10 subjects are split into 80 marks for theory and 20 for practical or internal assessment, and you need to clear both parts:
| Subject | Theory | Practical / Internal Assessment |
| Hindi (Course A / B) | 80 | 20 |
| English (Communicative) | 80 | 20 |
| Mathematics (Basic) | 80 | 20 |
| Science | 80 | 20 |
| Social Science | 80 | 20 |
For Class 12, them pass mark is also 33% per subject. The split varies: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Computer Science are 70 theory plus 30 practical. English, Maths, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, History and several others are 80 plus 20.
How CBSE Grades Class 10 Students
CBSE uses a 9-point grading system, from A-1 to E. Grades are assigned by dividing the passed candidates into eighths, so the top one-eighth gets A-1, the next gets A-2, and so on down to D-2. Students who don’t clear the pass mark get an E, which means Essential Repeat.
How to Download the CBSE Date Sheet 2027
Once it’s released:
- Visit https://www.cbse.gov.in/
- Open the “Latest @ CBSE” or announcements section.
- Click the Class 10 or Class 12 date sheet 2027 link.
- Download the PDF and print a copy.
The PDF will list exam dates, subject names, subject codes, timings and exam day guidelines.
What to Do Until the Date Sheet Comes Out
- Don’t wait for the timetable to start revising. The syllabus and marks pattern are already fixed.
- Download the sample papers from cbseacademic.nic.in. CBSE has already released the 2026-27 sample papers and marking schemes for Classes 10 and 12.
- Check that your school has submitted your LOC details, including your name and date of birth. The correction window is November 2-4, and no changes are allowed after it closes.
- Private candidates: the application window is open until October 23 without a late fee, and until October 30 with one.
FAQs
1. When will the CBSE Class 10 date sheet 2027 be released?
CBSE hasn’t announced a date. It is expected after the LOC process finishes, which closes on October 30 with the late fee. Check cbse.gov.in for the official release.
2. What are the CBSE passing marks for Class 10 in 2027?
You need at least 33% in each subject, and you must pass both the theory and the practical or internal assessment parts. Students who miss the mark can take the compartment exam.
3. Can I improve my Class 10 marks in 2027?
Yes. Phase 2 of the Class 10 board exam is optional and meant for students who want to improve their score in one or more subjects. It takes place after the Phase 1 results.