Yes, you heard it right. CBSE has once again given students a major update, and for many, this may feel like a shock.
The CBSE board had already released the official date sheet, but even after that, some changes have been made. A new circular has been issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education, where certain exam dates have been rescheduled.
Now the big question is:
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Are your exams affected?
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Has Science moved to the first slot?
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Has Maths become the last paper?
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Is English now earlier than expected?
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Has the exam schedule been extended?
Let’s not guess.
Let’s check the official update directly and understand everything clearly.
CBSE Official Circular: What Is the Latest Update?
When we visit the official CBSE portal, we can clearly see the most recent update titled:
“Rescheduling of Examinations for Class 10 and Class 12”
This circular is dated 29th December and applies to both Class 10 and Class 12 students.
According to CBSE, some exams originally scheduled for 3rd March 2026 have been rescheduled due to certain reasons.
What Was the Previous Class 10 Date Sheet?
Before understanding the changes, let’s quickly revise the original Class 10 board exam schedule:
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17th February – Mathematics (First Exam)
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20th February – Language Papers
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21st February – English
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25th February – Science
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27th February – IT / Computer Applications
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2nd March – Hindi
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3rd March – Language Subject
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Exams were supposed to end by 10th March
Now the question is:
👉 Has CBSE changed any of these important subject dates?
Which Exams Have Been Rescheduled? (Official Confirmation)
According to the CBSE circular:
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Any exam scheduled on 3rd March 2026 has been rescheduled
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For Class 10:
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The exam will now be held on 11th March 2026
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For Class 12:
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The exam has been shifted to 10th April 2026
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That’s it.
No other dates have been changed.
Are Major Subjects Like Maths, Science, English Affected?
Here comes the big relief for Class 10 students.
✅ Mathematics – NOT affected
✅ Science – NOT affected
✅ English – NOT affected
✅ Social Science – NOT affected
All major subjects remain exactly on the same dates as before.
Only language papers scheduled on 3rd March have been shifted.
What Does This Mean for Class 10 Students?
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If you had a language subject exam on 3rd March, it will now be held on 11th March
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Your board exams will now end on 11th March instead of 10th March
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There is NO change in preparation strategy required
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Your revision plan remains the same
So yes, you can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Has the Exam Duration Increased?
Technically, yes — but only by one day.
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Earlier: Exams ended on 10th March
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Now: Exams will end on 11th March
No additional subjects.
No reshuffling of core exams.
No surprise changes.
Important Message for Students: Don’t Panic
There is no reason to panic or stress.
CBSE has not disturbed the main exam flow.
All important subjects are untouched.
👉 Continue your preparation exactly the way you have been doing.
Consistency is the key.
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