CBSE Exams 2026 Live: CBSE 10th, 12th exams underway; paper analysis shortly

Varun Goel, Head of Department, Mathematics, NC, Shiv Nadar School, Gurugram - "The Grade 10 Mathematics Basic question paper conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education was well aligned with the prescribed NCERT curriculum. Around 60% of the questions were based on direct textbook exercises and concepts, allowing students who had prepared thoroughly from NCERT textbooks to approach the paper with familiarity.

The paper included straightforward questions across key topics, along with competency-based and case study components. However, certain questions like those from Quadratic Equations, Areas Related to Circles, and the Arithmetic Progressions case-study, were relatively lengthy and required detailed working.

Overall, while the paper remained within the syllabus and effectively assessed conceptual understanding, it was comparatively more time-consuming than the Standard question paper. Students needed careful time management to complete it comfortably." 

Preethi Rajeev Nair, Principal - CBSE, Lancers Army Schools- "The question paper was strictly based on NCERT, with no out-of-syllabus questions. Most questions were direct and formula-based, making it comfortable for students who had practiced NCERT examples and exercises thoroughly. The MCQs were straightforward and concept-based without tricky language. Short-answer questions from topics like Arithmetic Progressions, Linear Equations, Surface Areas & Volumes, and Statistics were manageable. The long-answer and case-study questions were practical and not overly complicated. Students reported that the paper was scoring, well-balanced, and that time was sufficient to complete it comfortably. Overall, students with consistent preparation can expect good marks."  

CBSE Class 10 Maths was held on February 17. According to Nishant Kumar Singh Subject Matter Expert, Seth M.R. Jaipuria Schools, "The paper closely followed the NCERT syllabus, enabling well-prepared students to approach most questions with confidence. Multiple-choice and short-answer questions were largely straightforward and concept-based, though a few assertion–reason items required deeper interpretation. Questions in the two- and three-mark sections maintained an accessible yet thoughtful level, while long-answer questions demanded clear logical steps, structured presentation, and stronger conceptual clarity, with the final items testing higher-order thinking.

The case-study section assessed students’ ability to apply mathematical concepts to real-life situations, emphasizing careful reading, analysis, and effective time management rather than rote learning. Overall, students with consistent practice and strong conceptual grounding were well positioned to perform well. The paper reflected CBSE’s competency-based assessment approach while maintaining fairness, clarity, and academic rigor."  

CBSE 10th, 12th exams 2026 have been started from 10:30 am. The Class 10 exam is appearing for Home Science paper today while Class 12 students for Physical Education. CBSE Class 10, 12 exams 2026 will be held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. 

The candidates should carry admit card at the exam centre, without it, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam. Along with the admit card, the candidates are advised to bring a government-issued photo ID- PAN, Voter ID card as proof of identity.  

The candidates need to report at the exam centre half an hour to one hour before the exam. For the CBSE Class 10 exam 2026 to commence at 10:30 am, the candidates need to reach the exam centre by 10 am.  

CBSE 12th exam will be held from February 17 to April 9. CBSE Class 12 exam 2026 is scheduled to be held in two shifts- 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Here are the dates for the important papers of CBSE 12th exams 2026 -

February 20- Physics
February 21- Business Studies, Administration
February 23- Psychology
February 26- Geography
February 28- Chemistry
March 9- Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
March 12- English core, elective
March 14- Home Science
March 16- Hindi Elective, Core
March 18- Economics
March 20- Marketing
March 23- Political Science
March 27- Biology
March 28- Accountancy
March 30- History
April 4- Sociology. 

CBSE Class 10 exam 2026 will commence from February 17. The important papers on CBSE Class 10 exam 2026 are- 

• February 17- Maths Standard, Basic
• February 21- English (Communicative, Language and Literature)
• February 25- Science
• February 26- Home Science
• March 2- Hindi Course- A, B
• March 7- Social Science. 

CBSE 12th exam 2026 will be held on Physical Education today, February 18. The shift timings for CBSE Class 12 exam is from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Over 18 lakh (18,59,551) students will appear for Class 12 exam 2026. The candidates will get 15 minutes time for reading the paper.   

CBSE 10th exam 2026 will be held on Home Science today, February 18, the Class 10 exam is scheduled to be held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Over 25 lakh (25,08,319) students is appearing for CBSE Class 10 exam this year. The candidates will get 15 minutes time for reading the paper.   

CBSE 10th, 12th exams 2026 will be held today, February 18 on Home Science, Physical Education respectively. The shift timings are 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The students who will appear for CBSE exams 2026 need to report at the exam centre half an hour before the exam, they need to reach by 10 am.  Over 43 lakh students will appear for the CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams.  As per CBSE, over 25 lakh (25,08,319) students have applied to appear for Class 10 exam, while 18 lakh (18,59,551) students will appear for Class 12 exam 2026.