In short: Every major Indian board exam date for 2027 — on one page. CBSE, ICSE, UP Board, Bihar Board, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, MP Board, Rajasthan, AP Board, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and more. Board exams 2027 run from February to April across India. This is the most comprehensive exam calendar available — bookmark it, share it with friends, and use it to plan your preparation timeline. Updated as boards release official timetables.
Complete Board Exam Calendar 2027
February 2027
| Board | Exam | Dates | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| UP Board (UPMSP) | Class 10 + 12 | Feb 5 - Feb 24 | upmsp.edu.in |
| Bihar Board (BSEB) | Matric (Class 10) + Inter (Class 12) | First-Third week February | biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in |
| Maharashtra (MSBSHSE) | HSC (Class 12) Theory | Feb 8 - Mar 16 | mahahsscboard.in |
| Maharashtra (MSBSHSE) | SSC (Class 10) Theory | Feb 15 - Mar 11 | mahahsscboard.in |
| MP Board (MPBSE) | Class 12 (HSSC) | Feb 17 - Mar 19 | mpbse.nic.in |
| MP Board (MPBSE) | Class 10 (HSC) | Feb 24 - Mar 18 | mpbse.nic.in |
| Rajasthan (RBSE) | Class 10 + 12 (Exam 1) | February-March | rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Karnataka (KSEAB) | 2nd PUC (Class 12) Exam 1 | Feb 27 - Mar 17 | kseab.karnataka.gov.in |
| Jharkhand (JAC) | Class 10 + 12 | February | jac.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Assam (SEBA/ASSEB) | HSLC (Class 10) | February | site.sebaonline.org |
| AP Board (BIEAP) | Inter (Class 11 + 12) | February-March | bie.ap.gov.in |
| CBSE | Class 10 + 12 | Expected Feb-March | cbse.gov.in |
| ICSE/ISC | Class 10 + 12 | Expected February | cisce.org |
March 2027
| Board | Exam | Dates | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu (DGE) | HSC (Class 12) | Mar 3 - Mar 29 | dge.tn.gov.in |
| Tamil Nadu (DGE) | SSLC (Class 10) | Mar 17 - Apr 12 | dge.tn.gov.in |
| Karnataka (KSEAB) | SSLC (Class 10) Exam 1 | Mar 22 - Apr 5 | kseab.karnataka.gov.in |
| AP Board (BSEAP) | SSC (Class 10) | March-April | bse.ap.gov.in |
| Assam (AHSEC/ASSEB) | HS Final (Class 12) | March-April | ahsec.assam.gov.in |
| Chhattisgarh (CGBSE) | Class 10 + 12 | February-March | cgbse.nic.in |
| CBSE | Class 10 + 12 (continued) | Into March | cbse.gov.in |
| Maharashtra | SSC + HSC (continued) | Into March | mahahsscboard.in |
| MP Board | Class 10 + 12 (continued) | Into March | mpbse.nic.in |
April-May 2027 (Supplementary/Exam 2)
| Board | Exam | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 2nd PUC Exam 2 | May 3-15 |
| Karnataka | SSLC Exam 2 | May 24-31 |
| Rajasthan (RBSE) | Exam 2 (all classes) | May-June |
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Board-Wise Quick Reference
CBSE
- Class 10 + 12: Expected February-March 2027
- Date sheet release: Expected October 2026
- Official website: cbse.gov.in
- Two-exam policy: Second board exam available for improvement
- Pass marks: 33%
UP Board (UPMSP)
- Class 10 + 12: February 5-24, 2027
- Shifts: Morning (8:30-11:45 AM) + Afternoon (2:00-5:15 PM)
- Students: 26 lakh+ appear annually
- Official website: upmsp.edu.in
- Pass marks: 33%
Bihar Board (BSEB)
- Matric + Inter: February 2027 (first-third week)
- Shifts: Morning (9:30 AM-12:45 PM) + Afternoon (1:45-5:00 PM)
- Students: 17 lakh+ appear annually
- Key feature: 50% MCQ format
- Official website: biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in
- Pass marks: 30%
Maharashtra Board (MSBSHSE)
- HSC (Class 12): February 8 - March 16, 2027
- SSC (Class 10): February 15 - March 11, 2027
- Practicals: Jan 20-Feb 6 (HSC), Jan 28-Feb 13 (SSC)
- Divisions: 9 across Maharashtra
- Official website: mahahsscboard.in
- Pass marks: 35%
Karnataka Board (KSEAB/DPUE)
- 2nd PUC Exam 1: February 27 - March 17, 2027
- 2nd PUC Exam 2: May 3-15, 2027
- SSLC Exam 1: March 22 - April 5, 2027
- SSLC Exam 2: May 24-31, 2027
- Students: 7 lakh+ for 2nd PUC
- Official website: kseab.karnataka.gov.in
- Key feature: Two-exam system (Exam 1 + Exam 2)
- Pass marks: 35%
Tamil Nadu Board (DGE)
- HSC (Class 12): March 3-29, 2027
- SSLC (Class 10): March 17 - April 12, 2027
- Practicals: February 8-18 (Class 12), February 19-26 (Class 10)
- Official website: dge.tn.gov.in
- Pass marks: 35%
MP Board (MPBSE)
- Class 12 (HSSC): February 17 - March 19, 2027
- Class 10 (HSC): February 24 - March 18, 2027
- Timing: 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon
- Official website: mpbse.nic.in
- Pass marks: 33%
Rajasthan Board (RBSE)
- Exam 1: February-March 2027
- Exam 2: May-June 2027 (new from 2026-27)
- Students: 12 lakh+ for Class 10
- Official website: rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in
- Key feature: Two exams per year
- Pass marks: 33%
AP Board (BSEAP/BIEAP)
- Inter (BIEAP): February-March 2027
- SSC (BSEAP): March-April 2027
- Official websites: bie.ap.gov.in (Inter), bse.ap.gov.in (SSC)
- Pass marks: 35%
Jharkhand Board (JAC)
- Class 10 + 12: February 2027
- Previous pattern: Feb 3-17 (Class 10), Feb 3-23 (Class 12)
- Official website: jac.jharkhand.gov.in
- Pass marks: 33%
Chhattisgarh Board (CGBSE)
- Class 10 + 12: February-March 2027
- Official website: cgbse.nic.in
- Pass marks: 33%
Assam Board (SEBA/AHSEC/ASSEB)
- HSLC (Class 10): February 2027
- HS Final (Class 12): March-April 2027
- Official websites: site.sebaonline.org, ahsec.assam.gov.in
- Pass marks: 30%
Month-Wise Preparation Calendar
October 2026 (Now)
- ✅ Date sheets releasing for many boards
- ✅ Complete syllabus for all subjects
- ✅ Start making revision notes
- ✅ Begin model paper collection
November 2026
- Complete all chapters
- Start solving previous year papers
- Practical exam preparation begins
- Admit card / hall ticket download for some boards
December 2026
- Previous year papers intensive — 1 per day
- Mock tests weekly
- Focus on high-weightage chapters
- Complete all projects and assignments
January 2027
- Practicals begin for some boards (Maharashtra, TN, etc.)
- Revision mode — short notes and formulas
- Mock tests 2-3 per week
- Time management practice
February 2027 (Exam Month for Most Boards)
- Exams start for UP Board, Bihar Board, Maharashtra, MP Board, RBSE, Karnataka, Jharkhand, CBSE
- Light revision the day before each exam
- Focus on formulas, diagrams, key dates
- Stay calm, eat well, sleep 7+ hours
March 2027
- Exams continue for TN Board, Karnataka SSLC, AP SSC
- Exams end for most North Indian boards
- Some boards start result processing
April-May 2027
- Results begin for most boards
- Karnataka Exam 2 for improvement
- RBSE Exam 2 for improvement
- College admission processes begin
- Competitive exams (JEE, NEET, KCET, MHT-CET)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which board exam is the earliest in 2027?
UP Board starts on February 5, 2027 — among the earliest. Bihar Board also starts in early February. Most boards begin between February 5 and February 27.
Which board exam is the latest?
Tamil Nadu SSLC (Class 10) runs until April 12, 2027. Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 ends April 5. Most other boards finish by March.
Do all boards have the same pass marks?
No. Bihar Board and Assam Board: 30%. CBSE, UP Board, MP Board, RBSE, JAC, CGBSE: 33%. Maharashtra, Karnataka, TN, AP Board: 35%.
Can I appear for exams from two different boards?
No. You can only appear for the board your school is affiliated to. To change boards, you need to transfer to a school affiliated with the new board.
When will CBSE date sheet 2027 be released?
Expected late October 2026. CBSE typically releases the date sheet 2-3 months before exams. Check cbse.gov.in.
Is this calendar accurate?
This calendar is based on official announcements and previous year patterns as of October 2026. Some dates are confirmed (UP Board, Maharashtra, MP Board, Karnataka, TN), while others are expected. Always verify with the official board website.
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