In short: Every major board exam date for 2027 in one place, with days remaining calculated from October 29, 2026. CBSE Class 10 and 12 start February 17, 2027 — that is 111 days from today. UP Board starts February 5 — 99 days. Maharashtra HSC starts February 8 — 102 days. Tamil Nadu HSC starts March 3 — 125 days. Bookmark this page and check it daily. The countdown is the most honest motivator there is.
Last updated: October 29, 2026. Days remaining are calculated from October 29, 2026. Dates marked as "confirmed" are from official board notifications. Dates marked as "expected" are based on previous year patterns and news reports.
The Master Countdown: All Boards 2027
| Board | Exam | Start Date | End Date | Days from Oct 29 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSE | Class 10 | Feb 17, 2027 | Mar 5, 2027 | 111 days | Confirmed |
| CBSE | Class 12 | Feb 17, 2027 | Apr 2027 (expected) | 111 days | Start confirmed |
| ICSE | Class 10 | Late Feb 2027 | Late Mar 2027 | ~120 days | Expected |
| ISC | Class 12 | Late Feb 2027 | Late Mar 2027 | ~120 days | Expected |
| UP Board | Class 10 and 12 | Feb 5, 2027 | Feb 24, 2027 | 99 days | Confirmed |
| Maharashtra SSC | Class 10 | Feb 2027 | Mar 2027 | ~90-110 days | Expected |
| Maharashtra HSC | Class 12 | Feb 8, 2027 | Mar 16, 2027 | 102 days | Confirmed |
| Tamil Nadu SSLC | Class 10 | Mar 17, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | 139 days | Confirmed |
| Tamil Nadu HSC | Class 12 | Mar 3, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | 125 days | Confirmed |
| Karnataka SSLC | Class 10 (Exam 1) | Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | 144 days | Confirmed |
| Karnataka SSLC | Class 10 (Exam 2) | May 24, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | 207 days | Confirmed |
| Karnataka 2nd PUC | Class 12 (Exam 1) | Feb 27, 2027 | Mar 17, 2027 | 121 days | Confirmed |
| Karnataka 2nd PUC | Class 12 (Exam 2) | May 3, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | 186 days | Confirmed |
| West Bengal Madhyamik | Class 10 | Feb 15, 2027 | Feb 25, 2027 | 109 days | Confirmed |
| West Bengal HS | Class 12 | Mar 2027 | Apr 2027 | ~130 days | Expected |
| Bihar Board (BSEB) | Class 10 | Feb 2027 | Feb 2027 | ~90-100 days | Expected |
| Bihar Board (BSEB) | Class 12 | Feb 2027 | Feb 2027 | ~90-100 days | Expected |
| Rajasthan Board (RBSE) | Class 10 and 12 | Mar 2027 | Apr 2027 | ~120-150 days | Expected |
| AP Inter | 1st Year | Feb 24, 2027 | Mar 2027 | 118 days | Confirmed |
| AP Inter | 2nd Year | Feb 25, 2027 | Mar 2027 | 119 days | Confirmed |
| Telangana Board | Class 10 | Mar 2027 | Apr 2027 | ~130 days | Expected |
| Kerala SSLC | Class 10 | Mar 2027 | Mar 2027 | ~130 days | Expected |
| Kerala HSE | Class 12 | Mar 2027 | Apr 2027 | ~130 days | Expected |
| Gujarat Board (GSEB) | Class 10 and 12 | Mar 2027 | Apr 2027 | ~130 days | Expected |
| MP Board (MPBSE) | Class 10 and 12 | Feb 2027 | Mar 2027 | ~100-120 days | Expected |
| Odisha Board (BSE) | Class 10 | Feb 2027 | Mar 2027 | ~100-120 days | Expected |
| Punjab Board (PSEB) | Class 10 and 12 | Mar 2027 | Apr 2027 | ~130 days | Expected |
| Haryana Board (HBSE) | Class 10 and 12 | Feb 2027 | Mar 2027 | ~100-120 days | Expected |
Sources: Careers360 board exam calendar, edexlive AP Inter timetable, Jagran Josh UP Board, The Hindu Karnataka.
Board-by-Board Countdown and What to Do Now
CBSE Class 10 and 12 — 111 Days
Exams start: February 17, 2027
First paper: English Core (Class 12) / Hindi A or B (Class 10)
| Days Remaining | What to Focus On |
|---|---|
| 111-90 days (now to Nov 20) | Complete pending chapters. Prioritise by weightage. |
| 90-60 days (Nov 20 to Dec 20) | First full revision of all subjects. Start previous year papers. |
| 60-30 days (Dec 20 to Jan 17) | Second revision. One mock paper per subject. |
| 30-15 days (Jan 17 to Feb 1) | Weak chapter focus. Formula sheets. |
| 15-7 days (Feb 1 to Feb 10) | Mock papers under timed conditions. |
| 7-1 days (Feb 10 to Feb 16) | Light revision only. Formula sheets. Sleep schedule. |
| Exam day | Arrive 30 minutes early. Read the full paper before writing. |
Key CBSE 2027 facts:
- Class 12 exams run February 17 to April 4, 2027
- Class 10 exams run February 17 to March 5, 2027
- On-Screen Marking (OSM) continues for Class 12 — write dark, clear, with every step shown
- Date sheet confirmed at cbse.gov.in
UP Board — 99 Days
Exams start: February 5, 2027
Students appearing: 51.98 lakh (Class 10 and 12 combined)
| Days Remaining | What to Focus On |
|---|---|
| 99-70 days (now to Dec 10) | Complete syllabus. Hindi and Science are the first papers. |
| 70-40 days (Dec 10 to Jan 9) | Full revision. Previous year papers. |
| 40-20 days (Jan 9 to Jan 29) | Mock papers. Weak chapter focus. |
| 20-7 days (Jan 29 to Feb 4) | Formula sheets. Light revision. |
| Exam days (Feb 5-24) | One exam every 2-3 days. Use gap days for the next subject. |
Key UP Board 2027 facts:
- Exams run February 5 to 24, 2027
- 51.98 lakh students — largest board exam in the world
- Strict anti-cheating measures: flying squads, CCTV, mobile jammers
- Source: Jagran Josh
Maharashtra HSC — 102 Days
Exams start: February 8, 2027
New pattern: Question papers reduced by approximately 60% in length — from 10-11 pages to 3-4 pages
| Days Remaining | What to Focus On |
|---|---|
| 102-70 days (now to Dec 10) | Understand the new shorter paper pattern. Focus on quality over quantity. |
| 70-40 days (Dec 10 to Jan 9) | Full revision. Practice with the new pattern. |
| 40-20 days (Jan 9 to Jan 29) | Mock papers in the new format. |
| 20-7 days (Jan 29 to Feb 7) | Formula sheets. Light revision. |
Key Maharashtra HSC 2027 facts:
- HSC starts February 8, ends March 16
- SSC (Class 10) date not yet confirmed as of October 29, 2026 — check msbshse.ac.in
- New paper pattern: 60% shorter papers from 2026-27 onwards
- Source: NDTV Maharashtra paper pattern
Tamil Nadu HSC — 125 Days
Exams start: March 3, 2027
SSLC starts: March 17, 2027
| Days Remaining | What to Focus On |
|---|---|
| 125-90 days (now to Jan 29) | Complete syllabus. Tamil Nadu board has a different pattern from CBSE. |
| 90-60 days (Jan 29 to Feb 28) | Full revision. Previous year papers. |
| 60-30 days (Feb 28 to Mar 2) | Mock papers. Weak chapter focus. |
| Last 7 days | Formula sheets. Light revision. |
Key Tamil Nadu 2027 facts:
- HSC (Class 12): March 3 to March 29, 2027
- SSLC (Class 10): March 17 to April 12, 2027
- Tamil Nadu board has its own textbooks and pattern — NCERT is supplementary, not primary
Karnataka — 121 Days (Exam 1) / 186 Days (Exam 2)
2nd PUC Exam 1 starts: February 27, 2027
SSLC Exam 1 starts: March 22, 2027
Karnataka introduced a unique two-exam system in 2027. Students take Exam 1 and Exam 2, and the better score counts. KCET uses the best-of-two PUC score for rank calculation.
| Days Remaining | What to Focus On |
|---|---|
| 121-90 days (now to Jan 29) | Treat Exam 1 as the primary target. Full preparation. |
| 90-60 days (Jan 29 to Feb 27) | Full revision. Previous year papers. |
| After Exam 1 | Assess performance. Decide whether to appear for Exam 2. |
| Before Exam 2 | Focus on weak subjects from Exam 1. |
Key Karnataka 2027 facts:
- 2nd PUC Exam 1: February 27 to March 17, 2027
- 2nd PUC Exam 2: May 3 to May 15, 2027
- SSLC Exam 1: March 22 to April 5, 2027
- SSLC Exam 2: May 24 to May 31, 2027
- KCET uses best-of-two PUC scores for rank calculation
- Source: The Hindu Karnataka
West Bengal Madhyamik — 109 Days
Exams start: February 15, 2027
Exam timing: 11 AM to 2 PM
| Days Remaining | What to Focus On |
|---|---|
| 109-70 days (now to Dec 10) | Complete syllabus. Bengali and English are the first papers. |
| 70-40 days (Dec 10 to Jan 9) | Full revision. Previous year papers. |
| 40-10 days (Jan 9 to Feb 5) | Mock papers. Weak chapter focus. |
Key West Bengal 2027 facts:
- Madhyamik (Class 10): February 15 to 25, 2027
- Exam timing: 11 AM to 2 PM (different from most boards)
- Date sheet confirmed by WBBSE
AP Inter — 118 Days
1st Year starts: February 24, 2027
2nd Year starts: February 25, 2027
The AP Inter timetable was released on October 22, 2026. Source: edexlive.
| Days Remaining | What to Focus On |
|---|---|
| 118-80 days (now to Jan 19) | Complete syllabus. AP Inter has its own textbooks. |
| 80-40 days (Jan 19 to Feb 14) | Full revision. Previous year papers. |
| 40-10 days (Feb 14 to Feb 24) | Mock papers. Weak chapter focus. |
Key AP Inter 2027 facts:
- 1st Year theory: from February 24, 2027
- 2nd Year theory: from February 25, 2027
- EAPCET (AP engineering entrance) uses Inter marks with weightage
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How Many Days Is Enough?
This is the most common question. Here is the honest answer based on what toppers and average students actually do:
| Days Remaining | Realistic Outcome | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| 120+ days | Excellent — can complete syllabus and do 3 full revisions | Follow a structured plan. Do not waste this time. |
| 90-120 days | Good — can complete syllabus and do 2 full revisions | Prioritise by weightage. Start previous year papers at 60 days. |
| 60-90 days | Manageable — can do 1 full revision and targeted practice | Focus on high-weightage chapters. Skip low-weightage chapters if needed. |
| 30-60 days | Tight — need to be strategic | Use the marks-per-hour prioritisation system. Mock papers from day 1. |
| Below 30 days | Very tight — damage control mode | Only high-weightage chapters. Previous year papers. Formula sheets. |
The Psychological Value of a Countdown
A countdown does two things:
- Creates urgency without panic: Seeing "111 days" is motivating. Seeing "3 months" is vague. Specific numbers create specific action.
- Prevents procrastination: When you know exactly how many days you have, it is harder to tell yourself "I'll start tomorrow."
The students who use countdowns consistently report starting their revision earlier and feeling more in control during the exam period. This is not a study technique — it is a mindset tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does CBSE Class 12 2027 start?
February 17, 2027. That is 111 days from October 29, 2026. The first paper is English Core. The date sheet is confirmed at cbse.gov.in.
When does UP Board 2027 start?
February 5, 2027. That is 99 days from October 29, 2026. Both Class 10 and Class 12 exams run from February 5 to February 24, 2027.
When does Maharashtra HSC 2027 start?
February 8, 2027. That is 102 days from October 29, 2026. Maharashtra SSC (Class 10) date has not been officially confirmed as of October 29, 2026 — check msbshse.ac.in for the official notification.
When does Tamil Nadu HSC 2027 start?
March 3, 2027. That is 125 days from October 29, 2026. Tamil Nadu SSLC starts March 17, 2027.
When does Karnataka 2nd PUC 2027 start?
Exam 1 starts February 27, 2027 (121 days from October 29). Exam 2 starts May 3, 2027 (186 days). Karnataka has a new two-exam system where the better score counts.
When does West Bengal Madhyamik 2027 start?
February 15, 2027. That is 109 days from October 29, 2026. Exams run from February 15 to 25, 2027, from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Where can I find the official date sheet for my board?
| Board | Official Website |
|---|---|
| CBSE | cbse.gov.in |
| ICSE/ISC | cisce.org |
| UP Board | upmsp.edu.in |
| Maharashtra | msbshse.ac.in |
| Tamil Nadu | dge.tn.gov.in |
| Karnataka | kseab.karnataka.gov.in |
| West Bengal | wbbse.wb.gov.in / wbchse.wb.gov.in |
| Bihar | biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in |
| Rajasthan | rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in |
| AP | bieap.apcfss.in |
| Telangana | bse.telangana.gov.in |
| Kerala | dhsekerala.gov.in |
| Gujarat | gseb.org |
| MP | mpbse.nic.in |
| Odisha | bseodisha.ac.in |
| Punjab | pseb.ac.in |
| Haryana | bseh.org.in |
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Sources
- CBSE date sheet 2027 — cbse.gov.in
- UP Board exam dates 2027 — Jagran Josh
- Maharashtra HSC/SSC dates — Careers360
- AP Inter timetable 2027 — edexlive
- Karnataka 2nd PUC and SSLC exam dates — The Hindu
- West Bengal Madhyamik 2027 dates — WBBSE
- Maharashtra new paper pattern — NDTV
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