In short: Every important date an Indian student needs to know in 2027 — board exams, competitive exam registrations, result dates, college admission windows, scholarship deadlines, and key academic milestones. Bookmark this page and check back monthly. We update it as official dates are announced.
January 2027
| Date (Expected) | Event | Category | Who It Affects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early January | CBSE Class 10 and 12 date sheet release | Board Exam | All CBSE students |
| Early January | UBSE, HBSE, RBSE date sheet release | Board Exam | Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan students |
| January 10-20 | JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam | Competitive Exam | Class 12 Science (PCM) students |
| January 15-25 | Pre-board exams in most CBSE schools | School Exam | Class 10 and 12 students |
| Mid January | Maharashtra Board SSC and HSC date sheet release | Board Exam | Maharashtra students |
| Mid January | Karnataka SSLC and PUC date sheet release | Board Exam | Karnataka students |
| Late January | CUET UG 2027 registration opens (expected) | Competitive Exam | Class 12 students targeting central universities |
| Late January | Various state board date sheet releases | Board Exam | Multiple state board students |
February 2027
| Date (Expected) | Event | Category | Who It Affects |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1-13 | Bihar Board Class 12 exams | Board Exam | Bihar Class 12 students |
| February 10-20 | West Bengal Madhyamik exams | Board Exam | WB Class 10 students |
| February 15 onwards | CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams begin | Board Exam | All CBSE students |
| February 15 onwards | Bihar Board Class 10 exams | Board Exam | Bihar Class 10 students |
| February 17 onwards | ICSE and ISC exams begin | Board Exam | ICSE/ISC students |
| February 20 onwards | UP Board exams begin | Board Exam | UP Board students |
| Mid February | Assam HSLC exams begin | Board Exam | Assam Class 10 students |
| Late February | JEE Main Session 1 results | Competitive Exam | JEE aspirants |
| Late February | West Bengal HS (Class 12) exams | Board Exam | WB Class 12 students |
| February-March | NEET UG 2027 registration deadline (expected) | Competitive Exam | Medical aspirants |
March 2027
| Date (Expected) | Event | Category | Who It Affects |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1-22 | Maharashtra SSC exams | Board Exam | Maharashtra Class 10 students |
| March 1-18 | Karnataka PUC (Class 12) exams | Board Exam | Karnataka Class 12 students |
| March 2-15 | Gujarat HSC exams | Board Exam | Gujarat Class 12 students |
| March 3-25 | Tamil Nadu HSC exams | Board Exam | Tamil Nadu Class 12 students |
| March 6-23 | Rajasthan Board Class 10 exams | Board Exam | Rajasthan students |
| March 8-19 | Gujarat SSC exams | Board Exam | Gujarat Class 10 students |
| March 10-30 | Kerala SSLC and Plus Two exams | Board Exam | Kerala students |
| March 17-April 2 | Tamil Nadu SSLC exams | Board Exam | Tamil Nadu Class 10 students |
| March 27 onwards | Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 | Board Exam | Karnataka Class 10 students |
| Late March | CBSE Class 10 exams end (most subjects) | Board Exam | CBSE Class 10 students |
| Late March | CLAT 2027 exam (expected) | Competitive Exam | Law aspirants |
April 2027
| Date (Expected) | Event | Category | Who It Affects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early April | Bihar Board results (Class 12, then Class 10) | Results | Bihar students |
| Early April | CBSE Class 12 exams end | Board Exam | CBSE Class 12 students |
| April 10-15 | Assam HSLC results | Results | Assam students |
| April 15-30 | JEE Main 2027 Session 2 exam | Competitive Exam | JEE aspirants |
| Mid April | CBSE practical exam catch-up dates | Board Exam | Select CBSE students |
| Late April | CUET UG 2027 registration deadline (expected) | Competitive Exam | Central university aspirants |
| Late April | Various state scholarship application deadlines | Scholarship | Class 10/12 students |
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May 2027
| Date (Expected) | Event | Category | Who It Affects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early May | Karnataka SSLC Exam 2 (best of two) | Board Exam | Karnataka Class 10 students |
| May 1-15 | NEET UG 2027 exam (expected) | Competitive Exam | Medical aspirants |
| Mid May | CBSE Class 10 and 12 results | Results | All CBSE students |
| Mid May | Maharashtra Board SSC results | Results | Maharashtra Class 10 students |
| Mid May | West Bengal Madhyamik results | Results | WB Class 10 students |
| Late May | JEE Main Session 2 results | Competitive Exam | JEE aspirants |
| Late May | ICSE and ISC results | Results | ICSE/ISC students |
| Late May | CUET UG 2027 exam (expected) | Competitive Exam | Central university aspirants |
| May onwards | DU admission portal opens | Admission | Delhi University aspirants |
June 2027
| Date (Expected) | Event | Category | Who It Affects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early June | Tamil Nadu SSLC and HSC results | Results | TN students |
| Early June | Kerala SSLC and Plus Two results | Results | Kerala students |
| Early June | JEE Advanced 2027 exam | Competitive Exam | JEE Main qualifiers |
| Mid June | Gujarat Board SSC and HSC results | Results | Gujarat students |
| Mid June | Rajasthan Board results | Results | Rajasthan students |
| Mid June | NEET UG 2027 results | Results | Medical aspirants |
| June | Karnataka SSLC and PUC results | Results | Karnataka students |
| June | UP Board Class 10 and 12 results | Results | UP Board students |
| June | Maharashtra HSC results | Results | Maharashtra Class 12 students |
| June onwards | College admission process begins (most universities) | Admission | All Class 12 pass-outs |
| Late June | JEE Advanced results | Competitive Exam | JEE Advanced aspirants |
July 2027
| Date (Expected) | Event | Category | Who It Affects |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1-15 | CUET UG results (expected) | Competitive Exam | Central university aspirants |
| July onwards | DU, JNU, BHU admission counselling rounds | Admission | Central university students |
| July | JoSAA counselling for IIT/NIT/IIIT admission | Admission | JEE qualifiers |
| July | NEET counselling begins (MCC/state) | Admission | Medical aspirants |
| July | State university admissions open | Admission | State board pass-outs |
| July-August | New academic session begins (most schools) | Academic | All students |
August-September 2027
| Date (Expected) | Event | Category | Who It Affects |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | CBSE compartment exam results | Results | Students who need to re-appear |
| August | National Scholarship Portal (NSP) registration opens | Scholarship | Class 10 and 12 students |
| August | NTSE alternatives and scholarship exams registration | Scholarship | Class 10 students |
| September | CBSE and state board revaluation/rechecking results | Results | Students who applied |
| September-October | Olympiad exam registrations (SOF, Homi Bhabha, PRMO) | Competitive Exam | Class 6-12 students |
| Late September | JEE Main 2028 notification (for next year's students) | Competitive Exam | Class 12 students (2028 batch) |
October-December 2027
| Date (Expected) | Event | Category | Who It Affects |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | NEET 2028 registration begins (expected) | Competitive Exam | Class 12 students (2028 batch) |
| October-November | CBSE releases sample papers for 2028 | Academic | Class 10 and 12 students (2028 batch) |
| November | Bihar Board and Assam Board date sheets for 2028 | Board Exam | Next year's exam students |
| December | Pre-board exams begin for 2028 batch | School Exam | Class 10 and 12 students |
| December | ICSE date sheet for 2028 released | Board Exam | ICSE/ISC students |
Key Scholarship Deadlines
| Scholarship | Deadline (Expected) | Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | August-October 2027 | Various — merit, income, category-based | Varies by scheme |
| INSPIRE Scholarship | November 2027 | Class 12 toppers (top 1% in board) | Rs 80,000/year for BSc/BS/Int. MSc |
| Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | August 2027 | SC/ST/OBC students | Full tuition + maintenance |
| PM Scholarship (PMSS) | As announced | Children of ex-servicemen, CAPF | Rs 36,000-60,000/year |
| State-specific merit scholarships | Varies by state | Board exam toppers | Varies |
For a complete scholarships guide, see the top 20 scholarships for Indian students and scholarship guide for SC/ST/OBC students.
How to Use This Calendar
For Class 10 Students
- Now (October-November): Complete your syllabus. Start solving NCERT exercises.
- December: Begin practice papers. Identify weak areas.
- January: Pre-boards. Final revision push.
- February-March: Board exams.
- April-May: Results. Stream selection for Class 11.
- June-July: Admission to Class 11. New session begins.
For Class 12 Students
- Now (October-November): Complete syllabus. Register for JEE/NEET/CUET if applicable.
- December-January: Pre-boards + competitive exam preparation.
- January-February: JEE Main Session 1 (if applicable). Board exams begin.
- March-April: Board exams continue/end. NEET preparation.
- May-June: Results. NEET exam. CUET exam. JEE Advanced.
- June-July: College admission counselling. Choose your path.
For Parents
- Board exam dates: Know when your child's exams start and plan the home environment accordingly.
- Registration deadlines: JEE, NEET, and CUET have registration windows that close weeks before the exam. Missing registration = missing the exam.
- Result dates: Be prepared for result day. Have a plan for both outcomes — good results (which stream/college?) and below-expected results (revaluation? backup plan?).
- Scholarship deadlines: Many scholarships close in August-October. Apply early.
For the board-specific exam date sheet, see the All State Boards Date Sheet 2027. For the school holiday calendar, see the School Holiday List 2027-28.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do board exams start in 2027?
Bihar Board exams typically start earliest (early February). CBSE and ICSE start mid-February. Most state boards conduct exams between February and April 2027. The exact dates depend on each board's official date sheet release.
When is NEET 2027?
NEET UG 2027 is expected in May 2027 (pen-and-paper or CBT mode). The exact date and format will be announced by NTA. Registration typically opens 3-4 months before the exam.
When is JEE Main 2027?
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is expected in January 2027 and Session 2 in April 2027. Both are conducted by NTA in CBT (computer-based) mode.
When will college admissions start?
College admissions for the 2027-28 session typically start in May-June after board results are declared. DU, JNU, BHU, and other central universities use CUET scores. State universities have their own admission schedules based on state board results.
How do I stay updated on date changes?
Bookmark this page — we update it as boards release official dates. You can also check your board's official website, follow NTA (nta.ac.in) for competitive exams, and monitor education news portals for updates.
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