The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the exam dates for the 2024-25 academic session. The CBSE board exams for Classes 10 and 12 will begin on February 15, 2025, as confirmed by the Press Trust of India (PTI). This marks an important milestone for students gearing up for their final assessments in the academic year 2024-25.
2024-25 CBSE Exam Overview
CBSE, one of the largest educational boards in India, declared the results for Classes 10 and 12 for the year 2024 on May 13, 2024. Alongside the release of results, CBSE also revealed the start date for the upcoming 2025 board exams. Both Class 10 and Class 12 exams will begin simultaneously, though the detailed subject-wise timetable will be announced later in the academic session.
CBSE Class 10 & 12 Exam Dates Over the Past Years
Here’s a quick look at how the exam schedule has evolved over the years, particularly with disruptions caused by COVID-19 in 2021 and 2022:
| Year | Class 10 Exam Dates | Class 12 Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | May 4, 2021 – June 7, 2021 | May 4, 2021 – June 11, 2021 |
| 2022 | April 26, 2022 – May 24, 2024 | April 26, 2022 – June 15, 2024 |
| 2023 | February 15, 2023 – March 21, 2023 | February 15, 2023 – April 5, 2023 |
| 2024 | February 15, 2024 – March 13, 2024 | February 15, 2024 – April 2, 2024 |
| 2025 | February 15, 2025 (Expected) | February 15, 2025 (Expected) |
Exam Pattern and Format for 2024-25
CBSE had earlier suggested the possibility of conducting exams in two phases (termed as “Two Board Exam Format”) for the academic session 2024-25, but an official update on this format is still awaited. The board is expected to clarify soon whether the exams will be split into two terms, and whether this structure will be mandatory or optional for students.
CBSE Sample Papers 2024-25
To aid preparation, CBSE has also released sample question papers for both Classes 10 and 12, which can be accessed through the official CBSE website. These sample papers, along with answer PDFs, provide crucial insights into the expected exam pattern and types of questions.
Students are advised to stay updated with official notifications from CBSE regarding the detailed exam schedule, pattern, and guidelines for the upcoming board exams in February 2025.
