Class 10, 12 board timetable 2027: UP, MP, Tamil Nadu dates out
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UP, MP and Tamil Nadu boards have announced Class 10 and 12 exam dates for 2027, from February 5 in UP to March 3 in Tamil Nadu; CBSE's date sheet is awaited.
What Happened
Students searching for the Class 10 and 12 board timetable for 2027 now have dates from three large state boards, while the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released its date sheet. Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Government Examinations announced its 2026-27 public exam schedule on October 14, 2026, with Class 12 exams from March 3, 2027 and Class 10 exams from March 17, 2027. The Uttar Pradesh board (UPMSP) released its timetable on October 12, with exams from February 5 to 24, 2027, and the Madhya Pradesh board (MPBSE) had published its dates in August. CBSE's date sheet was still awaited as of October 19, according to education news reports.
Key Facts
- Uttar Pradesh (UPMSP): Class 10 and 12 theory exams from February 5 to February 24, 2027; timetable released on October 12, 2026; Class 12 practicals in January 2027.
- Madhya Pradesh (MPBSE): Class 12 from February 17 to March 19, 2027 and Class 10 from February 24 to March 18, 2027, in the 9 am to 12 noon slot; timetable released on August 13, 2026.
- Tamil Nadu: Class 12 public exams from March 3, 2027 and Class 10 (SSLC) from March 17, 2027, announced on October 14, 2026; reports differ on the closing dates.
- Tamil Nadu practicals: listed for February 8 to 18 (Class 12) and February 19 to 26 (Class 10), according to reports.
- CBSE: the 2027 date sheet for Classes 10 and 12 had not been released as of October 19, 2026; education sites expect exams to begin in February 2027.
- Where to check: upmsp.edu.in, mpbse.nic.in, dge.tn.gov.in and cbse.gov.in carry the official timetables.
Why It Matters
For a Class 10 or 12 student, the exam timetable turns a vague "boards are in spring" into a real countdown. It decides when revision must be finished, how many days fall between difficult papers, and when practical exams and pre-boards will take place. Knowing the dates five months ahead also helps families plan travel, coaching schedules and entrance-exam preparation, since many Class 12 students sit for engineering, medical and university entrance tests soon after their boards.
The three state schedules show how different the calendars are. Uttar Pradesh finishes its theory papers in under three weeks, by February 24. Madhya Pradesh runs from mid-February to mid-March. Tamil Nadu starts later, in March, and its Class 10 exams run into April. A student moving between states, or a family with children in different boards, can face very different exam seasons.
Some details still need care. News reports on Tamil Nadu's schedule give different end dates, and subject-wise dates for some boards vary between websites. That is why students should use only the official PDF on the board's website when planning around a specific paper.
What students should do next: download the official timetable from your board's website, mark the dates of practicals and theory papers, plan revision backwards from the first paper, and keep checking the website for any revision. CBSE students should watch cbse.gov.in for the 2027 date sheet.
| Board | Class 10 | Class 12 |
|---|---|---|
| UP (UPMSP) | Feb 5 to Feb 24, 2027 | Feb 5 to Feb 24, 2027 |
| MP (MPBSE) | Feb 24 to Mar 18, 2027 | Feb 17 to Mar 19, 2027 |
| Tamil Nadu | From Mar 17, 2027 | From Mar 3, 2027 |
| CBSE | Awaited | Awaited |
Impact
Short-term: Students in UP, MP and Tamil Nadu can fix their revision plans now. Schools will schedule pre-board and practical exams around these dates.
Long-term: Early announcements give students more certainty, and boards that publish dates months ahead reduce last-minute stress. CBSE's release will complete the picture for students in its affiliated schools.
Who is affected: Class 10 and 12 students and their parents, teachers and schools, coaching institutes, and examination staff in the states concerned.
Key Takeaway
UP, MP and Tamil Nadu boards have announced their Class 10 and 12 timetables for 2027, with exams from February 5 in UP, February 17 in MP and March 3 in Tamil Nadu, while CBSE's date sheet is still awaited.
Questions and Answers
When are the class 10 and 12 board exams in 2027?
It depends on the board. UP Board exams run from February 5 to 24, 2027; MP Board Class 12 exams run from February 17 to March 19 and Class 10 from February 24 to March 18; Tamil Nadu Class 12 exams start on March 3 and Class 10 on March 17, 2027.
Has CBSE released the 2027 date sheet for Class 10 and 12?
Not as of October 19, 2026. Students should check cbse.gov.in for the official date sheet.
When did the Tamil Nadu board announce its 2027 exam schedule?
The Directorate of Government Examinations announced it on October 14, 2026. Class 12 exams start on March 3, 2027 and Class 10 (SSLC) exams on March 17, 2027.
Where can I download the official board exam timetable?
From the board's official website: upmsp.edu.in for UP, mpbse.nic.in for MP, dge.tn.gov.in for Tamil Nadu and cbse.gov.in for CBSE.
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