CBSE Exams 2026: Which papers will be held after Holi? Don't forget these dates amidst the fun..
Holi 2026, CBSE Exams 2026: Holi is in full swing across the country. Holi celebrations have already begun in many places, and Holi will be celebrated tomorrow, Wednesday, in several states, including North India. Meanwhile, several CBSE board exams are scheduled after Holi. So, let's find out which subjects will be taking exams immediately after Holi.
CBSE board exams for grades 10 and 12 are underway. The exams begin on February 17, 2026, but many papers remain after Holi. These include many subjects that are quite difficult. Therefore, candidates should keep in mind that their exams are also due after Holi.
Which 10th-grade papers are remaining?
The 10th-grade exams will continue until March 10, 2026. After Holi, there are language exams on March 5th and a painting paper on Friday, March 6th. Similarly, the Social Science exam will be held on Saturday, March 7th. In Middle Eastern countries, the Painting, Regional Language, Foreign Language, NCC, Bookkeeping, and Accountancy exams will now be held on March 11th. These exams were previously scheduled for March 3rd.
When are the 12th-grade exams?
The 12th-grade exams will run until April 10, 2026. Several important papers will be held between March and April, after Holi.
Psychology - March 5
Language Paper - March 6
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics - March 9
English Elective and English Core - March 12
Home Science - March 14
Hindi Elective and Hindi Core - March 16
Music - March 17
Economics - March 18
Political Science - March 23
Computer Science - March 25
Biology - March 27
History - March 30
Sociology - April 4
Sanskrit Core - April 8
Multimedia, Textile Design, and Data Science - April 9
Legal Studies - April 10
Tips for Post-Holi Preparation
It's a little difficult to get children to focus on their studies after the fun of Holi, but this time is precious.
Create a routine immediately after Holi: Aim to study for 8-10 hours daily.
Focus most on the subjects for which you have pending exams.
Legal Studies and some language papers are now in April, so take advantage of the extra time available for them.
Solve previous year's papers daily and focus on time management.
Take some rest to recover from Holi fatigue, but don't take too many breaks.
Dates of some papers changed.
The board has clarified that some 10th-grade subjects (regional language, NCC, bookkeeping, etc.) scheduled for March 3rd will now be held on March 11th. The 12th-grade Legal Studies paper has been shifted to April 10th. The new dates will also be displayed on the admit cards. Schools will also provide students with an updated date sheet.
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