CBSE Exam Dates for 2025 Announced
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revealed the much-anticipated 2025 exam dates for Class 10th and 12th students. Both classes will kick off their exams on February 15, 2025. Class 10 exams wrap up by March 18, while Class 12 students will finish by April 4. This announcement covers significant subjects such as English for Class 10 and Entrepreneurship for Class 12, both beginning on the first day of exams.
Key Subjects and Timelines
For those in Class 12's Science stream, the exam dates are set for Physics on February 21, Chemistry on February 27, Mathematics on March 8, and Biology on March 25. Meanwhile, Commerce students will face Business Studies on February 22, Accountancy on March 26, and Economics on March 19. All exams are to be conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST, a timing chosen to standardize the process and reduce logistical complexities.
The CBSE, understanding the stress, has scheduled adequate gaps between exams, providing students with valuable breathing space and preventing exhaustion. By aligning the schedule with national entrance exams and ensuring no overlap in examination topics, CBSE hopes to deliver a smoother experience for students amidst the intense board exam pressure.
Teachers and evaluators, crucial to the examination process, will have their schedules synced up with the exam timelines to ensure smooth and efficient evaluations. The thoughtful planning by CBSE extends to having the dates align with the national educational calendar, so no unexpected hurdles disrupt the flow.
Notably, CBSE released the date sheet 86 days prior, significantly earlier than typical releases, giving students ample time to organize their study regimen and seek guidance where needed. By doing this, students are positioned to tackle over 40,000 subject combinations confidently. Details of each subject's exam dates, including a downloadable PDF of the entire schedule, are made accessible on the CBSE official site, cbse.gov.in, empowering students, parents, and educators alike.