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1. 21 Oct 202611:59 pm India timeCBSE board exam registration closes (normal fee)Schools submit the list of students and subjects for the 2027 Class 10 and 12 board exams. Ask the school to show you your child's entry and check the subjects. With late fee: until 30 Oct.Class 9–10 · Class 11–12 · Source: CBSE notice, 21 Sep 2026Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan
2. Feb–Mar 2027CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examsThe Class 10 first exam is compulsory for everyone; a second Class 10 exam in May lets students improve up to three subjects. The date sheet is not out yet.Class 9–10 · Class 11–12 · Source: CBSE notice, 21 Sep 2026Google CalendarOutlookApple / otherSave to my plan

Each date checked on its official website on 14/10/2026. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you pay or apply.

1. 31/10/2026Last dateNational Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)Students of government, aided and local body schools who clear their state's NMMS exam in Class 8; at least 55% in Class 7 (50% for SC/ST); parents' income up to ₹3.5 lakh a year₹12,000 a year, Class 9 to Class 12 · Official page
2. 31/10/2026Last dateHDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS Programme for School StudentsStudents in Class 1–12, diploma, ITI or polytechnic; at least 55% in the last exam; family income up to ₹2.5 lakh a year; preference for families facing a crisis in the last three years₹15,000 (Class 1–6) or ₹18,000 (Class 7–12, diploma, ITI, polytechnic) · Official page

Checked on 16/10/2026. See all scholarships.