1. Understand the CBSE Board Exam Date Sheet 2026

• Class 10:
  • Phase 1 (Feb 17 – Mar 6, 2026) → Main exam for all students.
  • Phase 2 (May 5 – May 20, 2026) → Improvement exam (optional).
• Class 12:
  • Annual exam (Feb 15/17 – Apr 4, 2026).
  • Supplementary exams in July 2026 (if needed).

👉 This means students have 5–6 months left before the final exams, so time-blocked study planning is crucial.

2. Preparation Strategy for Class 10

Step 1: Treat Phase 1 as the Main Exam

• Don’t rely on Phase 2 as a backup. Prepare as if Phase 1 is your only attempt.
• Use the official date sheet to prioritize subjects with early exam dates.

Step 2: Phase-Wise Study

• September – December 2025 → Finish full syllabus.
• January 2026 → Start revision and attempt mock papers.
• February – March 2026 → Focus on last-minute revision as per subject gaps between exams.

Step 3: Post-Phase 1

• After results in April, identify weak subjects.
• If required, register for Phase 2 in up to 3 subjects.
• Focus only on weak areas for the May attempt.

3. Preparation Strategy for Class 12

Step 1: Early Completion

• Target syllabus completion by December 2025.
• Use January 2026 for first revision, focusing on high-weightage topics.

Step 2: Align with Practical Exams

• Practical exams usually happen in January–February.
• Don’t ignore practicals—they carry 20–30 marks per subject.

Step 3: Revision Based on Date Sheet

• Since CBSE gives gaps between exams, use them smartly.
  • Example: If English is first, revise it well in January.
  • Use longer gaps (like before Physics/Maths) for solving sample papers.

Step 4: Mock Practice

• Take at least 10 full-length papers in exam conditions (3 hours, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM).
• This builds speed and time management.

4. Subject-Specific Tips

• Mathematics (10 & 12) → Focus on NCERT examples and previous year questions (PYQs).
• Science (Class 10) → Revise diagrams, definitions, and application-based questions.
• Physics & Chemistry (Class 12) → Solve numericals daily, revise formula sheets.
• Biology (Class 12) → Prepare NCERT diagrams, short notes, and one-word definitions.
• Commerce Subjects (Class 12) → Practice case studies in Business Studies and journal entries in Accountancy.
• Humanities Subjects (Class 12) → Prepare answer structures (Intro → Body → Conclusion). Use current examples in Political Science, Sociology, and History.