CBSE Class 10 Last 100 Days Plan 2027 — Week by Week to February | Padhaao Blog

In short: The CBSE 2027 date sheet had not been released as of October 28, 2026, but last year's theory exams started on February 17. If 2027 follows the same pattern you have about 112 days. This guide gives a 15-week plan from Monday, November 2 to Sunday, February 14, in four phases: finish the syllabus, practise by topic, take full timed papers, then revise lightly. The paper pattern is unchanged for 2026-27 (80 theory plus 20 internal marks, 50% competency-based questions), and Class 10 now has a second optional exam in May, which you should treat as a safety net, not a plan.

Last updated: October 28, 2026. I will update the dates when CBSE publishes the official date sheet.

CBSE Class 10 2027 — Quick Reference

Parameter	Details
Date sheet	Not released as of October 28, 2026. Reports expected it between October 27 and 31
Last year's Class 10 theory	February 17 to March 10, 2026
Practical and internal assessment	Expected in January 2027
Marks per subject	80 theory plus 20 internal assessment
Paper duration	3 hours
Question mix	50% competency-based, 20% select response (MCQ), 30% constructed response
Passing criteria	33% separately in theory and in internal assessment
Negative marking	None
Second board exam	Optional, in May. Best of the two scores counts

Sources: Jagran Josh, Times of India, Careers360.

What Is Confirmed and What Is Assumed

Item	Status
No change in assessment scheme or passing criteria for 2026-27	Confirmed in CBSE's September 21 press note, as reported by Indian Express
Theory exams start in mid-February	Reported expectation, not official
February 17 start	Last year's date. Used here only to count days
Second exam in May	Part of the two-exam system. Exact 2027 dates not announced

If your date sheet shows a later start, add the extra days to Phase 2 and Phase 3. If it starts earlier, shorten Phase 2.

Where the Marks Are: Plan Your Hours by Weightage

Unit marks below come from our weightage guides. Check each against the latest CBSE syllabus PDF.

Subject	How the 80 marks split	Priority
Maths	Algebra 20, Geometry 15, Trigonometry 12, Statistics and Probability 11, Mensuration 10, Number Systems 6, Coordinate Geometry 6	Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry carry 47 marks
Science	Chemical Substances 25, World of Living 25, Effects of Current 13, Natural Phenomena 12, Natural Resources 5	Chemistry and Biology carry 50 of 80
Social Science	History 20, Geography 20, Political Science 20, Economics 20, with 5 marks of map work inside	Equal sections, so no section can be skipped
English	Reading 20, Writing and Grammar 20, Literature 40	Literature is half the paper

See the detailed guides: Maths weightage, Science weightage, Social Science weightage and the English paper pattern.

The 80-mark paper structure (core subjects)

Section	Type	Marks
A	20 objective questions (MCQ, assertion-reason)	20
B	5 to 6 very short answers (2 marks each)	10 to 12
C	6 to 7 short answers (3 marks each)	18 to 21
D	3 to 4 long answers (5 marks each)	15 to 20
E	3 case-based questions (4 marks each)	12

Weekly Time Budget (Illustrative)

This assumes about 4 hours on weekdays after school, 5 on Saturday and 6 on Sunday, about 31 hours a week. Adjust to your school timings.

Subject	Hours per week	Share
Maths	8	26%
Science	8	26%
Social Science	6	19%
English	4	13%
Second language (Hindi or other)	3	10%
Mock paper analysis and mistake notebook	2	6%

Sleep 7 to 8 hours. The 2026 AIR 1 in Class 12 reported studying only 2 to 3 hours a day on a regular schedule (NDTV). Consistency matters more than long hours.

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The Four Phases

Phase	Weeks	Dates	Goal
1. Complete and consolidate	1 to 6	Nov 2 to Dec 13	Finish every chapter once from NCERT, with all exercises
2. Practise by topic	7 to 10	Dec 14 to Jan 10	Previous-year and sample-paper questions by chapter, plus competency-based practice
3. Full timed papers	11 to 13	Jan 11 to Jan 31	One full paper at a time under exam conditions, then analysis. Complete practicals and projects
4. Final revision	14 to 15	Feb 1 to Feb 14	Formulas, diagrams, maps, dates. Light revision and sleep

This assumes your school has already covered 60 to 70% of the syllabus. If you are behind, compress Phase 1 into five weeks and use our 30-day emergency plan for the weakest subject.

Week-by-Week Plan: Phase 1 (Complete the Syllabus)

Week	Dates	Maths	Science	Social Science	English and second language
1	Nov 2 to 8	Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations	Chemical Reactions, Acids Bases and Salts	History: Nationalism in Europe, Nationalism in India	Reading practice, formal letter format. Hindi grammar basics
2	Nov 9 to 15	Quadratic Equations, AP, Coordinate Geometry	Metals and Non-metals, Carbon and its Compounds	History: Global World, Industrialisation, Print Culture	Grammar: tenses, voice, reported speech
3	Nov 16 to 22	Triangles, Circles	Life Processes, Control and Coordination	Geography: Resources, Forests, Water, Agriculture	First Flight prose
4	Nov 23 to 29	Trigonometry and its Applications	How do Organisms Reproduce, Heredity	Geography: Minerals, Manufacturing, Lifelines	First Flight poetry
5	Nov 30 to Dec 6	Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes	Light, Human Eye	Political Science: Power Sharing to Outcomes of Democracy	Footprints without Feet
6	Dec 7 to 13	Statistics, Probability	Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Our Environment	Economics: all chapters	Analytical paragraph practice. Hindi literature

Week-by-Week Plan: Phases 2 to 4

Week	Dates	Focus
7	Dec 14 to 20	Maths Algebra questions. Chemistry questions. History questions with map work. English reading and writing sets
8	Dec 21 to 27	Maths Geometry and Trigonometry. Biology questions and diagrams. Geography with map work. Grammar sets
9	Dec 28 to Jan 3	Mensuration and Statistics. Physics numericals. Political Science and Economics case studies. Literature extracts
10	Jan 4 to 10	One sample paper per subject section by section. Mark yourself with the official marking scheme
11	Jan 11 to 17	Full timed Maths paper and full Science paper, with analysis the next day
12	Jan 18 to 24	Full Social Science and English papers. Complete practical files and internal assessment work
13	Jan 25 to 31	Alternate full papers. Fix the three weakest chapters per subject
14	Feb 1 to 7	Formula sheets, diagrams, map work, history dates. Short daily revision slots
15	Feb 8 to 14	Light revision from your mistake notebook. Check stationery and admit card. Early nights

For a deeper look at using sample papers well, read how to use CBSE sample papers effectively and use the Class 10 sample paper practice set.

The Mistake Notebook: The Habit That Pays Off

After every practice paper, write each lost mark in a notebook with three columns:

Column	What to write
What happened	The question and your answer
Why	Concept gap, silly error, time pressure or presentation
Fix	The correct method in one line

In the last two weeks, revise only this notebook. It is shorter than any textbook and contains exactly your weak spots.

The Two-Exam System: How to Plan Around It

From 2026, Class 10 has two board exams. The first, in February, is compulsory. The second, in May, is optional, for improvement or to clear a failed subject. Results of the second exam are likely in June, and the better score counts (Times of India). CBSE has also said students cannot skip the first exam and appear only in May (SchoolMyKids, citing CBSE's Examination Controller).

So the sensible plan is to prepare fully for February. Treat May as insurance. Read our guides on the two-exam system and how to maximise your score across both exams.

Common Mistakes in the Last 100 Days

Mistake	Fix
Starting full papers too early	Do topic-wise practice first. Full papers are for Phase 3
Ignoring internal assessment	It is 20 marks and you need 33% in it separately. Finish practicals and portfolios by January
Skipping map work and diagrams	Five marks of map work in Social Science and many diagram marks in Science are easy to secure
Studying only the favourite subject	Weak subjects hold the most improvable marks
Cutting sleep	Memory consolidates during sleep. Keep 7 to 8 hours
Reading answers instead of writing	Write answers in exam format at least three times a week

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the CBSE Class 10 date sheet 2027 be released?

It had not been released as of October 28, 2026. Reports expected it between October 27 and 31. Last year the final date sheet came on October 30. Check cbse.gov.in and our Class 10 date sheet guide.

Is 100 days enough to prepare for the CBSE Class 10 boards?

Yes, if you follow a structured plan and your school has covered most of the syllabus. With about 31 hours a week for 15 weeks you have roughly 460 study hours. Students who are far behind should prioritise high-weightage chapters and use the emergency plan.

Has the CBSE Class 10 exam pattern changed for 2027?

No. CBSE said there is no change in the assessment scheme or passing criteria for the 2026-27 session. Papers still carry 50% competency-based questions, 20% select response and 30% constructed response.

How many hours should I study each day?

About 4 hours on weekdays after school and 5 to 6 hours on weekends is a sustainable target. Reports of toppers show that regular daily study, not marathon sessions, is the common thread.

Should I wait for the date sheet before starting?

No. The first 5 weeks of this plan do not depend on exact dates. Start now and adjust Phase 2 and Phase 3 once the date sheet is out.

What about the second board exam in May?

It is optional and meant for improvement. You still have to sit the February exam. Prepare for February as if it were your only chance, and use May only if you need it.

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CBSE Class 10 Last 100 Days Plan 2027 — Week by Week to February