The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the timetable for the Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary examinations for the year 2025. The supplementary exams are scheduled to commence from July 15, 2025. Students who could not clear the regular board exams or wish to improve their scores are advised to take note of the dates and prepare accordingly, as posted on the official website, cbse.gov.in.The release of the CBSE supplementary exam timetable for 2025 offers a crucial opportunity for students who missed passing in the main exams or seek better scores. With exams starting on July 15, students should plan their preparation accordingly and follow all CBSE protocols to ensure a smooth examination experience.
CBSE Supplementary Exams 2025: Schedule and subjects
The CBSE supplementary exams will begin on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, with a comprehensive range of subjects across both Class 10 and Class 12 streams. The exams will start at 10:30 AM and generally conclude by 1:30 PM, with some vocational and elective subjects scheduled for a two-hour duration.Among the subjects included on the first day are core academic subjects such as English Elective, Hindi Elective, Urdu Elective, Sanskrit Elective, and major social science subjects like History, Political Science, Geography, and Economics. Science and mathematics subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Biotechnology, and Engineering Graphics are also scheduled for the first day of exams.Additionally, the timetable includes vocational and elective subjects like Business Studies, Accountancy, Informatics Practices, Computer Science, Home Science, and several regional languages including Punjabi, Bengali, Manipuri, Malayalam, French, Nepali, and more. Subjects in applied and vocational fields like Retail, Information Technology, Web Application, Automotive, Financial Market Management, Tourism, Beauty & Wellness, Agriculture, and others are also part of the supplementary exam schedule.Students can check the class 10 and class 12 schedules through links provided.
CBSE Supplementary Exams 2025: Important guidelines
CBSE has issued strict guidelines to ensure smooth conduct of the supplementary examinations. Candidates must adhere to all instructions issued by the Board and maintain discipline at the examination centres. Communication devices such as mobile phones or smartwatches are strictly prohibited within the exam premises. Any violation may lead to stringent actions under the Unfair Means (UFM) rules.Candidates are granted 15 minutes of reading time to go through the question paper before the exam begins. The duration of each exam is clearly mentioned on the date sheet and the admit cards, which students must carry to the examination centres.
