CBSE Academic Calendar 2025
While the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) releases important dates and guidelines for the academic year, a comprehensive, single "CBSE academic calendar" detailing all activities, holidays, and examination schedules for the entire 2025-2026 session is not typically published as one document at the beginning of the year.
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However, based on the latest information and usual practices, here's a breakdown of what the CBSE academic calendar for 2025-2026 is likely to include:
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**Key Expected Components of the CBSE Academic Calendar 2025-2026:**
* **Start of the Academic Year:** The academic year usually begins on **April 1st, 2025**.
* **Divisions of the Academic Year:** The academic year is generally divided into two terms:
* **Term I:** Expected to commence from **April 1st, 2025**, and end in **September/October 2025**.
* **Term II:** Expected to commence from **October/November 2025**, and end in **March 2026**.
* **Examination Schedules:**
* **Periodic Assessments/Tests:** Schools will conduct periodic tests and assessments throughout both terms. Dates for these are determined by individual schools but generally fall within certain windows set by CBSE guidelines. For Classes I to X, these include slip tests and periodic tests.
* **Term-End Examinations:**
* **Term I Examinations:** Tentatively scheduled for **September 2025**.
* **Term II Examinations (Board Exams for Classes X and XII):** These are the high-stakes final examinations. While the detailed date sheets will be released later, the theory exams are expected to be held in **February-April 2026**.
* **Practical Examinations (for Classes X and XII):** Usually conducted in **January 2026** before the theory exams for schools in non-winter bound areas.
* **Supplementary Examinations (for Classes X and XII):** Tentatively expected in **July 2026** for students who need to reappear in certain subjects.
* **Vacations:**
* **Summer Vacation:** Typically occurs in **May and early June**. For the 2025-2026 session, some schools might have a summer break from **May 5th to June 8th, 2025** (for Classes 9-12) or **May 5th to June 11th, 2025** (for Classes 1-8), with school reopening in June. Another possibility is the academic year starting directly on **June 2nd, 2025**, with May as the summer vacation. The exact dates can vary by school.
* **Autumn Break:** Some schools might have a short break in **October 2025**. Tentative dates could be around **October 10th to 13th, 2025**.
* **Winter Break:** Usually scheduled around **late December 2025 and early January 2026**. Tentative dates could be from **January 1st to 12th, 2026**.
* **Diwali Break:** Expected around **late October 2025**.
* **Important Events and Activities:**
* **Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs):** Schools will schedule these at regular intervals.
* **Sports Events:** Dates for inter-school and intra-school sports competitions will be announced by the schools and CBSE.
* **Cultural Events:** Similarly, schedules for cultural programs and competitions will be determined.
* **CBSE Initiatives:** The calendar may also include information about any special programs or initiatives launched by CBSE, such as the "Parenting Calendar" for enhanced parent-school collaboration, which has been introduced for the 2025-26 session. This calendar focuses on strengthening communication and engagement between parents and schools through structured interactions, workshops, and support systems.
* **Holidays:** A list of gazetted and restricted holidays will be observed. Some likely holidays in 2025 include:
* **January:** Republic Day (Jan 26)
* **February:** Maha Shivaratri (Feb 26)
* **March:** Holi (Mar 14), Eid-ul-Fitr (tentatively Mar 31)
* **April:** Mahavir Jayanti (Apr 10), Good Friday (Apr 18)
* **May:** Buddha Purnima (May 12)
* **June:** Bakrid/Eid al-Adha (tentatively Jun 7)
* **August:** Independence Day (Aug 15), Janmashtami (Aug 16)
* **October:** Gandhi Jayanti & Dussehra (Oct 2)
* **November:** Guru Nanak Jayanti (Nov 5)
* **December:** Christmas Day (Dec 25)
**How to Stay Updated on the CBSE Academic Calendar:**
* **Official CBSE Website (cbse.gov.in):** This is the primary source for all official announcements and updates from CBSE. Keep checking the "Academic" or "Circulars" sections.
* **School's Website and Notifications:** Your school will also publish its specific academic calendar, including internal exam dates and school-specific holidays, based on CBSE guidelines.
* **CBSE Regional Offices:** You can also check the websites of your respective CBSE regional office for any region-specific announcements.
While a single comprehensive document might not be released, keeping track of the official CBSE website and your school's communications will provide you with all the necessary information regarding the academic calendar for the 2025-2026 session.
