CBSE has not yet released the date sheet for its 2027 Class 10 and 12 board exams. As of 18 October 2026, its official site does show what is happening right now: schools are submitting the List of Candidates (LOC), the registration that puts each student on the exam roll. CBSE’s reminder dated 16 October said only five days were left, which puts the deadline at about 21 October.
For Chennai families, CBSE matters through the many CBSE-affiliated schools in the city and through the board’s Regional Office in Anna Nagar West. This guide covers what that office handles, where the 2027 exams stand, and how to check that a school really is affiliated.
The Chennai Regional Office
According to CBSE’s regional office directory, the Chennai office covers Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Kerala has its own office in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Address: New No. 3, Old No. 1630 A, J Block, 16th Main Road, Anna Nagar West, Chennai 600040
- Regional Officer: K. Srinivasan
- Phone: 044-26162213, 26162214, 26161100
- Email: rochennai.cbse@nic.in
The regional office deals with school registration and exam-related matters for schools in its area, such as private candidates, document corrections and exam centres. Questions about a child’s day-to-day schooling should go to the school first.
Where the 2027 board exams stand
| Item | Status on 18 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| LOC submission by schools | Open since the circular of 21 September, with reminders on 14, 15 and 16 October |
| Private candidates, Class 10 | Exam form notice issued on 7 October |
| Date sheet for 2027 | Not released |
| Class 10 second exam in 2027 | No 2027 circular yet |
The 2026 cycle gives an idea of what to expect. That year’s main exams for Class 10 ran from 17 February to 11 March, and a second Class 10 board exam was held from 15 to 21 May 2026, according to CBSE’s 18 July 2026 press release. Regular students who took both were given the better of the two results. Of the students who sat the second exam to improve their marks, 59.95% scored higher than in the main exam. The overall Class 10 pass rate for 2026, after both exams, was 96.78%.
If 2027 follows the same pattern, the main exams will start in mid-February. But CBSE has not confirmed this. Treat any 2027 “date sheet” circulating online as unofficial until it appears on cbse.gov.in.
Students in Chennai CBSE schools who also want to take state entrance or other exams should note that the Tamil Nadu state board’s Class 12 exams start on 3 March 2027. Dates may overlap for families with children in different boards.
What parents should do this month
- Check the LOC details. Ask your child’s school to show you the name, date of birth, parents’ names, subjects and photograph it has submitted. Mistakes in the LOC end up on the mark sheet and certificate.
- Confirm the subject combination, especially elective and skill subjects in Class 10, before the window closes.
- Keep APAAR and Aadhaar names consistent with school records where the school asks for them.
How to check a school’s CBSE affiliation
A school that says it is “following the CBSE pattern” is not necessarily affiliated to CBSE. Only affiliated schools can enter students for the board exams in their own name. To check:
- Ask the school for its CBSE affiliation number and school code.
- Look up the school on SARAS, CBSE’s affiliation portal. Check that the affiliation covers the classes your child will study (secondary or senior secondary) and that it is still valid.
- If something does not match, write to the Chennai Regional Office before you pay admission fees.
This matters most for Class 9 and Class 11 admissions, because those students go on to sit the board exams.
Choosing a CBSE school in Chennai
Once you have confirmed that a school is affiliated, the remaining questions are practical. Ask about the school’s recent Class 10 and 12 results, and whether it offers the Class 11 stream your child wants. Ask how far the school is from home and how children get there: many schools on OMR, ECR and in the western suburbs run buses on long routes. Ask whether the school runs its own coaching for entrance exams during school hours, and how much that adds to the fees. Get the full fee schedule in writing before you pay anything.
Quick answers
Where is the CBSE regional office in Chennai?
J Block, 16th Main Road, Anna Nagar West, Chennai 600040. Phone 044-26162213.
Is the CBSE 2027 date sheet out?
No. As of 18 October 2026 it has not been published on cbse.gov.in.
Will there be two Class 10 board exams in 2027?
Two exams were held in 2026. CBSE has not yet issued a circular for 2027.
How do I verify CBSE affiliation?
Get the school’s affiliation number and check it on saras.cbse.gov.in.
Information checked against official sources on 18 October 2026. Fees, dates and rules can change; confirm on the linked official pages before acting.
