Academic Calendar
Important dates, exam schedule, holidays and events for the academic session as per CBSE guidelines
Session 2026-27
Session: April 2026 — March 2027
Board: CBSE, New Delhi
Classes: Pre-Nur to XII
Academic Terms
The academic session is divided into two terms following CBSE's Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) pattern
Term 1
April — September
Session Begins
01 April 2026 (Wed)
Periodic Test 1
05 — 09 May 2026
Summer Vacation
20 May — 30 June 2026
School Reopens
01 July 2026 (Wed)
Periodic Test 2
10 — 15 Aug 2026
Half Yearly Exam
15 — 25 Sep 2026
Term 1 Ends
30 September 2026 (Wed)
Term 2
October — March
Term 2 Begins
01 October 2026 (Thu)
Periodic Test 3
09 — 14 Nov 2026
Pre-Board 1 (X & XII)
01 — 10 Dec 2026
Winter Vacation
24 Dec — 01 Jan 2027
Pre-Board 2 (X & XII)
04 — 10 Jan 2027
Periodic Test 4
11 — 17 Jan 2027
Annual / Board Exam
Feb — March 2027
Examination Schedule
CBSE recommends Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation with periodic assessments, half-yearly and annual examinations
Periodic Test 1
Date: 05 — 09 May 2026
Classes: I — XII
Weightage: 10% of final result
Note: Before summer vacation begins
Periodic Test 2
Date: 10 — 15 August 2026
Classes: I — XII
Weightage: 10% of final result
Note: Syllabus covered after summer break
Half Yearly Examination
Date: 15 — 25 September 2026
Classes: I — XII
Weightage: 30% of final result
Note: Full Term 1 syllabus
Annual Examination
Date: 03 — 14 February 2027
Classes: I — IX, XI
Weightage: 50% of final result
Note: Full year syllabus
CBSE Board Exam — Class X
Date: February — March 2027
Conducted by: CBSE, New Delhi
Pre-Board 1: 01 — 10 December 2026
Pre-Board 2: 04 — 10 January 2027
CBSE Board Exam — Class XII
Date: February — March 2027
Conducted by: CBSE, New Delhi
Pre-Board 1: 01 — 10 December 2026
Pre-Board 2: 04 — 10 January 2027
Holiday & Event Calendar
Complete list of holidays, vacations, exams and school events for the session 2026-2027. Festival dates are subject to government gazette notifications.
| Date | Event | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 April 2026Wednesday | Session 2026-2027 Begins — New academic year commences | Term Start | I — XII |
| 02 April 2026Thursday | Ram Navami | Holiday | All |
| 14 April 2026Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | Holiday | All |
| 14 April 2026Tuesday | Baisakhi / Vishu / Tamil New Year | Holiday | All |
| 01 May 2026Friday | May Day | Holiday | All |
| 05 — 09 May 2026Tue — Sat | Periodic Test 1 | Exam | I — XII |
| 12 May 2026Tuesday | Buddha Purnima | Holiday | All |
| 20 May 2026Wednesday | Summer Vacation Begins | Vacation | I — XII |
| 20 May — 30 June 202642 Days | Summer Vacation | Vacation | I — XII |
| 07 June 2026Sunday | Bakrid (Eid ul-Adha) | Holiday | All |
| 21 June 2026Sunday | International Yoga Day | Event | All |
| 01 July 2026Wednesday | School Reopens after Summer Vacation | Reopen | I — XII |
| 06 July 2026Monday | Muharram | Holiday | All |
| 17 July 2026Friday | Teej / Hariyali Teej | Event | All |
| 31 July 2026Friday | Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) | Event | I — XII |
| 09 August 2026Sunday | Raksha Bandhan | Holiday | All |
| 10 — 15 Aug 2026Mon — Sat | Periodic Test 2 | Exam | I — XII |
| 15 August 2026Saturday | Independence Day — Flag Hoisting & Cultural Programme | National Day | All |
| 16 August 2026Sunday | Janmashtami | Holiday | All |
| 27 August 2026Thursday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Holiday | All |
| 05 September 2026Saturday | Teachers' Day — Celebration & Felicitation | Event | All |
| 15 — 25 Sep 2026Tue — Fri | Half Yearly Examination | Exam | I — XII |
| 28 — 30 Sep 2026Mon — Wed | Result Preparation & Correction Days | Academic | Staff |
| 01 October 2026Thursday | Term 2 Begins | Term Start | I — XII |
| 02 October 2026Friday | Gandhi Jayanti / Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti | Holiday | All |
| 10 October 2026Saturday | Half Yearly Result Declaration & PTM | Event | I — XII |
| 18 October 2026Sunday | Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) | Holiday | All |
| 20 Oct — 01 Nov 2026Tue — Sun | Autumn Break (Diwali Vacation) | Vacation | All |
| 20 October 2026Tuesday | Diwali | Holiday | All |
| 22 October 2026Thursday | Govardhan Puja | Holiday | All |
| 23 October 2026Friday | Bhai Dooj | Holiday | All |
| 31 October 2026Saturday | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti / National Unity Day | Event | All |
| 01 November 2026Sunday | School Reopens after Diwali Vacation | Reopen | All |
| 05 November 2026Thursday | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Holiday | All |
| 09 — 14 Nov 2026Mon — Sat | Periodic Test 3 | Exam | I — XII |
| 14 November 2026Saturday | Children's Day — Special Assembly & Activities | Event | All |
| 26 November 2026Thursday | Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) | Event | All |
| 01 — 10 Dec 2026Tue — Thu | Pre-Board Exam 1 — Class X & XII | Board | X, XII |
| 14 — 20 Dec 2026Mon — Sun | Winter Exam / Term 2 Mid-Term — Class I — IX, XI | Exam | I — IX, XI |
| 20 December 2026Sunday | Annual Day / Prize Distribution Ceremony | Event | All |
| 24 Dec 2026 — 01 Jan 2027Thu — Fri | Winter Vacation | Vacation | All |
| 25 December 2026Friday | Christmas | Holiday | All |
| 02 January 2027Saturday | School Reopens after Winter Vacation | Reopen | All |
| 04 — 10 Jan 2027Mon — Sun | Pre-Board Exam 2 — Class X & XII | Board | X, XII |
| 11 — 17 Jan 2027Mon — Sun | Periodic Test 4 | Exam | I — IX, XI |
| 14 January 2027Thursday | Makar Sankranti / Pongal / Lohri | Holiday | All |
| 26 January 2027Tuesday | Republic Day — Flag Hoisting & Parade | National Day | All |
| 30 January 2027Saturday | Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) | Event | All |
| Feb — March 2027CBSE Schedule | CBSE Board Examination — Class X | Board | X |
| Feb — March 2027CBSE Schedule | CBSE Board Examination — Class XII | Board | XII |
| 03 — 14 Feb 2027Wed — Sun | Annual Examination — Class I — IX, XI | Exam | I — IX, XI |
| 15 February 2027Monday | Maha Shivratri | Holiday | All |
| February 2027As per CBSE | Practical / Internal Assessment — Class X, XII | Board | X, XII |
| 03 March 2027Wednesday | Holi | Holiday | All |
| 04 March 2027Thursday | Dhuleti | Holiday | All |
| 15 — 20 Mar 2027Mon — Sat | Result Preparation & Correction | Academic | Staff |
| 22 March 2027Monday | Annual Result Declaration & Final PTM | Event | I — XII |
| 28 March 2027Sunday | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Navratri Begins | Holiday | All |
| 30 March 2027Tuesday | Eid ul-Fitr (approx.) | Holiday | All |
| 31 March 2027Wednesday | Session 2026-2027 Ends | Term End | All |
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Important Notice
Holiday dates for festivals (Ram Navami, Eid, Diwali, Holi etc.) are approximate and subject to change based on official government gazette notifications. The school administration reserves the right to modify the calendar. Any changes will be communicated through circulars and the school website.
Grading Scale
CBSE grading pattern for holistic evaluation — focusing on learning outcomes rather than marks-based competition
Scholastic Grading (Class IX & X)
| Grade | Marks Range | Grade Point |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 91 — 100 | 10.0 |
| A2 | 81 — 90 | 9.0 |
| B1 | 71 — 80 | 8.0 |
| B2 | 61 — 70 | 7.0 |
| C1 | 51 — 60 | 6.0 |
| C2 | 41 — 50 | 5.0 |
| D | 33 — 40 | 4.0 |
| E | Below 33 | Needs Improvement |
Co-Scholastic Grading (Class I — VIII)
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Outstanding |
| B | Very Good |
| C | Good |
| D | Fair |
| E | Needs Improvement |
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Note
Attendance and discipline are graded separately (A-E). CBSE recommends a minimum of 75% attendance for eligibility to appear in examinations. The Board advocates Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation with emphasis on holistic development.
Need More Information?
Contact the school office for any queries regarding the academic calendar, holidays or exam schedule.