Events & Sports

The CBSE academic calendar for 2025-26 has been released, providing a roadmap for students. Here's a summary of upcoming events for CBSE students, including academic milestones and various competitions and enrichment activities:

Key Academic Dates (2025-2026):

• Academic Session Start: April 1, 2025
• Summer Vacation (Tentative): May 15 – June 30, 2025
• Mid-Term Exams (Term 1): September 10 – September 25, 2025
• Winter Break (North India): December 25, 2025 – January 6, 2026
• Pre-Board Exams (Class 10 & 12): January 15 – January 31, 2026
• CBSE Board Practical Exams: February 1 – February 15, 2026
• CBSE Final Board Exams (Class 10 & 12): March 1 – March 25, 2026
• Academic Year End: March 31, 2026

Important Note: These dates may vary slightly depending on regional climates and individual school calendars, but the core structure is consistent nationwide. Schools will also have their own internal periodic tests and slip tests throughout the year.

Upcoming Competitions & Enrichment Activities (2025):

CBSE emphasizes holistic development and has a calendar of student enrichment activities. Here are some notable ones:

• June 2025:
  • National Reading Day: June 19, 2025 (Schools across the country)
  • Celebration of International Day of Yoga: June 21, 2025 (Schools across the country)
  • CBSE Eureka! Junior Business Model Competition 2025:
    • Registration Deadline: July 15, 2025
    • Competition Duration: June to December 2025 (Online stages with offline finale at IIT Bombay in December)
    • Eligibility: Classes 6 to 12
    • Participation Fee: Free of cost.
  • CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26: The official calendar is expected in the last week of June 2025.
    • Online registration of students for CBSE games 2025-26: Extended till June 16, 2025 (with late fees afterward).
• July - August 2025:
  • Aryabhata Ganit Challenge
  • CBSE Reading Challenge
  • CBSE Games (Cluster/Zonal level): July 1 to August 10, 2025
• July - September 2025:
  • CBSE Reading Challenge
  • CBSE Games
• July - December 2025 (Annual):
  • Heritage India Quiz
• September 2025 (Annual):
  • Storytelling Competition
• September - December 2025:
  • Science Exhibition
• October 2025 (Bi-annual):
  • Expression Series
• Ongoing/Annual Activities:
  • Expression Series (Bi-annual): Online (April and October 2025)
  • Science Challenge: Online (April-May 2025)
  • Budding Authors Programme: Online (May-September 2025)
  • CBSE Notification on Call for Articles and Cover Design: CENBOSEC January–June 2025 Edition: Submission by July 20.
  • CBSE School Visits to AICTE IDEA Labs and ATAL Incubation Centres: Ongoing.

Other Potential Opportunities:

• Academic Clubs and Competitions: Many schools offer clubs for Math, Science, Literary Societies, Debates, and Quizzes.
• Arts and Cultural Activities: Dance, Music, Drama, Art & Craft competitions and clubs are common.
• Sports and Physical Activities: Beyond CBSE Games, schools often have inter-house and inter-school competitions in various sports.
• Community Service: Volunteering activities, cleanliness drives, and tree planting are encouraged.
• Tech-focused Activities: Coding clubs, robotics teams, hackathons, STEM research projects, and science fairs are becoming increasingly popular.

Where to find more information:

• Your School Administration: Your school will have the most detailed and localized calendar of events.
• CBSE Official Websites: Keep an eye on www.cbse.nic.in and www.cbseacademic.nic.in for official circulars and updates on activities.
• CBSE ASAR App: Schools are requested to report participation details on this app.

It's recommended that students regularly check with their school and the official CBSE websites for the most up-to-date information on events, competitions, and deadlines.