CBSE Class 10 Exam Centre List 2026: Find Out Center Locator/Finder

Abhishek Joshi

Updated on - Dec 8, 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is one of the most prominent national education boards in India. It is responsible for organising education at the school level across the country. It conducts annual board examinations for Classes 10th and 12th throughout its various examination centres. The examination centres are located all across the states in India and some abroad. With thousands of exam centres allocated each year, the CBSE board ensures the smooth conduct of examinations for students across the country. 

Also Check: CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2026

CBSE Class 10th Exam Centre Highlights

CBSE Class 10th examination requires a proper understanding of exam centre instructions so that the examinations can be conducted smoothly. The table below contains key highlights about CBSE Class 10th centres, which can be followed to avoid confusion.

FEATURES DETAILS 
Board Name  Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Official Website cbse.gov.in
Number of ExamCentress Over 7,000 in India and abroad
Announcement of Centres Exam centres are assigned by CBSE and communicated via admit cards
Reporting Time  30 minutes before the exam begins 
Location Proximity Though there can be exceptions where the area has limited exam centres, usually the exam centres are within the proximity range based on the students’ school. 
Mandatory Documents  The most important documents include an Admit card (Issued by CBSE), a valid government-approved ID card, and a school-issued ID card (Issued by respective schools)

CBSE Delhi Class 10th Exam Centre

The following are CBSE 10th exam centres under the Delhi region.

SERIAL NUMBER  DISTRICT
1 Central Delhi
2 North Delhi
3 South Delhi
4 East Delhi
5 North East Delhi
6 South East Delhi
7 New Delhi
8 North West Delhi
9 West Delhi
10 Shahdara
11 South East Delhi 

CBSE Uttar Pradesh Class 10th Exam Centre

CBSE 10th exam centres under the Uttar Pradesh region are given in the table below.

SERIAL NUMBER  DISTRICT
1 Agra
2 Aligarh
3 Prayag Raj 
4 Ambedkar Nagar
5 Amroha
6 Auraiya
7 Ballia
8 Balrampur 
9 Banda District 
10 Bareilly
11 Basti 
12 Bulandshahr
13 Chandauli 
14 Chitrakoot
15 Deoria
16 Etah 
17 Etawah
18 Faizabad
19 Farrukhbad
21 Fatehpur
22 Firozpur
23 Gautam Buddha Nagar
24 Ghaziabad
25 Ghazipur
26 Gonda
27 Gorakhpur
28 Hamirpur
29 Hathras
30 Jaunpur District
31 Jhansi
32 Kannuaj
33 Kanpur Nagar
34 Lalitpur
35 Lucknow
36 Maharajganj
37 Mahoba
38 Mainpuri
39 Mathura
40 Meerut
41 Mirzapur
42 Moradabad
43 Muzaffarnagar
44 Pratapgarh
45 Rae Bareli
46 Rampur
47 Saharanpur
48 Sant Kabir Nagar
49 Sambhal
50 Shamli
51 Sitapur
52 Sultanpur
53 Unnao
54 Varanasi (Kashi)
55 Allahabad
56 Amethi
57 Bagpat

Read more: CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026

CBSE Maharashtra Class 10th Exam Centre

CBSE 10th exam centres under the Maharashtra region are as follows.

SERIAL NUMBER  DISTRICT
1 Ahmednagar
2 Akola
3 Amravati
4 Aurangabad
5 Beed
6 Bhandara
7 Buldhana
8 Chahdrapur
9 Dhule
10 Gadchiroli
11 Gondia
12 Hingoli
13 Jalgaon
14 Jalna
15 Kolhapur
16 Latur
17 Mumbai City
18 Mumbai Suburban
19 Nagpur
20 Nanded
21 Nandurbar
22 Nashik
23 Osmanabad
24 Palghar
25 Parbhani
26 Pune
27 Raigad
28 Ratnagiri
29 Sangli
30 Satara
31 Singhudurg
32 Solapur
33 Thane
34 Wardha
35 Washim
36 Yavatmal

*Note: Students can visit the official website for more information about the specific centre names and the district codes. 

How to Download CBSE Exam Centre List PDF 2026?

Here is how to check the detailed CBSE board exam centre list 2026:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of CBSE at cbse.gov.in.
  • Step 2: Go to the ‘Examination’ section.
  • Step 3: Click on the ‘Exam Centre Locator’.
  • Step 4: Enter the required details, i.e., roll number and date of birth.
  • Step 5: The exam centre details will appear on the screen.
  • Step 6: View and download your exam centre details.

Read more: CBSE Class 10 Registration Form 2026

Important Instructions to Select CBSE Class 10th Exam Centre

These are a few key instructions that must be followed to select the CBSE Class 10th exam centre from the CBSE Board Exam centre list 2026:

  • While looking at your allocated exam centre, make sure that you are allotted to a centre that is close to your residence or your school, as this will avoid unnecessary stress on the exam day and minimise commute time.
  • Ensure to visit the exam centre a few days before the exam to familiarise yourself with the route and the area around the centre.
  • Ensure the feasibility of your commute via public or private transportation medium and consider traffic and parking conditions beforehand.
  • Carefully look at the centre for examination, as once finalised, it won’t be changed.
  • Carefully check the details on your admit card as soon as you receive it.
  • Properly follow the guidelines given by the exam centre. Make sure to read the instructions to avoid violations that could result in penalties.
  • Plan to reach 20-30 minutes before the reporting time to comfortably complete security checks without any rush.
  • Carry all the necessary documents without fail. 

FAQs on CBSE 10th Exam Centres

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