CBSE 2027 Board Exams Guidelines: Check Dos' & Don'ts

CBSE 12th 2027 ( CBSE 12th )

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Anangsha Patra
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Updated on Oct 31, 2026 09:09 IST
Central Board of Secondary Education conducts CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams in February every year for 45 lakh students. On the exam day, students are required to follow the exam day guidelines. The guidelines include reporting time, admit card, stationery, examination hall rules and prohibited items.

Central Board of Secondary Education conducts CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams in February every year for 45 lakh students. On the exam day, students are required to follow the exam day guidelines. The guidelines include reporting time, admit card, etc.

CBSE 2027 Board Exams Guidelines

CBSE 2027 Board Exams Guidelines

The Central Board of Secondary Education conducts CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams in February every year. Over lakh of students across India and abroad appear for exam. On the exam day, students are required to follow the exam day guidelines. The guidelines include reporting time, admit card, stationery, examination hall rules and prohibited items.

Students appearing for the CBSE Board Exams 2027 should carefully read the instructions mentioned on their admit cards. They should follow the exam day guidelines. Students must reach the exam centre on time and carry all required documents to exam centre. Students must follow the guidelines laid down by examination authority while appearing for exam. This will help students avoid last-minute hassle. Read below to check CBSE 2027.

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Download CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern, practise important questions and improve your time management.

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CBSE Date Sheet 2027

Class 10 Date Sheet 2027

Class 12 Date Sheet 2027

Table of contents
  • CBSE Exam Day Guidelines 2027: Important Points
  • What to Carry to the CBSE Exam Centre?
  • CBSE Exam Day: Things Not Permitted
  • CBSE Board Exam Day Instructions: Question Paper Related Guidelines
  • CBSE Exam Hall Rules
  • CBSE Board Exam 2027 Changes

CBSE Exam Day Guidelines 2027: Important Points

Students should keep the following points in mind on the day of the CBSE board examination:

  • Reach the examination centre well before the reporting time
  • Carry the CBSE admit card to the examination centre.
  • Students must bring required stationery, including pens, pencils, eraser, ruler and other permitted items.
  • Read the instructions printed on the question paper
  • Electronic devices or any material are prohibited inside the exam centre
  • Follow the instructions given by the centre superintendent and invigilators.
  • Students should not leave the examination hall without permission.

Also Read:

CBSE Class 10

CBSE Class 12

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When CBSE 12th date sheet 2027 will be released?
A: 

CBSE 12th date sheet 2027 will be released soon. The board first releases the tentative date sheet in September. Following which, the final date sheet is released in October.

Q:   Does CBSE release the CBSE 12th date sheet for all three stream separately?
A: 

No, CBSE released the CBSE Class 12 date sheet for all subjects together. However, to make the exam dates simpler to find and use, Shiksha.com divides and shares the CBSE 12th date sheet according to three streams - Science, Commerce and Arts.

Students can click on CBSE 12th Date Sheet to check stream-wise date sheet for CBSE 12th board exams. 

Q:   What happens if you take leave in CBSE 12th board exam?
A: 

In case you're unable to attend a CBSE 12th board exam, you will be given zero marks in the subject. Soon, you will be asked to appear for the supplementary exam. Thus, it is better to focus and study hard and not skip or leave your exam to pass with flying colours.

Q:   Can I use a scientific calculator in the CBSE 12th board exams?
A: 

NO. No type of calculators, mobile phones, or any technological gadget is allowed during CBSE exams. Any student caught carrying these will be barred from writing their exam. 

What to Carry to the CBSE Exam Centre?

The following items should generally be carried:

  • CBSE Admit Card
  • School ID card
  • Pens
  • Pencil, eraser and ruler
  • Geometry box
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CBSE Exam Day: Things Not Permitted

Students should not carry items that are prohibited inside the examination hall.
Mobile phones

  • Smartwatches and other electronic devices
  • Bluetooth devices or earphones
  • Electronic gadgets not specifically permitted
  • Written notes or unauthorised study material
  • Any other item prohibited under CBSE examination rules
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I am unable to download the CBSE 12th date sheet from the official website. How do I check my exam dates?
A: 

CBSE released the CBSE Class 12 date sheet on the official website- cbse.nic.in. Students can download the same by following the steps below:

  • Visit the official website of CBSE at cbse.nic.in
  • Click on the CBSE class 12 date sheet
  • The CBSE 12th time table will open on the screen
  • Save the CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet pdf file for future reference and take its printout

In case your network isn't working right, you can click on CBSE 12th date sheet to check and download the official date sheet of CBSE Class 12. 

Q:   What are the important documents to carry on CBSE 12th exam days?
A: 

You must not forget to carry your CBSE 12th admit card on all exam days. In case you forget, you will not be allowed to write the exam. Along with the CBSE 12th admit card and school ID, students must also carry their pens, pencils, ruler. geometry box etc.

The board releases the CBSE 12th admit card in the first week of February on the official website. Students  need to collect their admit card from their school respectively.  The CBSE 12th exams are held from February until April every year.  

Q:   Will CBSE conduct 12th supplementary exams for all subjects?
A: 

Yes, the Board conducts CBSE 12th supplementary exam for the subjects which students are not able to clear. CBSE Class 12 supplementary exams are usually conducted on a single day.

Students who are unable to clear their CBSE Class 12 exams in one or two subjects and those who wish to improve their marks can apply and appear for the supplementary/improvement exams.  

Q:   Where will I get CBSE 12th original certificate from?
A: 

Students have to collect their CBSE 12th original certificate from their schools. They will be notified by the schools after the release of the results. Usually students receive the CBSE plus two mark list within 2 weeks after the announcement of results.

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CBSE Board Exam Day Instructions: Question Paper Related Guidelines

The exam day guidelines related to CBSE board question papers are given below.

  • Read the instructions carefully.
  • Check the number of questions and marks.
  • Use the reading time effectively
  • Answer questions according to the marks allotted.
  • Avoid writing anything unrelated to the question.
  • Revise the answer sheet before submission

CBSE Exam Hall Rules

The rules that students need to follow inside exam centre are given below.

  • Students must sit at the allotted sit
  • They must keep admit card and other documents ready
  • Avoid copying and cheating
  • Do not indulge in any activity that could be treated as unfair means.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many students appear for CBSE 12th exam every year?
A: 

Approximateky 16 to 17 lakh  students appear for CBSE Class 12 board exams every year. The year-wise data of number of appeared candidates is given below.

YearNo. of Appeared Candidates
202516.92 lakh
202416.60 lakh
202316.90 lakh

 

Q:   When will PSEB 12th board exams be held?
A: 

Punjab Board conducted the PSEB 12th exams 2026 between February 19 and April 4, 2026.

Students must complete all the topics mentioned in PSEB 12th syllabus and must know the exam pattern well. It is advised to download, solve and practice the PSEB 12th sample papers and previous years question papers to score well in the exams.

CBSE Board Exam 2027 Changes

No major changes have been announced by the board in terms of pattern and syllabus. However, CBSE Board exam 2027 changes might be announced in the future. Recently, CBSE revised the scheme of Studies for Class 9 and clarified that three subjects- Individuals in Society, Modules on Computational Thinking (CT) and AI, and Environmental Education- will not be part of the curriculum.

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