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CBSE 12th compartment exam was conducted on July 28 in a single shift. The exam date was revised. Earlier, it was scheduled to be held on July 15. Students appearing for the exam were able to collect their admit cards from schools. Read here for more details on CBSE Class 12 compartment exam.

CBSE 12th compartment exam 2026 date was revised by Central Board of Secondary Education. It was held on July 28. Earlier, it was scheduled to be held on July 15. The admit card for the exam was released soon. Check here CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2026.

CBSE 12th compartment exam 2026

CBSE 12th compartment date sheet 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) revised CBSE 12th compartment exam date 2026. The exam was held on July 28. Earlier, it was scheduled to be conducted on July 15.  CBSE 12th compartment exam was conducted for students who failed. It will be held in one subject. CBSE Class 12 compartment date sheet 2026 comprises the list of events related to exam. CBSE 12th exam pattern & syllabus are the same as main exam. In this article, we have provided CBSE Class 12 compartment date sheet 2026. Read below for more details.
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  • CBSE 12th Compartment Date Sheet 2026
  • CBSE 12th Compartment Admit Card Date 2026
  • CBSE 12th Exam Day Guidelines
  • CBSE 12th Compartment Exam Pattern 2026
  • CBSE Class 12 Section-Wise Marks Weightage
  • CBSE 12th Compartment Syllabus 2026
  • How to Prepare for CBSE 12th Compartment Exam?
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CBSE 12th Compartment Date Sheet 2026

Students can check below CBSE Class 12 compartment exam date.
Exam Date

Exam Date

July 28, 2026

LOC Submission Starts

June 30 to July 8, 2026

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Commonly asked questions
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:   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:   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. 

CBSE 12th Compartment Admit Card Date 2026 

CBSE Class 12 compartment admit card 2026 waa made available by the school authorities. The board releases it online for schools to download. Students need to carry their  CBSE 12th admit cards along with school ID while appearing for exam. 
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CBSE 12th Exam Day Guidelines

It is necessary to follow the guidelines set for the exam day. These are given below.
• Carry admit card to exam centre along with school ID
• Students need to appear for exam in school uniform
• Reach exam centre on time 
• Those reaching late will not be allowed to enter exam hall
• Electronic items are not allowed

CBSE 12th Compartment Exam Pattern 2026

CBSE 12th exam pattern comprises both theory and practical papers. Total marks allotted to the exam are 100. The question paper carries MCQs, short/long answer-type questions. CBSE 12th compartment exam pattern is given below.

Subject Marks in Theory Marks in Practical

Physics

70

30

Chemistry

70

30

Biology

70

30

Computer Science

70

30

Mathematics

80

20

English

80

20

Sociology

80

20

Political Science

80

20

History

80

20

Geography

80

20

Economics

80

20

Business Studies

80

20

Accountancy

80

20

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Commonly asked questions
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.

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.

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. 

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CBSE Class 12 Section-Wise Marks Weightage

The section-wise distribution of questions is given below.
Section Type of Questions Total Marks

Section A

MCQs

18

Section B

Short Answer 

14

Section C

Short Answer Type

15

Section D

Long Answer Type

15

Section E

Case-Study Based

8

CBSE 12th Compartment Syllabus 2026

CBSE Class 12 syllabus comprises Languages, Humanities, Maths, Science, Commerce, Health & Physical Education and General Studies. Students are required to select combination of compulsory and optional subjects. Students need to be thorough with the syllabus. 
Download Here CBSE 12th syllabus 2026 PDF
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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:   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.

How to Prepare for CBSE 12th Compartment Exam?

To clear the exam, students need to prepare well. Given below are few strategy which will be helpful in cracking the exam.
• Be familiar with CBSE Class 12 exam pattern. This will help to understand overall structure of exam
• Prepare according to the syllabus. Go through each and every topics given in syllabus
• Clear concepts of topics given in syllabus by referring to good books
• Practice previous years question papers
Practising sample/question papers help students to know pattern of questions asked in exam
• Learn from mistakes 
• Work on improving weak subjects
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