CBSE Exam Class 12 2026: Date Sheet (OUT), Answer Key, Question Papers Analysis, Pattern, Result

CBSE 12th 2026 ( CBSE 12th )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 22:03 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

CBSE Exam Class 12 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CBSE Class 12 result 2026 assessment scheme for students of West Asian countries (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE). According to the notice released by the board, since all the exams were cancelled in the Middle East, an alternate assessment scheme for Class 12 students has been adopted. CBSE mentioned that in subjects where examinations were conducted, actual performance may be taken into account for the declaration of results. The evaluation scheme will be different for the subject where the exams were conducted.

CBSE 12th result 2026 will be announced in May. The exam is scheduled to conclude on April 10. The timing of the exam was 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The answer sheet checking process is underway through the on-screen marking system. Read below for more details on the CBSE Class 12 2026 exam.

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Table of contents
  • CBSE Class 12 Exam 2026 Overview
  • CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates
  • CBSE 10th On Screen Marking System
  • CBSE 12th Exam 2026 Admit Card
  • CBSE  12th Exam 2026 Date Sheet PDF Download
  • CBSE Class 12 Question Papers of Previous Years
  • CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 Sample Papers
  • CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 Preparation Tips
  • CBSE Board Exam Class 12 2026 Result
  • CBSE Class 12 Exams 2026 Syllabus
  • CBSE 12th Exam Pattern 2026
  • About CBSE Exam Class 12 2026
  • CBSE Class 12 Books
  • FAQs on CBSE Exam Class 12 2026
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CBSE Class 12 Exam 2026 Overview

Candidates can check below the highlights related to CBSE Class 12 exam 2026.

Features

Details

Full Exam Name

Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12th Examination

Short Exam Name

CBSE Class 12th

Conducting Body

Central Board of Secondary Education

Frequency of Conduct

Annually

Exam Level

Higher Secondary

Mode of Exam

Offline

Exam Duration

3 hours

CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CBSE 12th 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26

Announcement of CBSE 12th Result 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
17 Feb ' 26 - 05 Mar ' 26

Conduct of CBSE 12th Exams 2026

Jan ' 26 - Feb ' 26

Conduct of CBSE 12th Practical exams 2026

Nov ' 25

Release of CBSE Class 12 exam Date Sheet 2026

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CBSE 10th On Screen Marking System

From this year, CBSE introduced on screen marking system for Class 12 board exams. Through this system, the scanned version of answer sheets are marked directly on screen instead of physically marking the sheets. This is done to increase speed and effectiveness in the evaluation system compared to traditional methods.

 

 

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CBSE 12th Exam 2026 Admit Card

CBSE released the CBSE 12th admit card 2026 for regular students on Feb 2, 2026. Schools need to download the admit cards for all students and get them signed by the principal. Students are to collect their CBSE Class 12 exam 2026 admit card from their schools respectively and carry it on all exam days. No student will be allowed to write the exam without it. The CBSE Board Exam Class 12 admit card mentions the exam dates, days, timings, along with the student's details.

Click here to check your CBSE Exam Class 12 Admit Card 2026

 

 

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CBSE  12th Exam 2026 Date Sheet PDF Download

CBSE released the final CBSE 12th Class Date Sheet 2026 on October 30, 2025. The CBSE exam class 12 2026 is being between February 17 and April 10, 2026

The CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 mentions the exam dates, days, and timings for all the subjects along with certain guidelines for students to follow. CBSE exam class 12 date sheet is released online in PDF format.

Students must check this page to stay updated on the release of CBSE Class 12 exam 2026 date sheet and plan their revision accordingly. 

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CBSE Class 12 Question Papers of Previous Years

CBSE released the CBSE Class 12 previous years' question papers on its official website. Students can click on the link provided below to download them and start practising to score well in CBSE 12th exams 2026. Practising these papers will help students know the marking scheme, the kind of questions frequently asked in the exam, their difficulty level and more. Students are advised to solve the question papers within the stipulated time to learn time management.

CBSE Class 12 Question Papers of previous years

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CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 Sample Papers

CBSE released the CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 sample papers and marking scheme for all subjects on the official website. Students can download them by clicking on the link provided below. To know the CBSE exam pattern and marking scheme, students are advised to solve CBSE 12th exam 2026 sample papers. The Board has provided the CBSE Board exam class 12 sample papers to make students familiar with the type of questions that can be asked in the examination, gauge the difficulty level and more. Students must solve and analyse the sample papers for better preparation for the examinations. This way, they'll get to know the areas where they need more practice.

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CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 Preparation Tips

Shiksha.com has collated some helpful preparation tips that students can follow to do well in their upcoming Class 12 board examination:

1. Follow a proper schedule. Sleep early and wake up early in the morning, have a proper breakfast, and then sit to study. Do not stay up late at night. Take out an hour or two to relax and not think about the exams during the day. Read, sleep, play, or do whatever you think diverts your attention away from exams. Munch on healthy food while you study. Junk food is a big no.

2. Do not have too much on the plate. Constructively exercise your brain, and do not burden it with a lot of thoughts. Set realistic targets for the day. Do not try and study everything in a single day. Try taking it slow and apportion the revision accordingly. Of the 5 or 6 subjects, pick up 2 or a maximum of 3 subjects and pick up a topic or two from each and go into the depths of the topics, instead of skimming 8-10 topics.

3. Mix and match Plan the day well. Do not have all easy subjects/topics in a day or do not overburden with topics that you find difficult. To maximize the output, start with a light subject for an hour or so, and then take up a heavy subject or a topic.

4. Solve sample papers. Practicing sample papers makes one familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, and the different types of questions asked.

5. Practice the art of relaxatio.n Exercise and meditation help improve concentration. Meditation strengthens the mind, it comes under control and is able to provide effective guidance to the physical body to effectively execute all its projects. Psychological Exercises are a powerful way of improving concentration and improving mental strength. During exam time, the aim of a student should be to perform to the best of his/her abilities and also concentrate on keeping themselves healthy, and relaxation exercises will help him/her do that.

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CBSE Board Exam Class 12 2026 Result

DeskCalendarResult: May ' 26

The Board is expected to release CBSE Class 12 exam 2026 results in the first week of May 2026 on the website - cbse.gov.in. To check their results, students need to enter their login details as mentioned in the admit card.

Students can check the CBSE 12th Result 2026 by entering their school code, roll number etc. CBSE 12th result can also be checked via SMS, IVRS, Parinam Manjusha app and Digilocker.

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CBSE Class 12 Exams 2026 Syllabus

The Board released the CBSE Exam Class 12 syllabus 2026 on the official website. The CBSE class 12 exam 2026 syllabus mentions all the topics and chapters to be covered while preparing for the exam. Students can click on the Science, Commerce, and Arts syllabus tabs below to check the detailed CBSE syllabus Class 12 for different subjects. It is important to be thorough with the syllabus to ace the 12th board exams.

Click to check the CBSE exam Class 12 2026 Syllabus

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CBSE 12th Exam Pattern 2026

CBSE released the CBSE Class 12 exam pattern 2026 on its website. The CBSE 12th exam pattern 2026 shares the marking scheme followed in the exam, the duration of papers, the different kinds of questions asked, their difficulty level, and much more. Students can click on the Science, Commerce, and Arts stream tabs above to check the detailed CBSE Class 12 exam pattern 2026 for different subjects.

 

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About CBSE Exam Class 12 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts CBSE Class 12 exams every year in pen and paper mode for students studying in Class 12 in all schools affiliated by the Board. Those who clear their Class 11 exams from any recognized board of education and have studied for a year in Class 12 are eligible to sit for CBSE Class 12 board examinations. Students are required to pay the examination fees to register for these exams.

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CBSE Sample Papers 2025-26 Class 12 for All Subjects

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CBSE Class 12 Books

CBSE follows the NCERT books for all the subjects. These books are written in simple language and concepts are illustrated descriptively. Most of the topics of practical subjects like Maths are explained through examples and some of them like Science, through diagrams wherever necessary. These books are designed as per the CBSE 12th Syllabus 2026 and students are recommended to study from these books. Click on the link below to download books of all subjects.

CBSE 12th Books

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FAQs on CBSE Exam Class 12 2026

Students can check the FAQs on CBSE 12th exams 2026 below:

Q:   What are the options after 12th Commerce?
Q:   What are the entrance exam that I can appear after passing my Class 12 exams from Commerce?
A: 

After completing Class 12 with Commerce stream, you can appear for many competitive exams, some of which are listed below: 

Q:   What courses can I pursue after class 12th?
Q:   What would be the best course for me after 12th with 50% marks in the Science stream?
Q:   When will CBSE 12th Syllabus release?
A: 

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the CBSE class 12 syllabus 2025-26 on its official website. Students can find and download the syllabus of Class 12 CBSE 2025-26 below for all subjects. Download and start studying for the board examinations. It is adviced that students finish their CBSE 12th syllabus 2026 for all subjects at least 2 months prior to the exam to score well.

Q:   What are the different undergraduate courses I can pursue after completing Class 12 Science (PCM/PCB)?
A: 

Students have a wide variety of courses to select after their class 12 Science. For those who completed Class 12 with PCB option, they can join for courses like, BSc, MBBS, Pharm BDS, BAMS, nursing, Pharm D, BA and other related courses. Students with PCM option can go for BSc, BA, Bcom, courses after 12th Science.

Q:   Which exams I can appear for after completing my CBSE 12th in Science stream?
A: 

After completing your CBSE Class 12 in Science stream, you can appear for JEE Main, NEET, JEE AdvancedBITSAT, COMED-K, IPU-CET, AMU Entrance Exam, AIIMS BSc Nursing,   AIIMS Paramedical and more. For detailed information on entrance exams after Class 12 Science, students can click on the link provided below:

Entrance Exams After 12th Science: Navigate Your Career

Q:   What entrance exams can I appear for after completing my Class 12 in Arts stream?
A: 

After finishing Class 12 in Arts or Humanities stream, students can appear for many entrance examinations, some of which are mentioned below:

NIFT

NCHMCT JEE

IIMC Entrance Exam

JMI Entrance Exam

XIC- OET

JNUEE

DUET

PUBDET

Q:   What all entrance exams can I give after passing CBSE Class 12 with Science stream?
A: 

Given below is the list of some of the entrance exams after 12th Science for medical, non-medical, engineering, architecture and other popular fields. Apart from the ones listed below, there are many more. You can click on List of Courses after 12th Science to know more. 

  1. JEE main
  2. NEET UG
  3. JEE Advanced
  4. SRMJEEE
  5. WBJEE
  6. KIITEE
  7. CUSAT CAT
  8. NATA
  9. HP CET
  10. IPU CET
  11. MHT CET
  12. KEAM
  13. BHU UET
  14. AP EAMCET
  15. TA NATA
  16. VITEEE
  17. BIT SAT
  18. MET
Q:   What are the different undergraduate courses I can pursue after completing Class 12 in Humanities stream?
A: 

Students who complete Class 12 Humanities stream have a number of UG courses to join. They can go for BA, LLB, BDes in Design, BSc in Hospitality & Travel, BJMC, BDes in Animation, BFA, BMM, Psychology, etc. They can also join for mass communication, journalism, social work, anthropology, hotel management, etc. Check courses after 12th for Arts/Humanities students.

Q:   What are the different undergraduate courses I can pursue after completing Class 12 in Commerce stream?
A: 

Those who completed Class 12th in Commerce stream can go for Bcom, Company BBA, LLB, Economics, Economics, etc. There are so many degree courses for commerce students. Check few courses for commerce students below.

1. B.Com Accounting and Taxation
2. B.Com Applied Economics
3. B.Com (Honours)
4. Bachelor of Business Administration
5. Chartered Accountancy
6. Company Secretary
7. Company3 Accountancy
8. Company3 of Accounting and Finance
9. Bachelor of Management Studies
10. Bachelor of Foreign Trade

Q:   How do I choose my career after 12th?
A: 

There are many courses to choose from after completing high secondary. Students should choose the courses as per their skills. Choosing the good courses helps students to build a strong career.

Q:   When will CBSE 12th admit card for supplementary exams 2026 release?
A: 

CBSE is expected to release the CBSE 12th admit card 2026 for supplementary exams in the first week of July 2026. Schools will download the admit cards from the official website and distribute them. Students must collect them from their schools and keep 2 copies with them. They must carry it with them on all exam days. No student will be allowed to write the supplementary exams without it. 

Q:   Are CBSE compartment and supplementary exams the same?
A: 

Yes, CBSE renamed the compartment exams as supplementary exams based on the recommendations of NEP 2020. This was done in 2023 to offer opportunities for students to improve their performance in 10th/12th board exams. the objective was to shift the focus from simply passing the exams to enhancing overall performance.

Q:   Will I be allowed to enter the hall and write the exam if I reach my CBSE 12th exam centre a little late?
A: 

No, you will not be allowed to enter the examination hall after 10 am. Thus, it is advised to keep yourself prepared and leave your home considering the buffer time for traffic, in case you find it. Try reaching the exam centre at least half an hour before the exam time. 

Q:   The details mentioned in my CBSE 12th Result is incorrect. What do I do?
A: 

In case the details mentioned in your CBSE Class 12 result are incorrect, you must contact the school officials and get them rectified. It is important to have correct details in your result, marksheet and other certificates as these are important documents and will be required at the time of admission for higher education. Colleges/universities and other institutes will not allow admission in case of incorrect details.

Q:   Can I get to know my CBSE 12th practical marks before the result?
A: 

No, teachers conduct the CBSE Class 12 practical marks and note down the marks. These are later uploaded on the CBSE official website on the same day. You will come to know about your score in practicals only once the CBSE 12th result is announced. There will be a bifurcation between theory and practicals in the CBSE 12th marksheet.

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