CBSE Admit Card 2026 Class 10th, 12th (OUT): Check Steps to Download

Central Board of Secondary Education 2026 ( CBSE )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Feb 2, 2026 20:33 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

Overview

CBSE Admit Card 2026 - The Central Board of Education Education (CBSE) released CBSE hall ticket 2026 Class 10, 12 on February 2 on the Board's website- cbse.nic.in for regular students. The hall ticket is out for private students. The CBSE admit card 2026 was made available at school login. Schools can download the CBSE 10th admit card 2026 and CBSE 12th admit card 2026 by entering their login details. They need to get them signed by the school principals. Students need to collect their CBSE admit card 2026 Class 10, 12 from their schools. The CBSE hall ticket is an important doc, and needs to be carried on all exam days. No student will be allowed to write their exam without it. 

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CBSE is set to conduct the CBSE board exams 2026 between February 17 and April 10, 2026 in pen and paper format. The CBSE admit card shares important details like student's name, roll number, exam dates and timings, exam centre details etc.

Table of contents
  • Steps to download CBSE Admit Card
  • CBSE Date Sheet 2026 - Important Dates
  • CBSE Admit Card 2026 - Related Dates
  • CBSE Admit Card 2026 Class 10, 12 - What to do in case of an error?
  • CBSE Admit Card 2026 - Details mentioned
  • FAQs related to CBSE Admit Card 2026
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Steps to download CBSE Admit Card

Students should follow the steps to download CBSE admit card 2026:

  • Visit the Board's website at cbse.nic.in
  • Click on CBSE Admit Card 2026 Class 10, 12 Released under Latest News section
  • Schools need to enter their login credentials and select Class 10, 12
  • All the admit cards for the class will open on screen
  • They need to save and download them and get them signed by school principal
  • Students will need to collect their CBSE admit card 2026 Class 10th, 12th from school after signing it 

Download CBSE 10th & 12th Admit Cards 2026

Students are advised to get 2-3 photocopies of their admit card and secure it till the announcement of CBSE Result 2026. 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What if I forget my CBSE 12th admit card 2026 on exam day?
A: 

Students are required to carry their CBSE Class 12 admit card on all days of the examination. They will not be allowed inside the exam hall, if they fail to produce the same. Hence they should immediately inform parents to bring the admit card to school. Note that CBSE 12th admit card is an important document. Students need to carry it on the exam days. 

Q:   I'm unable to download the CBSE 12th admit card 2026. What do I do?
A: 

CBSE Class 12 admit card 2026 was released by the board on February 2, 2026. You won't be able to download the CBSE admit card from the official website. You are required to collect it from your school and carry it on all exam days. In case you forget to carry the admit card, you may not be allowed to write the exam. 

The board releases the CBSE admit card 2026 class 12 on the official website for schools. School officials are required to download them for all students and get it signed by the principal and then distribute them among Class 12 students. 

CBSE Date Sheet 2026 - Important Dates

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
01 Jun ' 26

CBSE 12th Revaluation & Verification 2026

20 May ' 26 - 25 May ' 26

Application for obtaining photocopy of CBSE 12th answer sheet

17 Feb ' 26 - 10 Mar ' 26

Conduct of CBSE 10th Board Exams 2026 Phase 1

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CBSE Admit Card 2026 - Related Dates

Students can check the important details related to CBSE admit card 2026 below:

Particulars Details
CBSE Admit Card 2026 Release Date Last week of January 2026*
Mode of release Online for schools only. Students need to collect it from their school
CBSE Class 10 exams 2026 17-Feb-2026 to 11-Mar-2026
CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 17-Feb-2026 to 10-Apr-2026
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I download CBSE admit card?
A: 

CBSE released the CBSE admit card 2026 class 10, 12 on Feb 2, 2026. The admit card is released on the official website for schools to download. Schools will download them, get them signed by the principal and distribute them to all students. 

CBSE admit card 2026 Class 12 is an important document and needs to be carried on all exam days otherwise students will not be allowed to write the exam. 

Q:   Can I apply online for a new admit card if I loose my CBSE 12th admit card?
A: 

Students need not apply online for a new admit  card, in case they lose theirs. They must immediately inform their school authorities and they will issue you a new one. Students will not be allowed to appear for the CBSE Class 12th board exam without the admit card. CBSE 12th admit card is a mandatory document to carry for the 12th board exams. Students should carry the admit card daily on the exam days. 

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CBSE Admit Card 2026 Class 10, 12 - What to do in case of an error?

In case a student finds any error in their CBSE 10th, 12th admit card 2026, they need to report it immediately to school officials. They will then send it to the Board officials for correction and a new admit card will be issued.

This admit card is an important doc and must be secured till the announcement of results. Students need to enter their roll number to check their CBSE results 2026. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What things are not allowed in CBSE 10th board exams?
A: 

Students must go through the points below to avoid the CBSE 10th board exam day hassles.

  • All communication devices like mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, headphones, pagers, fitness bands, cameras, etc., are barred from carrying to the examination hall.
  • Accessories like wallets, goggles, handbags, and purses are not to be carried.
  • Students must not forget to carry all the stationary items that are required to appear for the CBSE 10th board exams as sharing of stationary is not allowed
  • However, do not forget to carry your CBSE 10th admit card on all exam days
  • Students without the hall ticket will not be allowed to write their CBSE Class 10 board exams
Q:   Are students' and parents' signatures mandatory on the CBSE 10th admit cards?
A: 

Yes, CBSE requires signatures of school principal, student and any one parent on the CBSE Class 10 admit card before handing it over to the student. This document is very important and need to be carried on all exam days failing which students will not be allowed to write any exam. 

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CBSE Admit Card 2026 - Details mentioned

The CBSE hall ticket shares the details listed:

  • Board name
  • Student's name
  • Roll number
  • Exam Date
  • Exam days
  • Exam timings
  • Exam centre name and address
  • Guidelines for students
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What do I need to carry on my CBSE 10th exam days?
A: 

Students must remember to carry the CBSE Class 10 admit card 2026 on all exam days along with their school I card. Without the admit card, no student will be allowed to write the exam. 

CBSE 10th exams 2026 will be conducted between February 17 and March 10, 2026 in pen and paper format. 

Q:   Does the board issue separate admit cards for CBSE 12th practical and theory exam?
A: 

No, CBSE does not issue separate CBSE 12th admit card for practical and theory exam. Students are given only one admit card with which they can appear for both practical and theory examinations. 

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FAQs related to CBSE Admit Card 2026

Students can check below the frequently asked questions on CBSE admit card 2026-

Q:   Where can I get a duplicate CBSE 10th admit card if I lost the original?
A: 

Students should inform their school authorities in case they need the duplicate CBSE 10th admit card. School with provide them with one. They will not be allowed to appear for the CBSE 10th board exam without the hall ticket. CBSE Class 10 admit card is a mandatory document to carry for the 10th board exams. Students should carry the admit card daily on the exam days. They are advised to keep the hall ticket till the result is out.

Q:   Is it necessary to pass the pre-board exams to get the CBSE 12th admit card?
A: 

No, it is not mandatory to pass the pre-board exams to get the CBSE 12th admit card. The pre-board exams are meant for students to be familiar with the board exam format. Clearing them is not a criteria for obtaining the CBSE 12th hall ticket.

Q:   Should I take photocopies of my CBSE 10th admit card 2026?
A: 

Yes, you must take photocopies of your CBSE 10th admit card 2026. This is a very important document and needs to be carried on all exam days otherwise you will not be allowed to write the exam. 

Q:   My date of birth is not mentioned on my CBSE class 12th admit card for boards. Will it create problem during admission?
A: 

No. The CBSE 12th admit card generally does not mention the date of birth. Its there in Class 10 but not Class 12. Your Class 10 marksheet will serve as a date-of-birth certificate during college admissions. So, do not worry if your class 12 admit card does not shared the dob.

Q:   I am in CBSE class 10 and do not have 75% attendance, will I get CBSE 10th admit card or not?
A: 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) states that there be a minimum of 75% attendance. In case students do not meet this requirement, CBSE has all the right to not issue them the admit card. In turn, they will be barred from writing their board examinations. 

Thus, it is advisable to maintain a minimum of 75% attendance in Class 10. 

Q:   Is it necessary to pass the pre-board exams to get the CBSE 10th admit card?
A: 

No, it is not mandatory to pass the pre-board exams to get the CBSE 10th admit card. The pre-board exams are meant for students to be familiar with the board exam format. Clearing them is not a criteria for obtaining the CBSE 10th hall ticket.

Q:   Does the board issue separate admit cards for CBSE 10th practical and theory exams?
A: 

No, CBSE does not issue separate CBSE 10th admit card for practical and theory exam. Students are given only one admit card with which they can appear for both practical and theory examinations. 

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