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CBSE 12th 2026 ( CBSE 12th )

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20 May '26 - 23 May '26

Anangsha Patra
Updated on May 3, 2026 18:45 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

Overview

CBSE 12th Admit Card 2026 for the compartment exam will be released online. It is made available for students who fail in one or two subjects. Students can download their CBSE Class 12 admit card from cbse.nic.in. by entering the required details. Students need to carry their admit cards on all exam days. It carries the details related to the exam. Read below for more details on CBSE Class 12 admit card. 

Table of contents
  • CBSE Admit Card Download Class 12 2026 – Steps to download (for Schools)
  • CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates
  • CBSE Admit Card 2026 Class 12 - Details mentioned
  • How to download CBSE Admit Card 2026 Class 12? - For Private Candidates
  • CBSE 12th Admit Card 2026 - Guidelines for students
  • FAQs on CBSE 12th Admit Card 2026
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CBSE Admit Card Download Class 12 2026 – Steps to download (for Schools)

  • Visit the official website – cbse.gov.in and then go to the Pariksha Sangam Portal
  • Under the Pariksha Sangam portal for Schools, click on the link for ‘Pre-Exam Activities’
  • Click on the link for ‘Admit Card, Centre Material for Board Exam 2026’
  • Enter the online user ID created at the time for Class 9th and 11th Registration
  • Download all CBSE admit card 2026 and take a printout

 

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
20 May ' 26 - 23 May ' 26

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ONGOING
26 May ' 26 - 29 May ' 26

for verification of issues observed and re-evaluation

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

Conduct of CBSE 12th Exams 2026

To Be Notified

Conduct of CBSE 12th Practical exams 2026

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CBSE Admit Card 2026 Class 12 - Details mentioned

The CBSE Class 12 admit card mentions the following details:

  • Student’s roll number
  • Name of exam
  • Student's name
  • Mother's name
  • Father's name/Guardian's name
  • Name of examination centre
  • Category of PwD
  • Admit Card ID
  • Subjects appearing, with date of examination

The CBSE admit card also mentions the general guidelines that must be followed by students, like not carrying any electronic items such as phones, calculators, etc. They must not be involved in any unfair practices. 

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How to download CBSE Admit Card 2026 Class 12? - For Private Candidates

  • Visit the CBSE official website at cbse.gov.in
  • Click on Download CBSE Class 12 admit card
  • Enter the login credentials
  • Submit details
  • The admit card will open in front of the screen
  • Save and download it
  • Take a printout and secure it for future

Regular students will have to collect their CBSE 12th Admit Card 2026 from their school and get it signed by their parents

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CBSE 12th Question papers 

CBSE 12th date sheet 2026

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CBSE 12th Admit Card 2026 - Guidelines for students

  • Students will not be allowed to enter the examination hall after 10:00 am
  • Students will only be allowed to enter the examination centre in proper school uniform. They must carry their CBSE 10th admit card, school ID card and permissible stationery items.
  • Students must visit their examination centre at least a day earlier so that they can reach the centre on time on all exam days
  • They must leave for the examination centre, taking into account the weather, traffic conditions, and other relevant factors.
  • The students and the Mother/Father/Guardian must check the photograph and all particulars mentioned in the admit card and sign at the appropriate plate after verifying its correctness
  • Students must not carry mobile phones or any other barred electronic items to the examination centre
  • All students must read and adhere to the important instructions mentioned in the admit card
  • Students must read the amended rules for Unfair practices
  • Students must refrain from spreading rumours and hosting any material on social websites, including WhatsApp, YouTube, Twitter etc.
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FAQs on CBSE 12th Admit Card 2026

Students can check the FAQs regarding the CBSE 12th admit card 2026 below:

Q:   My exams are over and I have lost my CBSE class 12 admit card. Is it of any use now?
A: 

You will need the details mentioned on your CBSE 12th admit card to check your result. Its okay if you have the photocopies of your hall ticket and lost the original one. 

However, it is always advised to keep the documents like CBSE Class 12 admit card secured till the announcement of results.

Q:   Do I need to download the CBSE 12th admit card myself? I am a private student.
A: 

Yes, private students need to download the CBSE Class 12 admit card 2026 from the board's website- cbse.nic.in using login details. 

The admit card is an imp document and must be kept secured. Students must carry the CBSE admit card on all exam days otherwise they will not be allowed to write the exams.  

Q:   Where can I get a duplicate CBSE 12th admit card if I lost the original?
A: 

Students should inform their school authorities in case they need the duplicate CBSE 12th admit card. They will not be allowed to appear for the CBSE 12th board exam without the hall ticket. CBSE Class 12 admit card is a mandatory document to carry for the 12th board exams. Students should carry the admit card daily on the exam days. They are advised to keep the hall ticket till the Plus two result is out.

Q:   I've lost my CBSE 12th admit card after 1 month of board exams. Will it create a problem?
A: 

You will need the details mentioned on your CBSE 12th admit card 2026 to check your CBSE 12th result 2026. Its okay if you have the photocopies of your hall ticket and lost the original one. 

However, it is always advised to keep the documents like CBSE Class 12 admit card secured till the announcement of results.

Q:   The spellings of my name on the CBSE 12th admit card are incorrect. What do I do?
A: 

In case you find any mistake in the CBSE Class 12 admit card, you must report it to your officials to get it corrected. 

You must remember to carry the CBSE admit card on all exam days otherwise you will not be allowed to write the exam. 

Q:   The spellings of my name on the CBSE 10th admit card are incorrect. What do I do?
A: 

If you find any mistake in CBSE Class 10 admit card, you must contact your school officials to get it corrected. A new admit card will be provided to you which you carry on all exam days, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter the exam hall. 

Q:   What happens if I am caught cheating in CBSE 12th exams?
A: 

Students need to work hard and prepare well for their Class 12 Board exams. They should complete the CBSE Class 12 syllabus 2026 and they also need to be familiar with the pattern of the exams. When they are well prepared, they will not feel the urge to cheat.

In case one gets caught cheating in CBSE 12th exams 2026, he/she must know the severe consequences of it. The Board released certain guidelines for students appearing for the board examinations. Students can download the official circular here.

To ensure that the exams are conducted fairly, CBSE has provided a clear list of items that are allowed and banned in the exam halls.

Following items are allowed in CBSE Board Exams:

  • Admit card and school identity card  (for regular students)
  • Admit card and any government-issued photo identity proof  (for private students)
  • Stationery items required: Transparent pouch, geometry box, blue/royal blue ink pens, scale, writing pad, eraser
  • Watch and transparent water bottle
  • Metro card, bus pass, and money

List of Items Banned in CBSE Board Exams:

  • Stationery: Textual material (printed or written), calculator, pen drives, log table, electronic pen, scanner
  • Communication devices include: Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphone, health bands, smart watches, cameras, etc.
  • Other prohibited items include Wallets, goggles, handbags, pouches, food items etc (except in the case of diabetic students), or anything that may be used as an unfair means.

It is essentials for the students to adhere to these rules; any student found breaching them would be disqualified for exams.

CBSE Board Exam Dress Code: What to Wear

In order to ensure uniformity during the exam, CBSE has issued clear guidelines for the students on the dress code.

  • Regular students should wear school uniform.
  • Private candidates must wear light clothes that are suitable for the examination environment.

Following these dress code guidelines, the students ensure a hassle-free entry into the exam halls.

Penalties for Unfair Means and Violations

CBSE has specified a long list of unfair means under various heads: cheating, possession of unauthorized material, and adoption of malpractices in the examination hall. The punishments prescribed for these are severe and can be one or more of the following:

  • Cancellation of exams for the current and forthcoming year
  • Debarment from future exams in certain cases
  • Immediate disqualification if found indulging in cheating or using unfair means

With the objective of conducting the CBSE board exam with transparency and integrity, the board has called upon schools and examination authorities to be vigilant and initiate immediate action against any malpractice.

Q:   Should I keep the CBSE 12th admit card till the release of the results?
A: 

Students are advised to keep the CBSE 12th admit card secured till the release of the results. The CBSE plus two admit card contains the roll number of the candidate. Thus student can easily check the CBSE 12th result using the roll number and other details mentioned therein. 

Q:   How do I get details corrected on my CBSE 12th admit card?
A: 

In case you find any discrepancy in your CBSE 12th admit card, you must get it corrected asap by connecting with your school officials. They will send the request to the CBSE and get it rectified.

Q:   When will CBSE conduct CBSE 12th exams 2026?
A: 

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to conduct the CBSE 12th exams 2026 between February and April in pen and paper format. Students need to collect the same from their school and carry it with them on all exam days. Students can click on CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2026 to stay updated for the release of the time table. 

Q:   What things are not allowed in CBSE 12th board exams?
A: 

Students must go through the points below to avoid the CBSE 12th 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 12th board exams as sharing of stationary is not allowed
  • However, do not forget to carry your CBSE 12th admit card on all exam days
  • Students without the hall ticket will not be allowed to write their CBSE Class 12 board exams
Q:   Can I still take the CBSE 12th exam if there's a minor error in my admit card?
A: 

Students are advised to correct the errors even if it as a minor mistake. They must inform the school authorities about the error in the CBSE 12th admit card. School authoroities will help you in getting the new hall ticket without any mistakes. 

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:   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.  

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