CBSE 12th Commerce Date Sheet 2026: Check CBSE Class 12 Dates 2026 for Commerce Here

CBSE 12th 2026 ( CBSE 12th )

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CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CBSE Class 12 exams 2026 between February 17 and April 10, 2026 in pen and paper format. The board revised the CBSE 12th Date sheet 2026. The exam, previously scheduled for March 3, 2026, is now rescheduled for April 10, 2026.  The Board released the Final CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 on October 30, 2025, on the official website- cbse.nic.in

Latest Update

Jan 9: CBSE Class 12 Practical Exam Dates 2026 Clash with JEE Main Session 1? Here’s What Students Should Know

Jan 2: CBSE Practical Exams 2026 Class 10, 12 Begin! Check Imp Guidelines Here

Dec 30: CBSE Reschedules Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2026: March 3 Papers Deferred, New Dates Announced

The CBSE practical exams 2026 Class 10, 12 are being conducted between January 1 and February 14, 2026, for regular schools. The Board released the guidelines for conducting practical exams. Students can click here to download and read them in detail.

Table of contents
  • CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for All Streams
  • CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 Science Stream
  • CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 Commerce Stream
  • CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 Arts Stream
  • Class 12 Datesheet 2026 CBSE Board - How to download PDF?
  • CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 important Dates
  • CBSE Board Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 - Instructions
  • CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for Supplementary Exams
  • FAQs on CBSE 12th Class Date Sheet 2026
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CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for All Streams

Students can check the final CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 below. CBSE Class 12 Board exams 2026 will be held between February 17 and April 10, 2026. The exams will begin with Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship; Shorthand (English); Shorthand (Hindi) subjects.

Date

Subject (Timings: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm)

17-Feb-2026 (Tue)

Biotechnology; Entrepreneurship; Shorthand (English); Shorthand (Hindi)

18-Feb-2026 (Wed)

Physical Education

19-Feb-2026 (Thu)

Engineering Graphics; Bharatanatyam; Kuchipudi; Odissi; Manipuri; Kathakali; Horticulture; Cost Accounting

20-Feb-2026 (Fri)

Physics

21-Feb-2026 (Sat)

AUTOMOTIVE, FASHION STUDIES

23-Feb-2026 (Mon)

MASS MEDIA STUDIES, DESIGN THINKING AND INNOVATION

24-Feb-2026 (Tue)

ACCOUNTANCY

25-Feb-2026 (Wed)

BEAUTY & WELLNESS, TYPOGRAPHY & COMPUTER APPLICATION

26-Feb-2026 (Thu)

Geography

27-Feb-2026 (Fri)

Painting; Graphics; Sculpture; Applied Art (Commercial Art)

28-Feb-2026 (Sat)

Chemistry

02-Mar-2026 (Mon)

Urdu Elective; Sanskrit Elective; Carnatic Music (Vocal/Mel/Per); Kathak; Urdu Core; Front Office Operations; Insurance; Geospatial Technology; Electrical Technology

05-Mar-2026 (Thu)

PSYCHOLOGY

06-Mar-2026 (Fri)

Punjabi; Bengali; Tamil; Telugu; Sindhi; Marathi; Gujarati; Manipuri; Malayalam; Odia; Assamese; Kannada; Arabic; Tibetan; German; Russian; Persian; Nepali; Limboo; Lepcha; Telugu (Telangana); Bodo; Tangkhul; Japanese; Bhutia; Spanish; Kashmiri; Mizo

07-Mar-2026 (Sat)

Yoga, ELECTRONICS & HARDWARE

09-Mar-2026 (Mon)

Mathematics; Applied Mathematics

10-Mar-2026 (Tue)

Food Production; Office Procedures & Practices; Library & Information Science; Early Childhood Care & Education

11-Mar-2026 (Wed)

HINDUSTANI MUSIC MEL INS, HINDUSTANI MUSIC PER INS, HEALTH CARE, DESIGN

12-Mar-2026 (Thu)

English Elective / English Core

13-Mar-2026 (Fri)

Tourism; Air-conditioning & Refrigeration

14-Mar-2026 (Sat)

Home Science

16-Mar-2026 (Mon)

Hindi Elective / Hindi Core

17-Mar-2026 (Tue)

HINDUSTANI MUSIC VOCAL

18-Mar-2026 (Wed)

Economics

19-Mar-2026 (Thu)

Physical Activity Trainer

20-Mar-2026 (Fri)

Marketing

23-Mar-2026 (Mon)

Political Science

24-Mar-2026 (Tue)

Retail, Artificial Intelligence

25-Mar-2026 (Wed)

Informatics Practices; Computer Science; Information Technology

27-Mar-2026 (Fri)

Biology

28-Mar-2026 (Sat)

BUSINESS STUDIES, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

30-Mar-2026 (Mon)

History

01-Apr-2026 (Wed)

Financial Market Management; Agriculture; Medical Diagnostics; Salesmanship

02-Apr-2026 (Thu)

National Cadet Corps (NCC); Food Nutrition & Dietetics

04-Apr-2026 (Sat)

Sociology

06-Apr-2026 (Mon)

Knowledge Tradition & Practices of India; Bhoti; Kokborok; Banking; Electronics Technology

07-Apr-2026 (Tue)

Web Application

08-Apr-2026 (Wed)

SANSKRIT CORE, FRENCH, TAXATION

09-Apr-2026 (Thu)

MULTI-MEDIA, TEXTILE DESIGN, DATA SCIENCЕ

10-April-2026 (Fri)

Legal Studies

Click Here to download the CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026

Students can check the final Class 12 date sheet 2026 CBSE Board and use this to prepare for their upcoming CBSE Class 12 exam 2026. Students must finish their CBSE Class 12 exam syllabus and should know the CBSE 12th exam pattern to score better. 

The CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 mentions the exam dates, timings, and other subject guidelines. The CBSE exam timings are from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Students preparing for the CBSE Exam Class 12 2026 should download and save the CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2026: and refer to it for preparation of different subjects.

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CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 Science Stream

The Board released the CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for Science in October 2025. Check the official CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 below. The CBSE Science exams 2026 will begin from February 17, 2026 with Biotechnology subject and conclude with Biology subject on March 27, 2026.

Date 

Subject

17-Feb-2026

Biotechnology

20-Feb-2026

Physics

28-Feb-2026

Chemistry

9-Mar-2026

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

12-Mar-2026

English elective, English core

27-Mar-2026

Biology

Click Here to download the CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026

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CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 Commerce Stream

The Board released the CBSE Board Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 Commerce in October 2025. Students can find the final commerce date sheet below. The CBSE 12th Commerce exams 2026 will commence on February 24, 2026 with Accountancy.

Date

Subject

24-Feb-2026

Accountancy

28-March-2026

Business studies, business administration

9-Mar-2026

Mathematics, applied mathematics

12-Mar-2026

English elective, English core

18-Mar-2026

Economics

25-Mar-2026

Informatics Practices, Computer science, IT

Click Here to download the CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026

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CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 Arts Stream

The Board released the CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for Arts in October 2025. Students can find the final Arts date sheet below. The CBSE Class 12 Arts exams 2026 will begin on February 23, 2026 with Psychology subject and conclude on April 10 with the Legal studies subject.

Date

Exam

26-Feb-2026

Geography

5-Mar-2026

Psychology

12-Mar--2026

English elective, English core

14-Mar-2026

Home Science

23-Mar-2026

Political Science

30-Mar-2026

History

4-Apr-2026

Sociology

10-April-2026

Legal Studies

Click Here to download the CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026

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Class 12 Datesheet 2026 CBSE Board - How to download PDF?

Students can download their CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 by following the instructions provided:

  • Visit the Board's website at cbse.nic.in
  • Click on the CBSE class 12 date sheet 2026
  • The CBSE 12th time table will open on the screen
  • Save and download CBSE 12th Class Date Sheet 2026 PDF file
  • Take a printout of it and secure it

CBSE conducts the CBSE Class 12 board exams in just one session. According to the CBSE 12th Sample Papers 2026, each paper is graded for 80 marks, and the rest 20 marks are used for the students’ internal evaluation. To clear the CBSE Class 12 Board Exams, students need to score a minimum of 33 marks in each subject.

 In the previous academic session, the Board released the CBSE 12th class date sheet on November 20, 2024. It conducted the CBSE exams Class 12 from February 15 till April 4, 2025. CBSE released the CBSE exam Class 12 on May 13, 2025.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the class 12th CBSE board exams 2026 be held?
A: 

Hi Eesha, CBSE exams Class 12 2026 will be held between February 17 and April 9, 2026, in pen and paper format. The board is released the CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 in Oct 2025 on the board’s website- cbse.nic.in. Here is another link to check the detailed CBSE 12th date sheet 2026- https://www.shiksha.com/boards/cbse-12th-board-dates

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
Jan ' 26 - Feb ' 26

Conduct of CBSE 12th Practical exams 2026

TENTATIVE
17 Feb ' 26 - 05 Mar ' 26

Conduct of CBSE 12th Exams 2026

May ' 26

Announcement of CBSE 12th Result 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
Nov ' 25

Release of CBSE Class 12 exam Date Sheet 2026

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CBSE Board Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 - Instructions

  • Students should complete the CBSE exam Class 12 syllabus of all subjects a month or two before the exam. This way, they will be left with enough time to do revision.
  • Download and practice the sample question papers of CBSE 12th for better preparation of the exam. These will make one familiar with the marking scheme, types of questions asked in the exam, duration and more. Students are advised to solve and practice as many CBSE sample papers to ace the examinations.
  • Do not forget to carry the CBSE Class 12 exam 2026 admit card on exam days. It is advised that one takes 2-3 copies of printouts of the admit card as soon as it is released and to keep it secure till the announcement of the result.
  • Reach the exam centre half an hour before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute rush.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will CBSE conduct 12th practical exams 2026?
A: 

CBSE will conduct the CBSE Class 12 practical exams 2026 between January 1 and February 14, 2026. The CBSE practicals are held in students' own school but in front of an external examiner appointed by the Board. 

The Board will conduct the CBSE 12th theoretical exams 2026 between February 17 and April 9, 2026. Students must finish their syllabus and should know the exam pattern. They should also download and practice the CBSE 12th sample papers and previous years' question papers for better preparation.

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CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 for Supplementary Exams

The CBSE conducts supplementary examinations for students who are not able to clear the annual regular examinations in one or two subjects. The compartment exams are conducted soon after the regular results are announced. The CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 Compartment will likely be out in the third week of June 2026, on the official CBSE website. Check the tentative CBSE 12th Supplementary Date Sheet 2026 below:

Day, Date & Time (Tentative) Subject

15-Jul-2026

10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Hindi Elective, English Elective, Urdu Elective, Sanskrit Elective, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Psychology, sociology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Physical Education, Business Studies, Accountancy, Home Science, Informatics practices, Entrepreneurship, Knowledge tradition & practices of India, Legal studies, NCC, Computer science, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Arabic, Assamese, Tibetanm French, Nepali, Lepcha, Kokborok, Applied Mathematics, Hindi core, English core, Urdu core, Sanskrit core, Retail, IT, Web application, Automotive, Financial market management, Tourism, Agriculture, Food production, Front office operations, Banking, Marketing, Healthcare, Horticulture, Typography & Computer application, Geospatial technology, Electrical technology, Electronics technology, Shorthand English, Shorthand Hindi, Textile design, Business administration, Food nutrition & Dietetics, Mass media studies, Fashion studies, Electronics & Hardware

15-Jul-2026

10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Hindustani Music Vocal, Hindustani  music mel ins, Hindustani  music per ins, Painting, Applied art (Commercial art), Kathak dance, Yoga, Early childhood care and education, Artificial intelligence

Click Here to download last year's CBSE 12th date sheet 2025 supplementary exams

While preparing for the CBSE 12th board exams 2026, students can take a look at the exam dates of other competitive exams like NEET, JEE Mains, CLAT, etc.

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FAQs on CBSE 12th Class Date Sheet 2026

Students can check below the FAQs on CBSE 12th Date sheet 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:   When will CBSE conduct the CBSE 12th supplementary exams 2026?
A: 

CBSE will likely conduct the CBSE Class 12 supplementary exams 2026 on July 15, 2026 only for all subjects. The Board released the CBSE 12th date sheet for the supplementary exams in June on the official website- cbse.gov.in. Click on CBSE 12th supplementary date sheet 2026 to check the exam dates.

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:   Will we get sufficient time to prepare for our CBSE 12th examinations once they begin?
A: 

Yes, the board provides sufficient preparation leaves for you to prepare for the exams. Students are advised to finish their syllabus and practice the sample papers well ahead in time so as to avoid any panic situation once exams begin. 

Q:   I am unable to download the CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 from the official website. How do I check my exam dates?
A: 

CBSE released the CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2026 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 2026
  • The CBSE 12th time table will open on the screen
  • Save the CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 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 2026 to check and download the official date sheet of CBSE Class 12. 

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Answered 21 hours ago

Class 12 marks are important for fulfilling the admission criteria and tie breaking criteria (if any) during admissions. Admission to Central Universities are conducted through CUET scores, however, candidates must fulfil the minimum marks requirement for admissions.

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Dhanya Dhyani

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Answered 4 days ago

Students must prepare well for the entrance exams such as JEE Main,  JEE Advanced, and others. After 12th, the available programmes are BTech, BSc, and others. Students must get 60% to 70% in 12th and good marks in accepted entrance exams for a successful admission to the available programmes. 

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Nishtha Singh

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Answered 5 days ago

Hey, getting into LPU after 12th is pretty straightforward and one of the best choices for a solid college life with great placements and scholarships. Just head to admission.lpu.in, sign up online, and fill out the form for your dream UG course like BTech or BBA—usually need 50-60% in 12th dependin

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Sampreet Kaur

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a week ago

For girls with a Science background after 12th, high-salary courses include Engineering (CS, AI, ECE), Medicine (MBBS, Nursing), Data Science/IT, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Psychology and Architecture. Fields like Data Science and AI are also emerging fields for girls after 12th science. 

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Jiya Arora

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

For admission to RIE courses through the CEE, a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in your 12th class (or equivalent qualifying examination) is required for general category candidates.

Reserved Categories: A relaxation of 5% is provided, requiring a minimum of 45% aggregate marks for candidates belon

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Anshul Jindal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, for B.E. admission at Chandigarh University, students must meet the basic eligibility criteria of Class 12, irrespective of their JEE score. Generally, candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one additional relevant subject. The minimum

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ABHISHEK SINGH RANA

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Chandigarh University follows a holistic admission approach, giving importance to both Class 12 performance and JEE Main scores, depending on the route chosen. For JEE-qualified students, the JEE score primarily determines merit-based scholarships and priority counseling, while Class 12 marks ensure

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Gungun

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Hi...

I need to clarify first: are you asking about admission to Chandigarh University for B.Tech/B.E, or admission to a medical/paramedical course (like B.Sc Nursing, MBBS, BPT, etc.)

The marks required and exam rules differ a lot depending on the stream.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, Yale University accepts international students after 12th CBSE. International students can apply for the Yale University bachelor's courses. Given below are the admission requirements for students applying for the UG courses here - 

  • A strong academic record 
  • High scores in SAT or ACT (In SAT: 680

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Loveleen Sharma

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Answered 4 weeks ago

Hi.

If your 12th result has not been announced yet then 

Upload expected / provisional marks for now.

Final admission depends on the official 12th mark sheet after results are announced.

Colleges are used to this situation, especially for students applying in early cycles.

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