When will the class 12th CBSE board exams 2026 be held?

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

When will CBSE conduct 12th practical exams 2026?

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.

What are the important documents to carry on CBSE 12th exam days?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Will CBSE conduct 12th supplementary exams for all subjects?

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.

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

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Exam On - 17 Feb '26 - 5 Mar '26

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Science, Commerce, Arts Science Commerce Arts

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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 9, 2026 in pen and paper format. The Board released the Final CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 on October 30, 2025, on the official website- cbse.nic.in.

Latest Update

Dec 2: CBSE Releases SOPs and Guidelines for Class 10 & 12 Practical Exams 2026

The CBSE practical exams 2026 Class 10, 12 will begin on January 1, 2026, for regular schools. The Board conducted the CBSE practical exams 2026 for winter-bound schools between November 6 and December 6, 2025 in students' own 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

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

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

Dates	Upcoming 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