CBSE 12th board exams 2026 will commence from next week. Students appearing for exam can check CBSE class 12th datesheet and guidelines provided on this page.
CBSE Class 12th Board Exam 2026
CBSE Board Exam 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education will commence CBSE class 12th Science, Commerce & Arts exam from February 17, 2026. The board has already released detailed CBSE 12th date sheet along with important exam day guidelines to ensure smooth conduct of board exam. Students appearing for CBSE Class 12 board exams are advised to go through complete schedule and follow all instructions issued by the board to avoid last-minute confusion.
According to official schedule class 12th exams will be covering all major and elective subjects across Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. CBSE board exams will be conducted in single shift from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Students will get additional 15 minutes before the start of exam to read the question paper.
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026
Go through this table to know 12th class exam dates
| Exam Dates |
Subject (Timings: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm) |
|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 |
Biotechnology; Entrepreneurship; Shorthand (English); Shorthand (Hindi) |
| February 18, 2026 |
Physical Education |
| February 19, 2026 |
Engineering Graphics; Bharatanatyam; Kuchipudi; Odissi; Manipuri; Kathakali; Horticulture; Cost Accounting |
| February 20, 2026 |
Physics |
| February 21, 2026 |
AUTOMOTIVE, FASHION STUDIES |
| February 23, 2026 |
MASS MEDIA STUDIES, DESIGN THINKING AND INNOVATION |
| February 24, 2026 |
ACCOUNTANCY |
| February 25, 2026 |
BEAUTY & WELLNESS, TYPOGRAPHY & COMPUTER APPLICATION |
| February 26, 2026 |
Geography |
| February 27, 2026 |
Painting; Graphics; Sculpture; Applied Art (Commercial Art) |
| February 28, 2026 |
Chemistry |
| March 2, 2026 |
Urdu Elective; Sanskrit Elective; Carnatic Music (Vocal/Mel/Per); Kathak; Urdu Core; Front Office Operations; Insurance; Geospatial Technology; Electrical Technology |
| March 3, 2026 |
Legal Studies |
| March 5, 2026 |
PSYCHOLOGY |
| March 6, 2026 |
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 |
| March 7, 2026 |
Yoga, ELECTRONICS & HARDWARE |
| March 9, 2026 |
Mathematics; Applied Mathematics |
| March 10, 2026 |
Food Production; Office Procedures & Practices; Library & Information Science; Early Childhood Care & Education |
| March 11, 2026 |
HINDUSTANI MUSIC MEL INS, HINDUSTANI MUSIC PER INS, HEALTH CARE, DESIGN |
| March 12, 2026 |
English Elective / English Core |
| March 13, 2026 |
Tourism; Air-conditioning & Refrigeration |
| March 14, 2026 |
Home Science |
| March 16, 2026 |
Hindi Elective / Hindi Core |
| March 17, 2026 |
HINDUSTANI MUSIC VOCAL |
| March 18, 2026 |
Economics |
| March 19, 2026 |
Physical Activity Trainer |
| March 20, 2026 |
Marketing |
| March 23, 2026 |
Political Science |
| March 24, 2026 |
Retail, Artificial Intelligence |
| March 25, 2026 |
Informatics Practices; Computer Science; Information Technology |
| March 27, 2026 |
Biology |
| March 28, 2026 |
BUSINESS STUDIES, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
| March 30, 2026 |
History |
| April 1, 2026 |
Financial Market Management; Agriculture; Medical Diagnostics; Salesmanship |
| April 2, 2026 |
National Cadet Corps (NCC); Food Nutrition & Dietetics |
| April 4, 2026 |
Sociology |
| April 6, 2026 |
Knowledge Tradition & Practices of India; Bhoti; Kokborok; Banking; Electronics Technology |
| April 7, 2026 |
Web Application |
| April 8, 2026 |
SANSKRIT CORE, FRENCH, TAXATION |
| April 9, 2026 |
MULTI-MEDIA, TEXTILE DESIGN, DATA SCIENCЕ |
| April 10, 2026 |
Legal Studies |
Exam Day Instructions for CBSE Class 12th Students
CBSE has issued important guidelines that students must follow
- Students must carry their CBSE admit card and school ID card to exam centre.
- They should reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before reporting time mentioned on admit card.
- Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators (unless permitted), and other communication gadgets are prohibited inside exam hall.
- Students must wear their school uniform and follow the dress code.
- No unfair means or malpractice will be tolerated. Anyone found violating rules may face strict action under CBSE’s exam bye-laws.
Instructions for CBSE 12th Schools and Centres
The board has also directed schools and exam centres to ensure proper seating arrangements, availability of drinking water, clean washrooms and adherence to security protocols. Invigilators have been instructed to verify students details thoroughly before allowing entry into exam hall.
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