CBSE class 12 English exam date 2026 is March 12, 2026. The exam for English Elective and English Core will be conducted between 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Read further to know how to prepare for CBSE class 12 English exam in one month, expert tips for best revision and other details.Â
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the CBSE Class 12 English exam date. As per the official schedule, the CBSE Class 12 English Core (Code 301) and Elective (Code 001) exams will be conducted on March 12, 2026. Students who are appearing for the exam must be curious to know the best strategy for CBSE 12th English revision, as right now it is the need of the hour. Hence, provided below are some of the experts' tips to score 95+ in English subject. Students have to ensure that instead of trying to learn everything, they must understand the Grammar rules, passage reading and other basics of the English language.Â
How to Revise CBSE Class 12 English in One Month?Â
Having good CBSE class 12 english preparation tips includes not just memorising but a good understanding. Students can check a good plan for CBSE class 12 English subject below:Â
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| What is the Best Study Material for CBSE Class 12 English? | Prioritise the NCERT textbooks (Flamingo and Vistas). The board and the experts recommend studying from the NCERT books to prepare for CBSE class 12 English exam. |
| How to Prepare Literature Section? | The best tip to prepare the literature section in the CBSE English board exam 2026 is that students should not memorise summaries but understand the themes, symbolism, and tone. |
| Tips for CBSE English Reading Section | Students must read the questions before reading the passage to locate answers more quickly. This will save time and give a better understanding. |
| Expert’s Tips on Writing Section: | To get good marks in the writing section of CBSE class 12 English exam, ensure your responses are right understanding. |
Other than the above points, students should have neatness in their answer sheet. Using headings and underlining important points is another tip to score 95+ in CBSE English exam 2026.Â
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CBSE will conduct CBSE 12th exams 2026 between February 17 and April 9, 2026. The CBSE 12th Science exams 2026 will be held between February 20 and March 27, 2026. The Board released the CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 in October 2025. Check the dates for CBSE Class 12 Science below:
Date |
Subject |
|---|---|
20-Feb-2026 |
Physics |
28-Feb-2026 |
Chemistry |
9-Mar-2026 |
Mathematics, Applied Mathematics |
12-Mar-2026 |
English elective, English core |
17-Feb-2026 |
Biotechnology |
27-Mar-2026 |
Biology |
Students can click on CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 to check the detailed CBSE Class 12 date sheet.
CBSE is conducting the CBSE practical exams between January 1 and Feb 14, 2026. There is no external examiner allotted to conduct practical exams for Class 10, while external examiners are called to conduct the CBSE 12th practical exams.
For winter-bound schools, CBSE practical exams 2026 were held between November 6 and December 6, 2026.
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CBSE will conduct the 10th, 12th board exams 2026 from February 17, 2026 in pen and paper format. The exams will conclude on April 9, 2026.
The board released the CBSE syllabus and exam pattern 2026 on the official website. Students must finish with their syllabus by January 2026 and start practising the CBSE sample papers and previous years question papers for better preparation of the exams.