The Datesheet for Class 12th CBSE Exam 2026 has been officially released.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the final date sheet for Class 12 Board Exams 2026 on its website, cbse.gov.in. As per the schedule, CBSE Class 12 exams will start on 17 February 2026 and conclude on 9 April 2026, covering all subjects of major streams Science, Commerce, and Humanities.
Disclaimer: As per the CBSE website, these dates are tentative and subject to change. The final date will be announced after submission of the final list of candidates by the school.
This article provides the full overview of the Class 12 CBSE exam dates, important subjects, exam timings, and smart preparation tips to help students maximize their scores.
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Highlights for CBSE Class 12 Exam Datesheet for the Session of 2025-26
Particulars | Details |
Board Name | Central Board of Secondary Education |
Academic Session | 2025-26 |
Classes | Class 12 |
Official Website | https://www.cbse.gov.in/ |
Exam Start Date | 17th Feb 2026 |
Exam End Date | 10th Mar 2026 |
Exam Start Time | 10:30 am |
Exam End Time | 01:30 pm |
Download your CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 in 4 simple Steps
- Visit cbse.gov.in.
- Go to Latest @ CBSE or Examination Section.
- Click on “CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 PDF”.
- Download and save the PDF for future use.
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Practical Exam Dates for CBSE Class 12
The practical exams for Class 12 will be held from 1st January 2026 to 14th February 2026.
For winter-bound schools located in higher altitudes, the official practical exams have already begun from 6th November and will continue till 6th December.
Highlights for CBSE Class 12 (Practical exam) 2026
Events | Dates |
CBSE practical exams starting date | 1st Jan 2026 |
CBSE practical exams end date | 14th Feb 2026 |
CBSE practical exams starting date (winter school) | 6th Nov 2025 |
CBSE practical exams end date (winter school) | 6th Dec 2025 |
CBSE Written Exam Start Date | 17th Feb 2026 |
CBSE Written Exam Start Date | 10th Mar 2026 |
Key Instructions for Class 12 CBSE Board Students
- Attendance Requirement: A student needs to have a minimum of 75% attendance in order to be able to sit for the board examinations.
- Admit Card: Make sure you download the admit card from your school or the official CBSE portal once available.
- Reporting Time: Report to the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the start of the examination to avoid any last-minute hindrances.
- Stationery: Only carry permissible stationery along with your admit card and school ID card.
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