CBSE Class 12 Datesheet 2026 Out. Get all Details here
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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
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Check the complete CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2025 date sheet below.
Date
Day
Time
Subject Code
Subject Name
17 Feb 2026
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
045
Biotechnology
066
Entrepreneurship
825
Shorthand (English)
826
Shorthand (English)
18 Feb 2026
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
048
Physical Education
19 Feb 2026
Thursday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
046
Engineering Graphics
057
Bharatnatyam – Dance
058
Kuchipudi – Dance
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
059
Odissi – Dance
060
Manipuri – Dance
061
Kathakali – Dance
816
Horticulture
819
Cost Accounting
20 Feb 2026
Friday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
042
Physics
21 Feb 2026
Saturday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
804
Automotive
837
Fashion Studies
23 Feb 2026
Monday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
835
Mass Media Studies
848
Design Thinking and Innovation
24 Feb 2026
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
055
Accountancy
25 Feb 2026
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
807
Beauty & Wellness
817
Typography & Computer Application
26 Feb 2026
Thursday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
029
Geography
27 Feb 2026
Friday
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
049
Painting
050
Graphics
051
Sculpture
052
Applied Art (Commercial Art)
28 Feb 2026
Saturday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
043
Chemistry
2 Mar 2026
Monday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
003
Urdu Elective
022
Sanskrit Elective
031
Carnatic Music – Vocal
032
Carnatic Music – Mel Ins
033
Carnatic Music – Percussion Ins (Mridangam)
063
Kathak – Dance
809
Urdu Core
814
Front Office Operations
815
Insurance
818
Geospatial Technology
819
Electrical Technology
3 Mar 2026
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
074
Legal Studies
5 Mar 2026
Thursday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
037
Psychology
6 Mar 2026
Friday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
104
Punjabi
105
Bengali
106
Tamil
107
Telugu
108
Sindhi
110
Marathi
111
Manipuri
112
Malayalam
113
Odia
114
Assamese
115
Kannada
116
Arabic
117
Tibetan
120
German
121
Russian
123
Persian
124
Nepali
125
Limboo
126
Lepcha
192
Bodo
193
Tangkhul
194
Japanese
195
Bhutia
196
Spanish
197
Kashmiri
198
Mizo
7 Mar 2026
Saturday
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
841
Yoga
847
Electronics & Hardware
9 Mar 2026
Monday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
041
Mathematics
241
Applied Mathematics
10 Mar 2026
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
809
Food Production
834
Office Procedures & Practices
836
Library & Information Science
842
Early Childhood Care & Education
11 Mar 2026
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
035
Hindustani Music – Mel Ins
036
Hindustani Music – Percussion Ins
801
Health Care
830
Design
12 Mar 2026
Thursday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
001
English Elective
301
English Core
13 Mar 2026
Friday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
806
Tourism
827
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration
14 Mar 2026
Saturday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
064
Home Science
16 Mar 2026
Monday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
002
Hindi Elective
302
Hindi Core
17 Mar 2026
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
034
Hindustani Music – Vocal
18 Mar 2026
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
030
Economics
19 Mar 2026
Thursday
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
845
Physical Activity Trainer
20 Mar 2026
Friday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
812
Marketing
23 Mar 2026
Monday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
028
Political Science
24 Mar 2026
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
801
Retail
843
Artificial Intelligence
25 Mar 2026
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
065
Informatics Practices
083
Computer Science
802
Information Technology
27 Mar 2026
Friday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
044
Biology
28 Mar 2026
Saturday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
054
Business Studies
833
Business Administration
30 Mar 2026
Monday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
027
History
1 Apr 2026
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
805
Financial Market Management
808
Agriculture
828
Medical Diagnostics
831
Salesmanship
2 Apr 2026
Thursday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
076
National Cadet Corps (NCC)
834
Food Nutrition & Dietetics
4 Apr 2026
Saturday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
039
Sociology
6 Apr 2026
Monday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
073
Knowledge Tradition & Practices of India
188
Bhoti
191
Kokborok
811
Banking
820
Electronics Technology
7 Apr 2026
Tuesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
803
Web Application
8 Apr 2026
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
112
Sanskrit Core
118
French
822
Taxation
9 Apr 2026
Thursday
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
821
Multi-Media
829
Textile Design
844
Data Science
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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Frequently Asked Questions
When do the CBSE Class 12 board exams 2026 start?
As per the officially released date sheet, the CBSE Class 12 board exams 2026 start on 17th February 2026, covering all subjects across the Science, Commerce and Humanities streams.
Who releases the CBSE Class 12 date sheet and where?
The date sheet is released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on its official website, cbse.gov.in.
What is the exam timing for CBSE Class 12 2026?
Most CBSE Class 12 papers are held from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, though some subjects have shorter durations as noted in the official date sheet.
How can I download the CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 PDF?
Visit cbse.gov.in, go to the "Latest @ CBSE" or Examination section, click on the CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 PDF link, and download and save the file.
Are the CBSE Class 12 2026 exam dates final?
As per the CBSE website, the dates are tentative and subject to change. The final schedule is confirmed after schools submit the final list of candidates.
Has CBSE released the syllabus for Class 12 in 2026?
Yes, CBSE has already released the Class 12 syllabus for the 2025–26 academic session on its official website. Students can download the updated subject-wise syllabus from the CBSE Academics Portal.
Will there be 12th board exams in 2026?
Yes, CBSE will conduct the Class 12 board exams in 2026 as per the annual exam pattern. The exams will be held offline at designated centres across India.
