The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the CBSE Class 12th Date Sheet 2026 on October 30, 2025 in official website cbse.nic.in. According to the Timetable released by the Central Board of Education, the CBSE Class 12 Exams will be conducted from February 17, 2026 to April 9, 2026.

Students are advised to check the timetable attached below to prepare for the Class 12 CBSE Board Exam date sheet 2026. Completing the CBSE Class 12 exam syllabus and knowing the CBSE 12th exam pattern are mandatory to succeed in the exams. 

The theory examinations are expected to be held on the above-mentioned dates. On the other hand, the Practical Exams for CBSE class 12th are expected to be held between January and February 2026.

The exam duration is 3 hours (9.00 am to 12.30 pm). The CBSE Class 12 Datesheet 2026 mentions the Exam dates, duration, subjects and other guidelines. Students can download the timetable and use it for their exam preparation.

CBSE Class 12 Examination: Highlights

Here are the highlights to remember for the CBSE 12th Examination.

Particulars	Details
Board name	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Official Website	cbse.gov.in
Timetable release date	October 2025
CBSE Practical exams 2026	January 2026 – February 2026
CBSE 12th Exams 2026	February 17, 2026 – April 9, 2026
Exam timings	10.20 AM – 1.30 PM

CBSE 12th Exam Datesheet 2026 details:

The Class 12 CBSE Board datesheet 2026 is available below. 

CBSE 12th Exam Datesheet 2026 (Tentative):

Dates	Subject’s name
February 17, 2026	Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (English and 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 Dance, 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 and practices, Library & Information Service, 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 and 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 Science

How to Download CBSE Date Sheet 2026 Class 12 PDF?

Follow these steps to download the CBSE date sheet 2026 PDF online,

• Navigate to the website cbse.gov.in 
• Click on the “CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 PDF Download” link.
• You can now preview the CBSE 12th datesheet on the screen.
• Download the file and save it for future reference.

How to prepare for the CBSE 12th Board Examination, 2026? 

• Complete the entire syllabus given in NCERT Textbooks and cover the questions given in the book.

• Create a personal study schedule and allocate time to each subject and section.
• Keep up your consistency. Monitor your progress regularly by taking regular mock tests.
• Don’t memorise everything, try to understand the concepts. It’ll help you solve all the questions effectively.
• Balance your study schedule. Continuous learning can lead to burnout.
• Create subject-specific strategies for each subject to avoid boredom and distractions
• Focus on the CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2026 to know the pattern and repeated questions of the Examinations.
• Maximize focus and minimize distractions.

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CBSE Exam Day Instructions:

Here are some of the general instructions and guidelines for students to follow before going to the exam,

• Reach the exam centre before 30 to 45 minutes to avoid last minute rush.
• Carry your CBSE Class 12th admit card 2026. Without an admit card, they won’t be allowed to write the examination.
• Avoid carrying electronic gadgets like Mobile phones, Smart watches and calculators to the exam hall.
• Avoid involving in any kind of Malpractice.

All the Best for your Exam Preparation!

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