The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rescheduled the exam dates of subjects that were earlier slated to be held on 3rd March 2026. The revised date is 10th April 2026.
The following table provides the details of the updates for CBSE Class Xth exam:
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Class |
Subject |
Earlier Date |
New Date |
|
XIIth Class CBSE |
Legal Studies |
3rd March 2026 |
10th April 2026 |
Important Dates CBSE Class 12th:
|
Details |
Dates |
|
Date Sheet Release Date |
October 30th 2025 |
|
Theory Exam Start Date |
February 17th 2026 |
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Revised Theory Exam End Date |
April 10th 2025 |
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Practical Exam Dates (All Schools) |
January 1st 2026- February 14th 2026 |
|
Practical Exam Dates (Winter-bound Schools) |
November 6th- December 6th 2026 |
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Exam Timing |
10:30 AM- 1:30 PM |
|
Reading Time |
15 minutes before the start of exam |
|
Exam Duration |
90 minutes to 3 hours |
|
Admit Card Availability |
January 2026 |
|
Result |
May 2026 |
Important points to remember:
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CBSE has mandated that all students must have 75% attendance to be eligible to appear for CBSE Boards exam
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Students should download the admit card from the respective school or CBSE portal
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Students should bring all the required stationery along with the admit card to the exam hall
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Students should reach the exam at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam
Best CBSE Class XIIth study Materials
Disha Publication offers a wide range of Class XIIth reference books, covering subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics, English core, etc. Designed in an exam-friendly manner, these books are packed with PYQs, model question papers, toppers’s answer sheet and trend analysis, enabling a student to consolidate his/her preparation for CBSE exam and laying the foundations of future competitive exams.
FAQs
Q1. Why has CBSE rescheduled the class 12 board exam dates in 2026?
Ans. CBSE typically reschedules exams due to clashes with national events, elections, weather conditions, or competitive exams. The board aims to ensure fair access and smooth logistics for all students.
Q2. Which class 12 subjects are most affected by the CBSE rescheduled dates?
Ans. Core subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Business Studies and regional languages are often impacted first. Students should check the revised date sheet subject-wise to avoid preparation gaps.
Q3. Will the CBSE rescheduled exam dates affect Class 12 practical exams or internal assessments?
Ans. In most cases, practical exams and internal assessments remain unchanged. However, schools may receive separate CBSE notifications if alignment adjustments are required.
Q4. How can students download the revised CBSE Class 12 date sheet after rescheduling?
Ans. The updated date sheet is released on the official CBSE website and circular portal. Students should rely only on official PDFs to avoid misinformation on social media.
Q5. Does the CBSE exam rescheduling impact college admissions or CUET timelines?
Ans. CBSE coordinates closely with major admission bodies to prevent overlap. Revised exam dates rarely affect CUET or university admission schedules, but students should monitor official updates.
