The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is getting ready to release the admit cards for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams in 2026. Schools will be able to download these admit cards from the official CBSE website. Students must then collect their admit cards from their respective schools. Without this admit card, no student will be allowed to sit for their exams.
Reports suggest that the admit cards could be released around February 3, 2026 . The CBSE will make the admit cards available online only for schools. School authorities will need to log in to the official website, download the admit cards for all their students, and then get them signed by the school principal.
Students are reminded that they need to collect their admit card from their school. It is a very important document and must be carried to the examination center on every exam day. Students will not be permitted to enter the exam hall if they do not have their admit card. To collect the admit card from school, students will need to get it signed by themselves and one of their parents or guardians.
The admit card contains essential information such as the student's name, roll number, parents' names, the dates and timings of the exams, and the address of the exam center. It also includes important guidelines that students must follow during the examinations.
How Schools Can Download Admit Cards
Once the CBSE releases the admit cards, school officials can follow these simple steps to download them:
- Go to the official CBSE website:cbse.nic.in
- Look for the link related to CBSE Class 10 and 12 admit cards 2026 and click on it.
- A new page will open.
- Enter the required school login details.
- Submit the details to access the admit cards.
- A list of admit cards for all students will appear.
- Schools should save and download these admit cards.
- Finally, print the admit cards and have them signed by the school principal before distributing them to students.
Important Information About Admit Cards
Exam Dates: The CBSE Class 12 exams are scheduled to take place between February 17 and April 10, 2026 . The exact dates for Class 10 exams will also be mentioned on the admit card.
Collecting Your Admit Card: Students will collect their admit cards from their schools. For regular students, this is the only way to get their admit card.
Mandatory Document: It is crucial to understand that appearing for the exam without an admit card is not allowed. It is a compulsory document for all exam days.
Checking Details: Students must carefully check all the details on their admit card. This includes:
- Student's Name
- Roll Number
- Parents' Names
- Date of Birth (for Class 10)
- Exam Dates and Times
- Exam Centre Name and Address
- Important Guidelines
Errors on Admit Card: If any student finds any mistake or error on their admit card, they should report it to their school authorities immediately. The school will then help get the admit card corrected.
Signature Requirement: Both the student and one parent or guardian must sign the admit card before it is collected from the school.
For Private Students: CBSE has already released admit cards for private students. They can download them directly from the official website using their login details.
