The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Class 12 Board Exams 2026 datesheet. Examinations will begin on February 17, 2026 , concluding on April 9, 2026 . Students can download the official schedule from cbse.gov.in.
Exam Dates at a Glance
All Class 12 board examinations will run from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM . The full datesheet provides specific subject timings and details. Candidates must refer to the official PDF for complete information and instructions regarding exam day protocols.
CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2026 Timetable
| Date | Subject(s) |
| February 17, 2026 | Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (English), Shorthand (Hindi) |
| February 18, 2026 | Physical Education |
| February 19, 2026 | Engineering Graphics, Bharatnatyam (Dance), Kuchipudi Dance, Odissi Dance, Manipuri Dance, Kathakali Dance, Horticulture, Cost Accounting |
| February 20, 2026 | Physics |
| February 21, 2026 | Business Studies, Business Administration |
| February 23, 2026 | Psychology |
| February 24, 2026 | Fashion Studies |
| February 25, 2026 | Automotive, Typography and Computer Application |
| February 26, 2026 | Geography |
| February 27, 2026 | Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, Applied Art |
| February 28, 2026 | Chemistry |
| March 2, 2026 | Urdu Elective, Sanskrit Elective, Carnatic Music Vocal, Carnatic Music Mel Ins, Carnatic Music Per Ins Mridangam, Kathak Dance, Urdu Core, Front Office Operations, Insurance, Geospatial Technology, Electrical Technology |
| March 3, 2026 | Legal Studies |
| March 5, 2026 | Mass Media Studies, Design Thinking and Innovation |
| March 6, 2026 | Hindustani Music Mel Ins, Hindustani Music Per Ins, Healthcare, Design, Electronics and Hardware |
| March 7, 2026 | Yoga |
| March 9, 2026 | Mathematics, Applied Mathematics |
| March 10, 2026 | Food Production, Office Procedures and Practices, Library and Information Science, Early Childhood Care and Education |
| March 11, 2026 | Hindustani Music Vocal |
| March 12, 2026 | English Elective, English Core |
| March 13, 2026 | Tourism, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration |
| March 14, 2026 | Home Science, Hindi Elective |
| March 16, 2026 | Hindi Core |
| March 17, 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 18, 2026 | Economics, Physical Activity Trainer |
| March 20, 2026 | Marketing |
| March 23, 2026 | Political Science |
| March 24, 2026 | Beauty and Wellness, Artificial Intelligence |
| March 25, 2026 | Informatics Practices, Computer Science, Information Technology |
| March 27, 2026 | Biology |
| March 28, 2026 | Accountancy |
| March 30, 2026 | History |
| April 1, 2026 | Financial Market Management, Agriculture, Medical Diagnostics, Salesmanship |
| April 2, 2026 | National Cadet Corps, Food Nutrition and Dietetics |
| April 4, 2026 | Sociology |
| April 6, 2026 | Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India, Boti, Kokborok, Banking, Electronics Technology |
| April 7, 2026 | Web Application |
| April 8, 2026 | French, Retail, Taxation, Textile Design |
| April 9, 2026 | Sanskrit Core, Multimedia, Data Science |
Accessing the Datesheet
Students must download the full Class 12 datesheet PDF from the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in . Verifying all subject codes and exam times is crucial for preparation. The official document provides complete exam guidelines and instructions for all candidates. Students should regularly check the CBSE website for any potential updates or announcements regarding the examinations.
