The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the Class 12 Board Exam Time Table 2026 for all streams Science, Commerce, and Arts. According to the CBSE notification, the Class 12 exams will begin from February 17, 2026, and conclude on April 9, 2026.
This year, the board has ensured a balanced schedule to help students prepare effectively across all major subjects. take a detailed look at the subject-wise exam dates and timings below.
| Date | Subjects | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb (Tue) | Biotechnology (045), Entrepreneurship (066), Shorthand (Eng) (825), Shorthand (Hindi) (826) | |
| 18 Feb (Wed) | Physical Education (048) | |
| 19 Feb (Thu) | Engineering Graphics (046), Bharatnatyam Dance (057), Kuchipudi (058), Odissi (059), Manipuri (060), Kathakali (061), Horticulture (816), Cost Accounting (823) | |
| 20 Feb (Fri) | Physics (042) | |
| 21 Feb (Sat) | Automotive (804), Fashion Studies (837) | |
| 23 Feb (Mon) | Mass Media Studies (835), Design Thinking & Innovation (848) | |
| 24 Feb (Tue) | Accountancy (055) | |
| 25 Feb (Wed) | Beauty & Wellness (807), Typography & Computer Application (817) | |
| 26 Feb (Thu) | Geography (029) | |
| 27 Feb (Fri) | Painting (049), Graphics (050), Sculpture (051), Applied Art (052) | |
| 28 Feb (Sat) | Chemistry (043) |
| Date | Subjects | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar (Mon) | Urdu Elective (003), Sanskrit Elective (022), Carnatic Music Vocal (031), Carnatic Music Mel. Ins. (032), Carnatic Music Per. Ins. (033), Kathak (056), Urdu Core (303), Front Office Operations (810), Insurance (814), Geospatial Tech (818), Electrical Tech (819) | |
| 3 Mar (Tue) | Legal Studies (074) | |
| 5 Mar (Thu) | Psychology (037) | |
| 6 Mar (Fri) | Punjabi (104), Bengali (105), Tamil (106), Telugu (107), Sindhi (108), Marathi (109) | |
| 13 Mar (Fri) | Tourism (806), Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration (827) | |
| 14 Mar (Sat) | Home Science (064) | |
| 16 Mar (Mon) | Hindi Elective (002), Hindi Core (302) | |
| 17 Mar (Tue) | Hindustani Music Vocal (034) | |
| 18 Mar (Wed) | Economics (030) | |
| 19 Mar (Thu) | Physical Activity Trainer (845) | |
| 20 Mar (Fri) | Marketing (812) | |
| 23 Mar (Mon) | Political Science (028) | |
| 24 Mar (Tue) | Retail (801), Artificial Intelligence (843) | |
| 25 Mar (Wed) | Informatics Practices (065), Computer Science (083), Information Technology (802) | |
| 27 Mar (Fri) | Biology (044) | |
| 28 Mar (Sat) | Business Studies (054), Business Administration (833) | |
| 30 Mar (Mon) | History (027) |
| Date | Subjects | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr (Wed) | Financial Market Management (805), Agriculture (808), Medical Diagnostics (828), Salesmanship (831) | |
| 2 Apr (Thu) | National Cadet Corps (076), Food Nutrition & Dietetics (834) | |
| 4 Apr (Sat) | Sociology (039) | |
| 6 Apr (Mon) | Knowledge Tradition & Practices of India (073), Bhoti (188), Kokborok (191), Banking (811), Electronics Tech (820) | |
| 7 Apr (Tue) | Web Application (803) | |
| 8 Apr (Wed) | Sanskrit Core (322), French (118), Taxation (822) | |
| 9 Apr (Thu) | Multi-Media (821), Textile Design (829), Data Science (844) |
Most Theory Exams: 10:30 AM โ 01:30 PM
Skill-Based/Vocational Papers: 10:30 AM โ 12:30 PM
Admit Card Mandatory: Students must carry their CBSE Admit Card 2026 to the examination centre.
Arrive Early: Reach at least 30 minutes before the exam starts to avoid last-minute stress.
Stationery Check: Bring your own pens, pencils, and required materials.
No Gadgets Allowed: Mobile phones, smartwatches, and calculators (except allowed ones) are strictly prohibited.
Follow Instructions: Listen carefully to the invigilatorโs announcements before the paper begins.
Revise NCERT textbooks thoroughly, as most questions are directly based on them.
Focus on sample papers and previous yearsโ question papers.
Take proper rest before each exam โ your mind works best when fresh.
Maintain a balanced schedule โ avoid over-studying the night before.
The CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026 provides a clear roadmap for students to plan their preparation efficiently. Whether youโre from Science, Commerce, or Arts, this timetable ensures sufficient gaps for revision and relaxation.
Stay calm, stay focused, and keep revising smartly โ your hard work will pay off! โจ
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