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    CBSE PCB Exam Dates 2026: Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology Exam Dates by CBSE (PDF)

    CBSE PCB Exam Dates 2026: Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology Exam Dates by CBSE (PDF)

    Priyanka DasguptaUpdated on 17 Feb 2026, 10:53 AM IST

    The PCB stands for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects for the Science stream. The CBSE PCB exam date 2026 has been announced and it has started from February 17, 2026. The CBSE 12th exam will be concluded on March 27, 2026. The CBSE Class 12 PCB exam schedule 2026 for all subjects is available on the official website at cbse.gov.in. Each subject for PCB consists of 100 marks, with 30 marks allotted for practical and 70 marks for theory.

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    1. CBSE 12th PCB Exam Date 2026 (Subject-wise)
    2. CBSE 12th PCB Exam Date 2026 Overview
    3. How to Download CBSE PCB Exam Datesheet 2026?
    CBSE PCB Exam Dates 2026: Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology Exam Dates by CBSE (PDF)
    CBSE PCB Exam Dates 2026

    The CBSE Class 12th PCB exam is conducted in offline mode in several exam centres across the country. Students can go through the subject-wise CBSE Class 12 timetable 2026 for PCB from this article. It is important to understand the schedule and create a study plan accordingly. The CBSE PCB exam date sheet 2026 download link is also available here, which includes the subject-wise exam dates and exam timings.
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    CBSE 12th PCB Exam Date 2026 (Subject-wise)

    Students can go through the subject-wise exam dates from the table given below. Here, we have shared the complete schedule for the CBSE 12th Science stream.

    Exam DateSubjects

    February 17, 2026

    Biotechnology

    February 19, 2026

    Engineering Graphics

    February 20, 2026

    Physics

    February 21, 2026

    Automotive

    February 26, 2026

    Geography

    February 28, 2026

    Chemistry

    March 6, 2026

    Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Sindhi, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Arabic, Tibetan, German, Russian, Persian, Nepali, Limbo, Lepcha, Telugu Telangana, Bodo, Tangkhul, Japanese, Bhutia, Spanish, Kashmiri, Mizo

    March 9, 2026

    Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

    March 12, 2026

    English Elective, English Core

    March 16, 2026

    Hindi elective and Hindi core

    March 25, 2026

    Informatics Practices, Computer Science, Information Technology

    March 27, 2026

    Biology

    CBSE 12th PCB Exam Date 2026 Overview

    The detailed overview of the PCB exam date for CBSE Class 12 has been made available in the table given below.

    Particulars
    Details

    Conducting authority

    Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

    Exam

    CBSE Class 12 PCB Exam 2025-26

    Exam date

    February 17 to April 10, 2026

    Exam timing

    10.30 AM to 1.30 PM

    Mode of exam

    Offline

    Duration

    3 hours

    Total marks

    100 (theory: 70 marks + practical: 30 marks)

    Official website

    cbse.gov.in

    How to Download CBSE PCB Exam Datesheet 2026?

    Students can download the CBSE PCB exam datesheet 2026 from the official website and check the detailed schedule before the examination.

    • Visit the official website of CBSE at cbse.gov.in.

    • Click on the academic website.

    • On the notice board, click on the CBSE 12th date sheet 2025-26.

    • Download the PDF and make sure to print it out for further reference.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the date of the CBSE exam 2026 for PCB?
    A:

    The CBSE PCB exam date 2026 has been released, and it has started from February 17, 2026.

    Q: What is the PCB practical exam date 2026 for Class 12?
    A:

    The CBSE 12th practical exam for PCB commenced on January 1, 2026.

    Q: When will the CBSE 12th admit card 2026 be released?
    A:

    The CBSE 12th admit card has been released on February 3, 2026.

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