CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026, Check CBSE 12th Tentative Exam Schedule

CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026, Check CBSE 12th Tentative Exam Schedule

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Garima SihagUpdated on 25 Sep 2025, 10:58 AM IST
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The CBSE board has released the tentative CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 on September 24, 2025, for the final examination. The CBSE 12 exams will begin from February 17 and will end on April 9, 2026. To download the CBSE 12th date sheet PDF 2026 online, students can visit the official website at cbse.gov.in. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct practical examinations in January and February 2026. The admit card for the CBSE 12th exam 2026 will be released by the first week of February 2026 and will be distributed to the students by their respective schools.
Tentative CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026

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  1. CBSE Class 12 Exam Dates 2026
  2. Official Tentative CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026
  3. How to Download CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026?
  4. List of CBSE Class 12 Major and Minor Subjects
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026, Check CBSE 12th Tentative Exam Schedule
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026

In 2026, approximately 45 lakh students are expected to appear in the exam. Teachers will need to check more than one crore CBSE answer sheets. The CBSE Class 12 result for the 2026 exam will be released on May 20, 2026. Notably, the previous year's CBSE Class 12 date sheet was published on November 20, 2024. The CBSE Class 12 datesheet 2026, covering all streams (science, commerce, and arts), is released as a single PDF file. Read further to learn in detail about the CBSE 12th exam date below.

CBSE Class 12 Exam Dates 2026

The 12th exams will cover the complete, current CBSE syllabus 2025-26, and students will be required to study it from the prescribed textbooks. Students will not have the option to choose their CBSE 12th examination dates. Here is the complete timeline for the CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2026:

ParticularsDetails
Tentative CBSE 12 board exam date sheet release date 2026September 24, 2025 2025
Final CBSE 12th date sheet 2026November 2025
CBSE 12th practical exam dates 2026 (winter-bound schools)November to December 2025
CBSE 12th practical exam dates 2026 (For all other CBSE-affiliated schools)January and February 2026
CBSE Board 12th exam start dateFebruary 17, 2026
CBSE Board 12th exam end dateApril 9, 2026
CBSE Board 12th result dateMay 20, 2026 (tentative)

Official Tentative CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026

The CBSE Class 12 date sheet 2026 includes the exam dates, subjects, and days on which the examinations are scheduled to be conducted. Students can check the tentative dates for all three streams including science, arts, and commerce.

DatesDaySubject
February 17, 2026TuesdayBiotechnology
Entrepreneurship
Shorthand (English)
Shorthand (Hindi)
February 18, 2026WednesdayPhysical Education
February 19, 2026ThursdayEngineering Graphics
Bharatnatyam- Dance
Kuchipudi- Dance
Odissi- Dance
Manipuri- Dance
Kathakali- Dance
Horticulture
Cost Accounting
February 20, 2026FridayPhysics
February 21, 2026SaturdayBusiness Studies
Business Administration
February 23, 2026MondayPsychology
February 24, 2026TuesdayFashion Studies
February 25, 2026WednesdayAutomotive
Typography and Computer Application
February 26, 2026ThursdayGeography
February 27, 2026FridayPainting
Graphics
Sculpture
Applied Arts (Commercial Arts)
February 28, 2026SaturdayChemistry
March 2, 2026MondayUrdu Elective
Sanskrit Elective
Carnatic Music Vocal
Carnatic Music Mel Ins
Carnatic Music Per Ins Mridangam
Kathan- Dance
Urdu Core
Front Office Operations
Insurance
Geospatial Technology
Electrical Technology
March 3, 2026TuesdayLegal Studies
March 5, 2026ThursdayMass Media Studies
Design Thinking and Innovation
March 6, 2026FridayHindustani Music Mel Ins
Hindustani Music Per Ins
Health Care
Design
Electronics and Hardware
March 7, 2026SaturdayYoga
March 9, 2026MondayMathematics
Applied Mathematics
March 10, 2026TuesdayFood Production
Office Procedures and Practices
Library and Information Science
Early Childhood Care and Education
March 11, 2026WednesdayHindustani Music Vocal
March 12, 2026ThursdayEnglish Elective
English Core
March 13, 2026FridayTourism
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
March 14, 2026SaturdayHome Science
March 16, 2026MondayHindi Elective
Hindi Core
March 17, 2026TuesdayPunjabi
Bengali
Tamil
Telugu
Sindhi
Marathi
Gujarati
Manipuri
Malayalam
Odia
Assamese
Kannada
Arabic
Tibetian
German
Russian
Persian
Nepali
Limboo
Lepcha
Telugu Telangana
Bodo
Tangkhul
Japanese
Bhutia
Spanish
Kashmiri
Mizo
March 18, 2026WednesdayEconomics
March 19, 2026ThursdayPhysical Activity Trainer
March 20, 2026FridayMarketing
March 23, 2026MondayPolitical Science
March 24, 2026TuesdayBeauty and Welmess
Artificial Intelligence
March 25, 2026WednesdayInformatics Practices
Computer Science
Information Technology
March 27, 2026FridayBiology
March 28, 2026SaturdayAccountancy
March 30, 2026MondayHistory
April 1, 2026WednesdayFinancial Market Management
Agriculture
Medical Diagnostics
Salesmanship
April 2, 2026ThursdayNational Cadet Corps (NCC)
Food Nutrition and Dietetics
April 4, 2026SaturdaySociology
April 6, 2026MondayKnowledge Tradition and Practices of India
Bhoti
Kokborok
Banking
Electronics Technology
April 7, 2026TuesdayWeb Application
April 8, 2026WednesdayFrench
Retail
Taxation
Textile Design
April 9, 2026ThursdaySanskrit Core
Multi-Media
Data Science

How to Download CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026?

Students can download the CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 from the official website of CBSE. Here are a few simple steps to download the PDF:

  • Visit the official website of CBSE at cbse.gov.in.
  • On the homepage, students will find the 'CBSE 12 date sheet 2026' under the 'Latest@CBSE' section.
  • Click on the link and download the PDF.
  • Students can print the date sheet for easier access.
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List of CBSE Class 12 Major and Minor Subjects

Major Subjects are generally considered foundational and are often required or highly recommended for further studies, whereas minor subjects offer students greater choice and specialisation:

CBSE 12th Major Subjects

  • Science Stream:
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics
    • Biology/Biotechnology
    • English (Core)
  • Commerce Stream:
    • Accountancy
    • Business Studies
    • Economics
    • Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
    • English (Core)
  • Humanities/Arts Stream:
    • History
    • Political Science
    • Geography
    • Economics
    • English (Core)

CBSE 12th Minor Subjects

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Beauty & Wellness
  • Financial Markets Management
  • Typography & Computer Application
  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Textile Design
  • Marketing
  • Fashion Studies
  • Yoga
  • Early Childhood Care & Education
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Kathak - Dance
  • Bharatnatyam Dance
  • Kuchipudi - Dance
  • Odissi - Dance
  • Manipuri - Dance
  • Kathakali - Dance
  • Web Application
  • Horticulture
  • Legal Studies
  • Sanskrit Core
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC)
  • Information Technology
  • Shorthand (English)
  • Punjabi
  • Bengali
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Sindhi
  • Marathi
  • Gujarati
  • Manipuri
  • Malayalam
  • Odia
  • Assamese
  • Kannada
  • Arabic
  • Tibetan
  • French
  • German
  • Russian
  • Persian
  • Nepali
  • Limboo
  • Lepcha
  • Telugu Telangana
  • Bodo
  • Tangkhul
  • Japanese
  • Bhutia
  • Spanish
  • Kashmiri
  • Mizo
  • Hindustani Music Vocal
  • Hindustani Music Mel Ins
  • Hindustani Music Per Ins
  • Automotive
  • Health Care
  • Cost Accounting
  • Shorthand (Hindi)
  • Urdu Elective
  • Sanskrit Elective
  • Knowledge, Tradition & Practices of India
  • Urdu Core
  • Front Office Operations
  • Insurance
  • Geospatial Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Taxation
  • Carnatic Music Vocal
  • Carnatic Music Mel Ins
  • Carnatic Music Perc Ins
  • Multimedia
  • Food Production
  • Office Procedures & Practices
  • Design
  • English Elective
  • Business Administration
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Tourism
  • Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration
  • Salesmanship
  • Painting
  • Graphics
  • Sculpture
  • App/Commercial Art
  • Biotechnology
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Retail
  • Banking
  • Electronic Technology
  • Library & Info. Science
  • Food Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Agriculture
  • Mass Media Studies

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Has CBSE released date sheet 2026?
A:

The board has released the tentative CBSE 12th date sheet PDF 2026. The final CBSE 12th date sheet is expected to be released in November 2025, along with the practical exam dates.

Q: When will the CBSE Class 12 examination 2026 be held?
A:

As per the tentative CBSE 12th date sheet 2026, the examination will be held from February 17 to April 9, 2026. 

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Hello,

The date of 12 exam is depends on which board you belongs to . You should check the exact date of your exam by visiting the official website of your respective board.

Hope this information is useful to you.

Hello,

Class 12 biology questions papers 2023-2025 are available on cbseacademic.nic.in , and other educational website. You can download PDFs of questions papers with solution for practice. For state boards, visit the official board site or trusted education portal.

Hope this information is useful to you.

Hello Pruthvi,

Taking a drop year to reappear for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a well-defined process. As a repeater, you are fully eligible to take the exam again to improve your score and secure a better rank for admissions.

The main procedure involves submitting a new application for the KCET through the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website when registrations open for the next academic session. You must pay the required application fee and complete all formalities just like any other candidate. A significant advantage for you is that you do not need to retake your 12th board exams. Your previously secured board marks in the qualifying subjects will be used again. Your new KCET rank will be calculated by combining these existing board marks with your new score from the KCET exam. Therefore, your entire focus during this year should be on preparing thoroughly for the KCET to achieve a higher score.

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I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Yes, you can switch from Science in Karnataka State Board to Commerce in CBSE for 12th. You will need a Transfer Certificate from your current school and meet the CBSE school’s admission requirements. Since you haven’t studied Commerce subjects like Accountancy, Economics, and Business Studies, you may need to catch up before or during 12th. Not all CBSE schools accept direct admission to 12th from another board, so some may ask you to join Class 11 first. Make sure to check the school’s rules and plan your subject preparation.



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For the 12th CBSE Hindi Medium board exam, important questions usually come from core chapters like “Madhushala”, “Jhansi ki Rani”, and “Bharat ki Khoj”.
Questions often include essay writing, letter writing, and comprehension passages. Grammar topics like Tenses, Voice Change, and Direct-Indirect Speech are frequently asked.
Students should practice poetry questions on themes and meanings. Important questions also cover summary writing and translation from Hindi to English or vice versa.
Previous years’ question papers help identify commonly asked questions.
Focus on writing practice to improve handwriting and presentation. Time management during exams is key to answering all questions effectively.