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CBSE Releases Tentative Date Sheet for Class XII Board Examinations 2026: Exams to Begin 17th February

Likhith Likhith · September 25, 2025
Student hand holding blue pen writing on paper with CBSE logo announcing tentative date sheet for Class XII Board Examinations 2026 beginning 17th February featuring Career Plan B branding on dark blurred background

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the tentative date sheet for CBSE Class XII Board Examinations 2026. This early announcement gives students, teachers, and schools greater clarity and allows them to plan ahead for the academic session.

Key Highlights

  • Scope: The schedule covers main exams, sports quota exams, second board exams for Class X, and supplementary exams for Class XII.

  • Scale: Nearly 45 lakh candidates from India and 26 foreign countries will appear in 204 subjects.

  • Advance Planning: Since the date sheet is based on Class XI registration data (2025), schools and students can plan academic schedules and vacations more effectively.

Exam Timetable Details

  • First Paper: Exams begin on Tuesday, 17th February 2026, with Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, and Shorthand (English/Hindi).

  • Science Stream: Physics takes place on Friday, 20th February. Chemistry follows on Saturday, 28th February, while Biology is on Thursday, 27th March.

  • Commerce Stream: Business Studies is scheduled for Saturday, 21st February. Economics is on Wednesday, 18th March, and Accountancy is on Saturday, 28th March.

  • Humanities: Geography is on Thursday, 26th February. Psychology follows on Monday, 23rd February. Political Science is scheduled for Monday, 23rd March, and Sociology takes place on Saturday, 4th April.

  • Languages: English Core is scheduled for Thursday, 12th March, while Hindi Core is on Monday, 16th March.

  • Supplementary/Compartment Exams: These will run from 15th May to 1st June 2026.

Evaluation and Result Timeline

CBSE will start evaluating answer scripts 10 days after each exam and finish within 12 days. Consequently, students will receive their results on time.

👉 For example, evaluation of Physics (20th February) begins on 3rd March and ends by 15th March.

Benefits of Early Announcement

  • Students can organize their study schedules, practice revisions, and reduce stress.

  • Teachers can manage exam duties while coordinating vacations more smoothly.

  • Schools can allocate resources and streamline administration in advance.

Note for Stakeholders

CBSE has clarified that the schedule is provisional. However, the final version will depend on the candidate lists submitted by schools. The official date sheet will follow after registrations close.

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