The Indus Zone Tech Desk | The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the final Class 12 Board Exam Date Sheet for 2026. The schedule has been made public almost 110 days before the exams, giving students enough time for planning and preparation.
According to the official timetable, the Class 12 Board Exams 2026 will be held from February 17 to April 9, 2026.
Important Notice for JEE Main 2026 Students
The Central Board of Secondary Education has also issued a special advisory for students applying for JEE Main 2026. To avoid any clash between board exam dates and entrance test timings, schools have been asked to share the Class 11 registration number of each JEE Main aspirant.
Students must enter this registration number in their JEE Main application form to ensure smooth coordination between exams.
The instruction to schools:
Schools must provide the Class 11 registration number to students applying for JEE Main so the exam authority can manage the timetable without interference between CBSE and entrance exam dates.
Schools must provide the Class 11 registration number to students applying for JEE Main so the exam authority can manage the timetable without interference between CBSE and entrance exam dates.
Exam Timings & Important Rules
Exam Time: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Expected Candidates: Around 45 lakh students from Class 10 and 12 combined
Subjects Offered: 204 subjects
Attendance Rule: Minimum 75% attendance required
Internal Assessment: Students must pass internal exams to appear for boards
Class 12 Exam Schedule 2026: Major Subjects
Here are key dates from the 2026 Class 12 timetable:
Date Subject
Feb 17, 2026 Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand
Feb 20, 2026 Physics
Feb 28, 2026 Chemistry
Mar 9, 2026 Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
Mar 12, 2026 English
Mar 18, 2026 Economics
Mar 23, 2026 Political Science
Mar 27, 2026 Biology
Apr 9, 2026 Multi-Media, Textile Design, Data Science (Final Exam)
Where to Download the 2026 Date Sheet
Students can download the full PDF timetable from the official CBSE website: cbse.gov.in.
The board has released the schedule early to help students prepare better and avoid confusion during the competitive exam season.
Key Highlights
Class 12 exams from Feb 17 – Apr 9, 2026
Advises schools to provide Class 11 registration numbers to JEE applicants
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM exam timing
45 lakh students expected to appear
Minimum 75% attendance required
Schedule planned considering JEE Main & other entrance exams
