CBSE Class 12 Datesheet: Check Final Time Table Here
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the national level secondary education certification body, has officially released the final datesheet for Class 12 Senior Secondary Board Examinations 2026. The exams are scheduled to begin on February 17, 026 and will run through early April 2026. The board has prepared the timetable after carefully considering subject combinations, entrance examination schedules, and evaluation logistics to ensure a smooth exam process for students, said a statement from the Board. The Board has also released the Class 10 date sheet today.
The examinations will start at 10:30 AM IST and will generally end by 1:30 PM or 12:30 PM depending on the subject. The date sheet includes a wide array of subjects offered under the senior secondary category.
Below is the final exam schedule with dates and subjects:
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Biotechnology (045), Entrepreneurship (066), Shorthand English (825), Shorthand Hindi (826)
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Physical Education (048)
Thursday, 19 February 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Engineering Graphics (046), Bharatanatyam Dance (057), Kuchipudi Dance (058), Odissi Dance (059) [10:30 AM to 12:30 PM], Manipuri Dance (060), Kathakali Dance (061), Horticulture (816), Cost Accounting (823)
Friday, 20 February 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Physics (042)
Saturday, 21 February 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Automotive (804), Fashion Studies (837)
Monday, 23 February 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Mass Media Studies (835), Design Thinking and Innovation (848)
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Accountancy (055)
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Beauty Wellness (807), Typography Computer Application (817)
Thursday, 26 February 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Geography (029)
Friday, 27 February 2026
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM:
Painting (049), Graphics (050), Sculpture (051), Applied Art Commercial Art (052)
Saturday, 28 February 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Chemistry (043)
Monday, 2 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Urdu Elective (003), Sanskrit Elective (022), Carnatic Music Vocal (031), Carnatic Music Melodic Instrumental (032) [10:30 AM to 12:30 PM], Carnatic Music Percussion Instrumental Mridangam (033), Kathak Dance (056), Urdu Core (303), Front Office Operations (810), Insurance (814), Geospatial Technology (818), Electrical Technology (819)
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Legal Studies (074)
Thursday, 5 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Psychology (037)
Friday, 6 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Punjabi (104), Bengali (105), Tamil (106), Telugu (107), Sindhi (108), Marathi (109), Gujarati (110), Manipuri (111), Malayalam (112)
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM:
Hindustani Music Melodic Instrumental (035), Hindustani Music Percussion Instrumental (036)
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM:
Health Care (813), Design (830)
Thursday, 12 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
English Elective (001), English Core (301)
Friday, 13 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Tourism (806), Air-Conditioning Refrigeration (827)
Saturday, 14 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Home Science (064)
Monday, 16 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Hindi Elective (002), Hindi Core (302)
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM:
Hindustani Music Vocal (034)
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Economics (030)
Thursday, 19 March 2026
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM:
Physical Activity Trainer (845)
Friday, 20 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Marketing (812)
Monday, 23 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Political Science (028)
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Retail (801), Artificial Intelligence (843) [10:30 AM to 12:30 PM]
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Informatics Practices (065), Computer Science (083), Information Technology (802)
Thursday, 27 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Biology (044)
Saturday, 28 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Business Studies (054), Business Administration (833)
Monday, 30 March 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
History (027)
Thursday, 2 April 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
National Cadet Corps (076)
Saturday, 4 April 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Sociology (039)
Monday, 6 April 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Knowledge Tradition Practices of India (073), Bhotia (188), Kokborok (191), Banking (811), Electronics Technology (820)
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Web Application (803)
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
Sanskrit Core (322), French (118), Taxation (822)
Thursday, 9 April 2026
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM:
Multi-Media (821), Data Science (844) [10:30 AM to 12:30 PM]
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM: Textile Design (829)
Students are advised to check their admit cards for specific instructions and are reminded that no communication devices are allowed in the examination centers. The timely release of this date sheet will help students plan their studies and families plan their visits accordingly.
This early announcement follows CBSE’s commitment to transparency and academic planning. Stakeholders, including schools, teachers, and students, can now prepare effectively for the 2026 session.
While preparing the schedule, CBSE considered key factors such as giving sufficient gaps between major subjects and ensuring students get enough time before national entrance examinations like JEE (Main). The board has also coordinated with NTA to ensure exam dates do not clash, suggesting that Class XI registration numbers be used during JEE application.
Teachers involved in evaluation will not be away from schools for long durations, ensuring regular classes for non-board students continue smoothly. CBSE stated that this early planning was possible because schools submitted their LOCs on time. Students can now focus on systematic study, reduce exam-related stress, and plan revision strategies better. The Board emphasized that all school heads and students can access and download the detailed date sheet from www.cbse.gov.in for further reference.
