The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the class 10 and 12 board exams from February 15, 2026. Over 40 lakh students have registered
to appear in the 10th and 12th board exams in February-March this year. CBSE class 10 exams will begin with English subject and end on March 18 with Artifical Intelligece, Computer applications and Information Technology papers. CBSE class 12 exams will begin on February 15 with Entrepreneurship subject and end on April 4 with Psychology exam. The Board will release the admit cards soon We have analysed previous trends to check when to expect the CBSE admit card this year. The board typically releases the admit cards 10-12 days prior to the exam. This year too, it is expected to be released on February 3 or 4. Once released, candidates will be able to check and download their admit cards. They should know that it is compulsory to take a printout of the admit card and valid ID proof to the exam hall. In case they fail to do so, they will not be allowed to appear in the exam.
CBSE Board Exams: When Were Admit Cards Released in Previous Years
| Year | Admit Card Release Date | Board Exam Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 February 2025 | 15 February 2025 |
| 2024 | 5 February 2024 | 15 February 2024 |
| 2023 | 7 February 2023 | 15 February 2023 |
| 2022 | 12 April 2022 | 26 April 2022 |
| 2021 | Issued to schools (no public date notified) | 4 May 2021 |
1. Student’s Name
2. Roll Number
3. Father and Mother’s Name
4. Student’s Photograph
5. School name and code
6. Exam Dates and Timings
7. Exam Centre and Address
8. Subject Name’s and codes
9. Important Exam Instructions
10. Student’s Signature
CBSE Admit Card 2026: Here's How to Download 10th, 12th Hall Ticket (Once Released)
- Step 1: Visit the official website: cbse.gov.in
- Step 2: Click on CBSE 10th/CBSE 12th private download link available on homepage
- Step 3: Submit the login credentials
- Step 4: CBSE Private Candidate Admit Card 2025 will appear on the screen
- Step 5: View and download the PDF
- Step 6: Keep it safe for future references














