CBSE Class 12 Admit Card 2026 - Release Date

The CBSE Class 12 Admit Card 2026 has been officially released by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for students appearing in the 2026 board examinations. This admit card is a vital document that every Class 12 student must carry to the examination centre. Without it, students will not be permitted to enter the exam hall or attend board papers.

The board exams for Class 12 are scheduled to begin on February 17, 2026 and continue until April 10, 2026. With the admit cards now released, here is everything you need to know — from how to download your admit card to important details and guidelines before the exams.

Latest Update – CBSE Class 12 Admit Card 2026 Released

• CBSE has released the Class 12 Admit Cards for Board Exams 2026. Regular students must collect their admit cards through their respective schools, while private candidates can directly download the hall ticket online.
• The admit cards are now available on the official CBSE Pariksha Sangam portal and can be accessed by schools using authorized login credentials.
• Board exams for Class 12 start on February 17, 2026 and the final exam is scheduled for April 10, 2026.
• Students must carry the original printed admit card on the day of every exam — photocopies or digital versions alone may not be accepted.

1.0CBSE Class 12 Admit Card Important Dates

The Class 12 schedule usually runs parallel to that of Class 10, though the exam duration is often longer due to the variety of elective subjects. The tentative dates pertaining to the CBSE Class 12 Exams are given below:

2.0How to Download CBSE Class 12 Admit Card

The procedure remains divided between regular school-going students and those appearing privately.

For Regular Students

Regular students cannot download the admit card from the public portal.

• Schools access the Pariksha Sangam portal using their institutional LoC (List of Candidates) credentials.
• The school downloads and prints the cards for all Science, Commerce, and Humanities students.
• Mandatory: Students must collect the card from their school, ensuring it has the Principal’s signature and the School Stamp.

For Private Candidates

1. Visit the official CBSE portal: cbse.gov.in.
2. Click on the "Private Candidates" section.
3. Select the "Admit Card" download option.
4. Login using your Application Number, Previous Roll Number, or Full Name.
5. Print the admit card in color (recommended) for better clarity of the photograph.

3.0Details Mentioned in the CBSE Class 12 Admit Card

Because Class 12 involves different streams, students should verify their specific subject codes carefully. The card includes:

• Student Profile: Full Name, Roll Number, Mother’s Name, Father’s Name, and Date of Birth.
• Physical Identification: Candidate’s Photograph and scanned Signature.
• Centre Information: Exam Centre Name, Centre Code, and School Code.
• Subject Schedule: A list of subjects (e.g., Physics, Accountancy, History) with their specific Subject Codes and Exam Dates.
• Authorisations: Signature of the Controller of Examinations and a designated space for the School Principal’s signature.

4.0Important Instructions for Students Regarding Admit Card for Class 12 Exams

The Class 12 Board exams are high-stakes; following these instructions is non-negotiable:

• Reporting Time: You must be inside the exam center at least 30 minutes before the reporting time.
• The Signature Check: Admit cards without the Principal’s signature will not be accepted at the exam centres.
• Dress Code: Regular students must wear their official school uniform. Private candidates should wear simple, formal clothes.
• Prohibited Items: Smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, and log tables (unless provided) are strictly banned.
• Invigilator Signature: Ensure the room invigilator signs your admit card in the designated space for each subject on the day of the exam.
• Preserve for College: Keep your CBSE Class 12 admit card safe even after the exams conclude.