The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release admit cards for Class 10 and 12 board theory exams in 2026. The exams are scheduled to begin on February 17, 2026 . Students must collect their admit cards from their respective schools. School principals will download and distribute these hall tickets to registered students.
Admit Card Distribution
The CBSE will host hall tickets online. Access is limited to schools. Principals are instructed to download and distribute the admit cards to students before the exams commence. Students need their admit cards for entry into the examination hall on all exam days.
Exam Schedule and Student Numbers
Approximately 45 lakh students are expected to take the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams in 2026. These exams cover over 204 subjects.
Key Exam Dates
CBSE Class 12 board exams start on February 17 and conclude on April 9, 2026 .
CBSE Class 10 board exams will occur in two phases:
- Phase 1: February 17 to March 9, 2026.
- Phase 2: May 15 to June 1, 2026.
Special examinations for Class 10 sports and Olympiad students will only be held during the second phase.
Admit Card Contents
The CBSE admit card for 2026 board examinations includes essential details. These include the student’s name, roll number, school and examination centre details, photograph, subject names and codes, exam schedule, admit card ID number, date of birth, and the examination name.
Eligibility Criteria
Students must meet minimum eligibility criteria to appear for board examinations. A minimum of 75 percent attendance is required. Students also need internal assessment scores. They must have studied all prescribed subjects for two academic years.
School Download Process
School officials can download admit cards by following these steps:
- Visit the CBSE official website: cbse.nic.in .
- Click the link for “CBSE Class 10 and 12 Admit Card 2026”.
- Log in using school credentials.
- Enter required details and submit.
- Admit cards for all students will display on screen.
- Print hall tickets and obtain the principal’s signature before distribution.