CBSE 12th Exam 2026: As per the latest announcement on its official X handle, CBSE has extended the last date for the process of marks verification and answer books revaluation for Class 12th students to June 7, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. CBSE started the applications for Verification and Re-evaluation of answer sheets on June 2, 2026. Earlier, the last date to apply for revaluation was set as June 6, 2026 (Midnight). The revaluation fee is Rs 25/- per question and Rs.100/- per answer book for verification of issues observed in supplied scanned copies. The revaluation process is conducted for students who obtained scanned copies of their answer sheets online. The fee can be paid only through online modes such as UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking. The entire revaluation process is conducted digitally. The CBSE officials received applications for scanned copies of answer sheets from around 4,04,319 students. The total number of answer sheets requested by students was 11,31,961, out of which CBSE digitally provided 8,98,214 answer sheets to students.
As per reports, CBSE will make a massive change in the board exam result system from next year, as students will no longer have to wait for their marksheets and answer sheets; instead, they will get their respective evaluated scanned copy of their answer sheets directly in their DigiLocker account. The board has taken this action to bring complete transparency to examinations and the checking of copies.
Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, on May 27, 2026, admitted that there were “some discrepancies” in the ongoing CBSE Class 12 revaluation process and said the government has taken responsibility for the matter. Assuring students that corrective measures would be taken and accountability fixed at every level, he said no grievance related to the evaluation or revaluation process would remain unresolved. Speaking after a meeting with officials of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Pradhan said the authorities are committed to addressing students’ concerns and ensuring transparency in the process.
The Central Board of Secondary Education reopened the CBSE 12th revaluation registration portal on May 20 after fixing a technical issue. Students could apply for a photocopy of answer sheet until May 25. In a press note issued, the CBSE informed that the website had been facing heavy traffic over the past few days, making it prone to disruptions. “In an attempt to ensure that no student is left behind,” the board said it was extending the deadline for obtaining scanned answer books.
Only students who receive a photocopy can request revaluation for CBSE 12th Class 2026. The link for revaluation will be available starting May 26. The final date to apply for revaluation is May 29. In an X post, the board said, 1,27,146 applications for obtaining 3,87,399 scanned answer books were submitted successfully by May 20 (7:30 PM).
The CBSE 12th Result 2026 was declared on May 13, 2026, by the exam authority. The CBSE Class 12th Result 2026 was declared in online mode through various government portals. This year, the CBSE 12th Exam 2026 was conducted from February 17 to April 10, 2026. Over 18 lakh students had appeared for the CBSE Class 12th board exams 2026.
Latest Updates:
- CBSE begins the marks verification and answer books revaluation process for Class 12th students from June 2, 2026.
- CBSE has extended the last date for obtaining scanned copies of evaluated answer books for Class 12 Board Examinations 2026 till May 25
- The CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 has been announced on May 13, 2026, by the board authorities.
- CBSE 12th results 2026 was declared on May 13, 2026, at cbse.gov.in.
- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Board Exams annually in pen-and-paper mode. Each exam has a duration of 3 hours.
- As per the marking scheme provided by CBSE, each subject carries a total of 100 marks. The theory component is allotted 70-80 marks, while the remaining marks are designated for practical exams.
CBSE 12th Board Exam 2026 - Key Highlights
Students can check the key highlights related to the CBSE Class 12 Board Examination 2026 from the table below.
| Features |
Details |
| Exam Name |
Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12th Examination |
| Short Name |
CBSE Class 12th |
| Conducting Body |
Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Exam Level |
Higher Secondary |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline |
| Exam Duration |
3 hours |
| Frequency |
Annually |
| Total Marks |
500 |
| Official website |
cbse.gov.in |
| Students Appeared |
17,68,968 |
Students appeared for their CBSE 12th board exam 2026 visited the official website for the latest updates on the CBSE 12th board examination 2026. The board issued a press release comprising the results of the statistics, as they uploaded the results at the official websites - cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in.
Students who will be appearing for the CBSE 12th board exams next year can download the CBSE 12th question papers 2026. Practising sample and question papers will allow aspirants to get an idea of the syllabus and types of questions that may be asked in the examination.
Also Check - CBSE Class 12th Study Material
CBSE 12th Result 2026
Students could check their CBSE 12th Result 2026 through various ways, like SMS, Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) or call, DigiLocker, or by visiting and signing into the official CBSE website. The board uses the 9-point scale system to evaluate the students’ performance in the CBSE 12th exams 2026. After the provisional CBSE 12th mark sheets are released on the official website, the students will also be receiving their official CBSE 12th mark sheet 2026 a few weeks after the results.
CBSE Class 12th Result 2026: How to apply for Revaluation?
- Visit the official CBSE website.
- Log in using the required credentials.
- Apply for a photocopy of the evaluated answer book first (if required as per current process).
- Carefully check the scanned answer sheet and note any unchecked answers or marking issues.
- Select the required service such as verification of marks or re-evaluation.
- Choose the subject and specific question numbers correctly before submitting the request.
- Pay the applicable CBSE re-evaluation fee through the online payment mode.
CBSE Exam Class 12 Dates 2026
Students appeared for the CBSE 12th exam 2026 could check the important dates related to the annual board exams from the official website. They could download the CBSE 12th exam date sheet 2026 from the official CBSE website with the help of the following steps:
- Go to the official website of CBSE - cbse.gov.in
- Go to the “main website” tab and then click on it
- Navigate to the “Latest @CBSE” section
- Click on the link for Circular and Datesheet for Main Exam 2026
- CBSE class 12 exam date sheet 2026 will be displayed on your screen
- Download and save the CBSE 12th date sheet and refer to it while preparing for the exams
CBSE 12th Final Date Sheet 2026 - Download PDF
The CBSE Date Sheet 2026 was released on the official website. Students could check the CBSE 12th date sheet 2026 in the table below:
| DAY & DATE |
TIME |
SUBJECT CODE |
SUBJECT NAME |
| Tuesday, 17th February 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
045 |
Biotechnology |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
066 |
Entrepreneurship |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
825 |
Shorthand (English) |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
826 |
Shorthand (Hindi) |
| Wednesday, 18th February 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
048 |
Physical Education |
| Thursday, 19th February 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
046 |
Engineering Graphics |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
057 |
Bharatanatyam – Dance |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
058 |
Kuchipudi – Dance |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
059 |
Odissi – Dance |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
060 |
Manipuri – Dance |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
061 |
Kathakali – Dance |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
816 |
Horticulture |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
823 |
Cost Accounting |
| Friday, 20th February 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
042 |
Physics |
| Saturday, 21st February 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
054 |
Business Studies |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
833 |
Business Administration |
| Monday, 23rd February 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
037 |
Psychology |
| Tuesday, 24th February 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
837 |
Fashion Studies |
| Wednesday, 25th February 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
804 |
Automotive |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
817 |
Typography & Computer Application |
| Thursday, 26th February 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
029 |
Geography |
| Friday, 27th February 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
049 |
Painting |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
050 |
Graphics |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
051 |
Sculpture |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
052 |
Applied Art (Commercial Art) |
| Saturday, 28th February 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
043 |
Chemistry |
| Monday, 2nd March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
003 |
Urdu Elective |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
022 |
Sanskrit Elective |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
031 |
Carnatic Music Vocal |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
032 |
Carnatic Music Mel Ins. |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
033 |
Carnatic Music Per. Ins. (Mridangam) |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
056 |
Kathak – Dance |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
303 |
Urdu Core |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
810 |
Front Office Operations |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
814 |
Insurance |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
818 |
Geospatial Technology |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
819 |
Electrical Technology |
| Thursday, 5th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
835 |
Mass Media Studies |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
848 |
Design Thinking & Innovation |
| Friday, 6th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
035 |
Hindustani Music Mel Ins. |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
036 |
Hindustani Music Per. Ins. |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
813 |
Health Care |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
830 |
Design |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
847 |
Electronics & Hardware |
| Saturday, 7th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
841 |
Yoga |
| Monday, 9th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
041 |
Mathematics |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
241 |
Applied Mathematics |
| Tuesday, 10th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
809 |
Food Production |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
824 |
Office Procedures & Practices |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
836 |
Library & Information Science |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
842 |
Early Childhood Care & Education |
| Wednesday, 11th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
034 |
Hindustani Music Vocal |
| Thursday, 12th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
001 |
English Elective |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
301 |
English Core |
| Friday, 13th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
806 |
Tourism |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
827 |
Air-conditioning & Refrigeration |
| Saturday, 14th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
064 |
Home Science |
| Monday, 16th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
002 |
Hindi Elective |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
302 |
Hindi Core |
| Tuesday, 17th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
104 |
Punjabi |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
105 |
Bengali |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
106 |
Tamil |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
107 |
Telugu |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
108 |
Sindhi |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
109 |
Marathi |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
110 |
Gujarati |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
111 |
Manipuri |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
112 |
Malayalam |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
113 |
Odia |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
114 |
Assamese |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
115 |
Kannada |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
116 |
Arabic |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
117 |
Tibetan |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
120 |
German |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
121 |
Russian |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
123 |
Persian |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
124 |
Nepali |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
125 |
Limboo |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
126 |
Lepcha |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
189 |
Telugu Telangana |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
192 |
Bodo |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
193 |
Tangkhul |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
194 |
Japanese |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
195 |
Bhutia |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
196 |
Spanish |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
197 |
Kashmiri |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
198 |
Mizo |
| Wednesday, 18th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
030 |
Economics |
| Thursday, 19th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
845 |
Physical Activity Trainer |
| Friday, 20th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
812 |
Marketing |
| Monday, 23rd March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
028 |
Political Science |
| Tuesday, 24th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
807 |
Beauty & Wellness |
|
10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
843 |
Artificial Intelligence |
| Wednesday, 25th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
065 |
Informatics Practices |
|
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
083 |
Computer Science |
|
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
802 |
Information Technology |
| Thursday, 27th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
044 |
Biology |
| Saturday, 28th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
055 |
Accountancy |
| Monday, 30th March 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
027 |
History |
| Wednesday, 1st April 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
805 |
Financial Market Management |
|
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
808 |
Agriculture |
|
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
828 |
Medical Diagnostics |
|
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
831 |
Salesmanship |
| Thursday, 2nd April 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
076 |
National Cadet Corps (NCC) |
|
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
834 |
Food Nutrition & Dietetics |
| Saturday, 4th April 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
039 |
Sociology |
| Monday, 6th April 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
073 |
Knowledge Tradition & Practices of India |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
188 |
Bhoti |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
191 |
Kokborok |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
811 |
Banking |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
820 |
Electronics Technology |
| Tuesday, 7th April 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
803 |
Web Application |
| Wednesday, 8th April 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
118 |
French |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
801 |
Retail |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
822 |
Taxation |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
829 |
Textile Design |
| Thursday, 9th April 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
322 |
Sanskrit Core |
| 10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
821 |
Multi-Media |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
844 |
Data Science |
| Friday, 10th April 2026 |
10:30 am – 01:30 pm |
074 |
Legal Studies |
CBSE 12th Exam 2026: Marks Distribution
The CBSE board 12th exam marks distribution 2026 has been released for each subject for CBSE class 12 board exams on November 18, 2025. Students appearing for the upcoming board exam can check the table below for subject-wise CBSE 12th marks distribution into theory, practicals and internal assessment.
| Subjects |
Theory |
Practicals |
Project |
Internal Assessment |
Total |
| English |
80 |
- |
- |
20 |
100 |
| Hindi |
80 |
- |
- |
20 |
100 |
| Mathematics |
80 |
- |
- |
20 |
100 |
| Physics |
70 |
30 |
- |
- |
100 |
| Chemistry |
70 |
30 |
- |
- |
100 |
| Biology |
70 |
30 |
- |
- |
100 |
| History |
80 |
- |
20 |
- |
100 |
| Political Science |
80 |
- |
20 |
- |
100 |
| Geography |
70 |
30 |
- |
- |
100 |
|
Economics
|
80 |
- |
20 |
- |
100 |
| Business Studies |
80 |
- |
20 |
- |
100 |
| Accountancy |
80 |
- |
20 |
- |
100 |
Download CBSE 12th Marks Distribution 2026
CBSE 12th Admit Card 2026
The exam authority has released the CBSE 12th Admit Card 2026 on its official website. Students must carry their admit card and school ID to their respective exam centres on all exam days. If a student fails to produce their CBSE admit card on the exam day, they will not be permitted to enter the examination centre and write their exam. Students are advised to carefully verify the following details mentioned on their CBSE 12th admit card 2026:
| Full name of the student |
Name of student’s parents |
Student’s Date of Birth |
| Student’s Photograph and Signature |
Admit Card ID |
Names of the subjects student is appearing for along with the subject codes |
| Name and Details of the Examination Centre |
School Code |
Centre Code |
| Exam Dates and Timings |
Stamp and Signature of School Authority |
Guidelines for the students |
CBSE 12th Exam Pattern 2026
Students must thoroughly go through the latest CBSE 12th exam pattern and adopt the right preparation strategy for the annual board examination. Students must be aware of the following key points about the CBSE 12th exam pattern and marking scheme:
- As per the new CBSE 12th exam pattern, competency-based questions will carry 40% weightage, objective-type questions will carry 20% weightage and the short/long answer questions will carry 40% weightage
- The paper for each subject will be 100 marks
- Students must secure a minimum of 33% in every subject and overall to qualify for the CBSE 12th exams
- Students need to cover the entire CBSE 12th exam syllabus for their respective subjects for the annual board examination
- CBSE 12th exams will be conducted in the offline mode (pen and paper format)
CBSE 12th Board Syllabus 2026
Along with the CBSE 12th exam pattern, students must also thoroughly go through the CBSE 12th Syllabus 2026. By developing a good understanding of the exam syllabus, students will be able to perform well in the class 12 board examination. Students can download the latest CBSE class 12 syllabus from the official website of CBSE. The exam syllabus, marking scheme and exam pattern will be different for different subjects.
CBSE 12th Previous Year Papers
Along with going through the latest exam syllabus and marking scheme, students must also go through and practise as many CBSE class 12 sample papers 2026 as possible. By solving the sample papers and previous year's papers, students will get an idea of what they need to prepare for the annual board examinations 2026.
CBSE 12th Exam 2026: Preparation Tips for Students
Students must keep the following preparation tips to prepare well for the CBSE 12th exams 2026:
- Take breaks as and when required
Students have to put in long hours of study and hard work to prepare well for the CBSE 12th board exams. However, students should also prioritise rest while preparing for the exam.
- Complete NCERTs first and then move on to reference books
NCERTs are essential for the CBSE 12th board examination. Students must thoroughly study and go through their NCERTs before they move on to the other reference books.
- Self-made notes will help you in the long run
Students must focus on making their notes, which could either be digital or handwritten. This will aid them in faster revision and better retention of the content.
- Have your exam preparation strategy
Students must come up with the exam preparation strategy which suits them the best. Students should focus on their strengths and weaknesses and plan their preparation accordingly.
Revision is the key to preparing well for the CBSE 12th exam 2026. Students should revise their notes frequently for better understanding and retention.
- Solve CBSE 12th previous year papers
Students must go through and solve as many CBSE 12th previous year papers as possible. The previous year's papers, students will get an idea of the direction they have to work in
- Practice class 12 sample tests/mock tests
Students should also practise as many sample tests and mock tests to get a better idea of how to approach the exam in real-time.
- Stick to a healthy daily routine
While preparing for the CBSE 12th board exams, students often lose out on balance in their daily routine. Thus, students are advised to stick to a healthy daily routine to avoid feeling burned out while preparing for the exam.
CBSE 12th Exam 2026: Instructions for the students
On all exam days, students must adhere to the following guidelines and instructions mentioned on their CBSE 12th admit card:
- Students must only use blue/black pen for writing the exam.
- They must reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
- No such electronic devices like calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches etc. will be allowed inside the exam hall.
- Students must carry the hardcopy of their CBSE 12th admit card to the examination centre on all exam days, no soft copies of the admit card will be allowed or accepted.
- They must ensure that they are wearing their proper school uniform and carrying their school ID and CBSE 12th admit card to the examination centre on all exam days.