The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is hosting a live webcast on 13 February 2026 around 11 AM IST for about two hours to explain the modalities of the CBSE Board Exams 2026. This event comes just days ahead of the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations which are scheduled to begin from 17 February 2026. The webcast aims to ensure that schools, teachers, principals and examination staff clearly understand updated procedures, reforms and evaluation methods ahead of the large-scale exams. It will be streamed on CBSE’s official YouTube channel, and schools have been asked to make arrangements for collective viewing under the supervision of the school principal.
Time, Platform and Who Should Watch?
- Date: 13 February 2026
- Time: 11 AM IST onwards
- Platform: Official CBSE YouTube channel (search BoardExams@CBSE or use the provided live link)
- Audience: School principals, teachers of Classes 9-12, exam staff and students interested in understanding exam rules.
The session will begin with a keynote address by the CBSE Chairperson and cover important aspects that will govern the smooth conduct of board exams.
Why Does the Webcast Matter?
The CBSE webcast is intended to clear up misinformation and anxiety that often circulates before board exams and to guide schools on protocol and policy implementation. It will outline reforms that students and staff should be aware of before the exams start. Topics expected to be covered include:
On-Screen Marking for Class 12
CBSE is rolling out On-Screen Marking (OSM) for the Class 12 board exams — a digital evaluation method where scanned answer sheets are assessed on computers. This is designed to reduce manual errors and improve transparency.
Second Exam Option for Class 10
For Class 10 students, a second board examination option will be discussed. This optional exam gives students an additional opportunity to improve performance or take the exam again under specific conditions.
Exam Paper Structure and Reforms
The webcast will help clarify structural changes in question papers — such as subject-wise divisions in Class 10 Science and Social Science — and how students should approach these formats.
What Students Should Know Ahead of Exams?
- The CBSE board exams will be held from 17 February to 10 April 2026 for Classes 10 and 12 across India and in some international locations.
- Nearly 46 lakh students from over 31,000 schools will participate at more than 8,000 centres domestically and abroad.
- Schools are mandated to ensure internet access and technical setups to view the webcast.
Students and school authorities can benefit from attending or watching the live webcast to stay informed about updated guidelines, evaluation procedures and exam-day protocols that will apply for the CBSE Board Examinations 2026.