CBSE Class 10 & 12 Admit Card 2026 Expected Soon; Private Cards Out

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released admit cards for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams 2026 for private candidates on its official website cbse.gov.in. Exams for both classes are scheduled to begin from 17 February 2026 as per the final datesheet. For regular students, the admit cards are anticipated to be issued in early February 2026, typically a few days before the start of the board examinations. Schools will receive the admit cards via the official login portal and distribute them to students.

How to Download CBSE Board Exam Admit Card 2026?

CBSE board exam admit cards for private candidates are available online. The typical steps to download are:

1. Visit the official website cbse.gov.in.
2. Click on the relevant link for the CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 Admit Card 2026.
3. Enter your login credentials (roll number/registration number and date of birth).
4. Submit and download the hall ticket PDF.
5. Print a hard copy for examination day.

Students must check all personal and exam details on the admit card carefully.

CBSE Board Exam 2026: Dates and Schedule

The CBSE board exams for Class X and XII are scheduled to start from 17 February 2026, with the timetable already published on the board’s official portal. Regular students should expect their admit cards a few days before these dates. Both Class 10 and 12 hall tickets contain important information such as exam dates, subject codes, roll number, exam centre details and crucial instructions for candidates.

Important Instructions for Students

Students appearing in the CBSE board exams should keep the following in mind:

• Admit card is mandatory for exam entry; no candidate will be allowed without it.
• Carry a valid photo ID (such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID or School ID) along with the admit card.
• Report to the examination centre on time with all required documents.
• Follow the exam-day guidelines printed on the hall ticket carefully.

Regular students and parents are advised to keep checking cbse.gov.in for the latest updates on admit card release and download procedures.