The Central Board of Secondary Examination is expected to release the admit card for Class 10, 12 board exams five to six days before the commencement of examinations. The admit cards for private candidates have already been released by the board.
CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams are scheduled to start from February 17.
Students are also advised to preserve the admit card even after the exams conclude, as it may be required during result declaration or for admission to the next class. CBSE has directed schools to ensure that admit cards are printed clearly and carry the school stamp and authorised signature. Admit cards lacking these details will be considered invalid.
CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams are scheduled to start from February 17.
What should students carry to the examination hall?
- Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in
- Click on the Class 10 or Class 12 admit card link on the homepage (school login)
- Enter the school’s User ID, Password, and Security Pin
- Open the admit card dashboard
- Download the admit cards
- Print and give them to students after checking the details
CBSE previous year's release date
| Year | Admit card release date | Exam start date |
| 2025 | February 3 | February 15 |
| 2024 | February 5 | February 15 |
| 2023 | February 7 | February 15 |
| 2022 | April 12 | April 26 |
| 2021 | Issued to schools | May 4 |
Details to verify on CBSE admit card 2026
After downloading the CBSE admit card, students must carefully check all particulars printed on it. These include the student’s name, roll number, examination centre address, subject-wise exam dates, photograph and signature. Any discrepancy or mismatch should be immediately reported to the school authorities to ensure corrections are made well before the examinations.Students are also advised to preserve the admit card even after the exams conclude, as it may be required during result declaration or for admission to the next class. CBSE has directed schools to ensure that admit cards are printed clearly and carry the school stamp and authorised signature. Admit cards lacking these details will be considered invalid.
