2025-09-01

CBSE Class 12 Exams

The CBSE Class 12 Exams are expected to be conducted from 17th February to 4th April,2026, in a pen-and-paper mode. The CBSE Class 12 Exam Datesheet is expected to be released in November 2025, whereas the CBSE Class 12 Admit Card will be released in February 2026.

  • The CBSE Class 12 Practical Examination will include both internal assessment and external practicals, which vary depending on the subject. 30 marks are given for practicals in the lab-based subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
  • The CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern 2026 includes 40% of the competency-based questions, 20% of MCQs, and 40% includes short and long-answer questions.
  • Most of the subjects follow the 80+20 (Theory+Internal) marks format or 70+30(Theory+Practical) marks according to the subject type.