CBSE Class 10 and 12 Admit Cards Released for 2026 Board Exams

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially issued the admit cards for the upcoming Class 10 and Class 12 examinations. With both board exams scheduled to commence on February 17, these hall tickets serve as mandatory credentials for entry into the examination centers.

IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS: CBSE 2026 Hall Tickets Now Available

• Status: Admit cards for Class 10 and 12 have been released.
• Exam Start Date: February 17, 2026.
• Release Context: This follows last year’s timeline (February 3 release).
• Mandatory Document: Students cannot enter the exam hall without a valid admit card.

Continuing the trend from the previous year—when cards were released on February 3—students must coordinate with their respective school authorities to collect their official documents, as schools are responsible for the formal distribution process.

The admit card 2026 includes details such as the student’s name, roll number, school number, centre number, photograph, subjects with their respective codes, exam dates, admit card ID, date of birth, and the exam name. It will also specify the name and address of the examination centre along with other important instructions that candidates must follow during the examination.

The Board exams for the 2026 session mark a shift for Class 10 students, as CBSE will conduct board exams twice within a single academic year. The first phase is scheduled from February 17 to March 10, while the second optional phase will be held from May 15 to June 1, 2026.

Meanwhile, CBSE students, as young as those studying in Class 3, will likely find computational-thinking skills integrated in all subjects as the Board prepares to implement an AI-focused curriculum.

A draft artificial intelligence (AI) and computational thinking curriculum developed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for classes 3 to 12 also focuses on introducing foundational concepts of AI in the lower classes, along with advanced computational thinking and AI as compulsory subjects in classes 9 and 10, official sources said.

CBSE Board Exams 2026: How to Download Your Admit Card

1. Access the Portal: Navigate to the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
2. Locate the Link: Select the “Admit Card” link prominently displayed on the homepage.
3. Authenticate: Enter your required credentials, including your User ID and Password.
4. Save the Document: Click to download the digital copy of your admit card.
5. Print & Secure: Print a hard copy immediately and save a digital backup for future reference.