CBSE Board Exams 2026 Admit Card OUT: Exam Dates, Download Steps, Key Instructions Inside

Big news for students appearing in the CBSE 10 & 12 board exams as the Central Board of Secondary Education has issued admit cards for the upcoming Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2026 scheduled to begin later this month.

The hall tickets are now available on the official CBSE examination portal, but regular students will not be able to download them independently. Instead, the responsibility of verifying and distributing the admit cards should be of the respective schools.

CBSE Board Exams 2026 Dates

According to the board's schedule, the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 examinations will commence on February 17th. Class 10 exams will conclude on March 11th while Class 12 exams will run until April 10th.

Students must stay in contact with their schools and collect their admit cards well in advance, as entry to the examination hall will not be permitted without a valid hall ticket.

Schools to Download Admit Cards via Pariksha Sangam Portal

CBSE has enabled the admit card download facility exclusively through the Pariksha Sangam portal.

School principals and authorised officials must log in using their school credentials to access the admit cards.

Once downloaded, schools are required to verify all student details carefully.

Each admit card must be signed by the school principal and stamped with the school seal before being issued to students.

CBSE has made it clear that schools are accountable for ensuring that students receive error-free admit cards on time.

Regular students are not required to visit the CBSE website or log in individually to obtain their hall tickets.

Private Candidates Can Download Admit Cards Directly

In contrast, private candidates appearing for the CBSE board exams are allowed to download their admit cards directly from the official CBSE website. They can log in using details such as their application number, previous roll number, or other required credentials.

Private candidates are advised to cross-check all information printed on the admit card. In case of any discrepancy, they must contact CBSE immediately to get the issue rectified before the examinations begin.

Key Details Mentioned on CBSE Admit Card

The CBSE admit card carries essential information, including Student's name and roll number, examination centre details, Subject names and subject codes, exam dates and reporting time & Important exam-day instructions.

Students should carefully review all details after receiving their hall ticket. Any error should be reported to the school authorities without delay.

CBSE has said that students must carry a printed copy of the admit card to the examination centre on every exam day.Failure to produce the admit card may result in denial of entry to the examination hall.