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

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the admit cards for the 2026 Class 10 and 12 board examinations. These cards are available for download through the official CBSE portal, but students cannot download them directly; schools must handle the process. The exams will start on February 17, 2026, and students are urged to stay in touch with their schools to receive their admit cards. This article outlines the steps to download the admit cards, the details included on them, and the importance of having the admit card for exam entry.
By Ambika Singh Feb 3, 2026, 15:34 IST

Admit Cards Now Available for Download


The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued the admit cards for the Class 10 and 12 board examinations scheduled for 2026. These hall tickets can now be accessed on the official CBSE website. However, regular students are unable to download their admit cards directly. Instead, school administrations must log in to the examination portal using their credentials to download and distribute the admit cards to students.

When Will the Exams Begin?

The board examinations for both classes will commence on February 17, 2026. Students are advised to maintain regular communication with their schools to ensure they receive their admit cards promptly. Entry to the examination center will not be permitted without the admit card.


Steps to Download the Admit Card

To download the admit cards for Class 10 and 12, follow these steps:



  1. Visit the official website - cbse.gov.in


  2. Click on the examination portal link


  3. Scroll down to find the admit card and center material link for the main examination 2026


  4. Click on the admit card link for Class 10/Class 12


  5. Log in using your user ID and password


  6. Your admit card will be displayed



Details Included on the Admit Card

The admit card will contain the following information:



  1. Student's name


  2. Roll number


  3. School number


  4. Center number


  5. Photograph


  6. Subjects including relevant codes


  7. Examination dates


  8. Admit card ID


  9. Date of birth


  10. Name of the examination



Schools must download the CBSE admit cards exclusively from the official portal. The link for the admit cards has been activated on the CBSE website, but this service is only available through school logins. Principals and authorized school officials will log in to the examination portal using their user ID and password. After downloading the admit cards, schools must carefully verify all the information.

Importance of the Admit Card

Before distributing the admit cards to students, it is mandatory for the principal to sign and stamp them with the school seal. It is the responsibility of the schools to ensure that each student receives the correct hall ticket before the examination.


Schedule for Class 10 Board Exams

The Class 10 board exams conducted by CBSE will take place from February 17 to March 11, 2026, while the Class 12 exams will continue until April 10, 2026. Students must carry a printed copy of their admit card to the examination center on each exam day. They should arrive at the center on time and adhere to all instructions provided on the admit card. Entry to the examination hall will not be allowed without the admit card.