Tentative Schedule for CBSE 12th Commerce Stream Exams in 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the tentative schedule for the 12th-grade commerce stream exams in 2026. The exams will take place from February 17 to March 25, with specific dates for subjects like Business Studies, Economics, and Accountancy. Students can expect morning shift exams from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Further details regarding exam guidelines will be provided later. Stay informed about the complete schedule and prepare accordingly.

By Ambika Singh Sep 26, 2025, 11:02 IST

CBSE 12th Commerce Stream Exam Date Sheet

Announcement of Exam Dates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revealed the preliminary dates for the 12th-grade board examinations set for 2026. This announcement was made on Wednesday, detailing that the exams will take place from February 17 to March 25, 2026. Specifically, the commerce stream examinations will commence on February 18.

Let's explore the schedule for the 12th-grade commerce stream exams. Which subjects will be tested on which dates? For instance, when are the exams for business studies and economics scheduled?

Exam Schedule for 12th Commerce Stream Subjects
Date Subject
1. February 18, 2026 - Physical Education
2. February 21, 2026 - Business Studies, Business Administration
3. March 9, 2026 - Mathematics
4. March 12, 2026 - English Core/Functional
5. March 16, 2026 - Hindi Elective/Core
6. March 18, 2026 - Economics
7. March 20, 2026 - Marketing
8. March 23, 2026 - Political Science (for select students)
9. March 25, 2026 - Computer Science
10. March 28, 2026 - Accountancy

This table outlines the schedule for both main and optional subjects for the 12th Commerce stream. For additional optional subjects, please refer to the provided link.

Morning Shift Exams
The CBSE has confirmed that the board exams for 2026 will be conducted in the morning shift. The tentative schedule for the 10th and 12th-grade board exams has been published, covering students in Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams. According to the timetable, all 12th-grade examinations will occur from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Further guidelines regarding arrival times and dress code for the exam center will be communicated later.