Tentative Schedule for CBSE 12th Science Stream Exams Released

CBSE 12th Science Stream Exam Date Sheet

Exam Schedule Announcement: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled the provisional timetable for the 2026 board examinations. On Wednesday, the board disclosed the tentative dates for both 10th and 12th-grade assessments. The CBSE board exams are set to take place from February 17 to March 25, 2026. This announcement signals students to ramp up their study efforts in preparation for the upcoming exams.

Let’s delve into the complete exam schedule for the CBSE 12th Science stream, including the dates for Chemistry and Physics assessments.

Biotechnology Exam Scheduled for February 17
According to the provisional timetable released by CBSE, the 12th Science stream exams will commence on February 17. The optional subject for these students is Biotechnology. This marks the beginning of the board exams for 12th Science stream students. Let’s review the dates for the major subjects in this stream.

Date                   Subject
February 17, 2026, Biotechnology
February 18, 2026 Physical Education (Optional Subject)
February 20, 2026 Physics
February 23, 2026 Psychology (Optional Subject)
February 28, 2026 Chemistry
March 9, 2026, Mathematics
March 9, 2026 Applied Mathematics
March 12, 2026, English Core and Main
March 16, 2026 Hindi Core and Main
March 25, 2026 Computer Science
March 26, 2026, Biology

This table outlines the schedule for the main and optional subjects for the 12th Science board exams. For information regarding the exam schedule for other optional subjects, please refer to the provided link.

Morning Shift Exam Details
CBSE has confirmed that the 2026 board exams will be conducted in the morning shift for all streams, including the 12th Science stream. According to CBSE, the exams for 12th-grade students will take place from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Further guidelines on arrival times and dress code for students will be communicated later.