The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the tentative date sheet for Class 12 Science examinations 2026. Students can check the schedule on the official website, cbse.gov.in. Approximately 45 lakh candidates are expected to appear for 204 subjects across Classes X and XII. This includes students from India and 26 countries abroad. Alongside the written exams, CBSE will also conduct practical exams, evaluation of answer scripts, and post-result activities to ensure timely declaration of results.
CBSE class 12th tentative schedule for Science stream
While the board has released a combined schedule for all the examinations, students from the science stream can check tentative exam dates for their subjects below:
Tentative evaluation schedule
CBSE follows a structured process for evaluating answer scripts:
- Evaluation starts: About 10 days after the exam of each subject.
- Duration: Typically 12 days to complete evaluation.
- Example: If the Class XII Physics exam is on 20th February 2026, evaluation will likely start on 3rd March 2026 and conclude by 15th March 2026.
This schedule ensures that results are prepared and released efficiently, allowing students to plan for higher education admissions without delay.
How to check the date sheet
Students can easily access the tentative date sheet by following these steps:
- Visit cbse.gov.in.
- Go to the “Examinations” section.
- Click on “CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026”.
- Download or view the PDF to check exam dates and subjects.
Important points for students
The date sheet released by CBSE is tentative, so students are advised to regularly check the official website for any updates or changes. In addition to the theory exams, practical exams are conducted separately, and students should confirm their practical schedules with their respective schools to avoid any last-minute confusion. For effective preparation, students should start revising according to the date sheet, focus on their weak areas first, and practice previous years’ question papers to get a clear understanding of the exam pattern and question types.
