CBSE Releases The Admit Cards For The Private Candidates; Get Updates  

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially issued admit cards to private candidates for Class 10 and Class 12 appearing in the 2026 board examinations. Eligible candidates can now access and download their hall tickets from the official CBSE website.

The Central Board of Secondary Education announced a new timetable for the 2026 board examinations for the private candidates who will take the test at the same time as regular students.

Timetable Schedule for Private Candidates

• Exam Start Date: February 17, 2026.

• Class 10 Exams: February 17 to March 11, 2026 (revised).

• Class 12 Exams: February 17 to April 10, 2026 (revised).

• Practical Exams: Held in February-March 2026 at the allotted theory exam centres.

Steps To Download the Admit Cards

• Browse the website link cbse.gov.in or cbseit.in. 

• Search and click on the link “Admit Card for Private Candidates”.

• Students can search using Application Number, Previous Roll Number & Year.

• Download the PDF and take a clear color printout.

CBSE has released important examination details for private candidates appearing in the 2026 board exams. The admit card is mandatory to bring for all students.

• Admit Cards Released: January 17, 2026.

• Exam Entry: A printed color admit card is mandatory.

• Syllabus: Same 2025–26 syllabus as regular students.

Students can check the revised date dhee on the CBSE website.