The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a prestigious national-level educational board that administers Class 10 and Class 12 exams in India and overseas. The CBSE's primary functions are to prescribe academic syllabi, organize test schedules, create question papers and declare results.

CBSE is India's sole board with a pan-India and international presence, serving over 25,000 schools in India and 26 other countries. These schools include Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, private independent schools (self-financed) and government schools in Delhi, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

The board operates via a network of ten regional offices, ensuring effective administration and cooperation. These offices are located in Delhi, Chennai, and Guwahati.

Every year, CBSE updates and issues the date sheet, syllabus and examination norms to ensure high educational standards and uniformity across its affiliated schools. The board is committed to delivering outstanding education and creating a well-rounded learning environment that prepares students for higher education and professional careers.

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CBSE Class 12 Exam Schedule Overview

Every year, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) publishes the official date sheet for the Class 12 board exams in December or January. Students can find the date sheet on the CBSE's official website, www.cbse.gov.in..

Practical Exams

• Announcement: The practical exam dates are announced around January.
• Examination Period: Practical exams are usually conducted in January and February.

Written Exams

• Examination Period: The written board exams follow the practicals, with dates specified in the official date sheet.

Results

After the conclusion of the written exams, CBSE declares the final results on its official website.

Compartment Exams

Students who do not pass any one subject must appear for compartment exams. The dates for the compartment exams are separately announced by the CBSE.

Details Mentioned in CBSE Class 12th Date Sheet

Students appearing for board exams through the date sheet of the board exam of CBSE Class 12th are required to cross-check and verify the following details.

Names of the Subjects
Subject Codes
Important Examination Dates
Board Exam Guidelines for Each Subject
Other Exam Schedule Details

Students are advised to carefully review the date sheet and ensure all information is correct.

CBSE Class 12th Admit Card

CBSE releases Admit Cards for students taking the Class 12th board exams around a month before the exams begin. These admission cards are provided by the students' respective schools. The admission card comprises the following details:

Student’s Name
Roll Number
Exam Timings
Exam Centre Details
Date-wise Exam Schedule
Exam Guidelines

For the latest information, students should refer to their school's announcements and the official CBSE website at www.cbse.gov.in.

CBSE Class 12th Result 2025