CBSE Board Exams 2026 – Key Information and Guidelines

75% attendance is mandatory to appear in board exams.

First exam results will be available on DigiLocker for Class 11 admissions.

Sports students can take the second exam if they miss the first.

Evaluation starts 10 days after each exam and is completed within 12 days.

Exams will be conducted from February 17 to July 15, 2026, with timings from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm (till 12:30 pm for subjects like painting and automotive).

The board is expected to release the admit card for board examination two weeks prior to the examination, as per last year trend.