The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued the examination schedule on October 8. The special examinations are intended for students whose papers could not be held during the regular March-April examination session because of disruptions in the region.

The schedule applies to candidates who submitted their List of Candidates (LOC) for the special examinations following the board's September 15 circular. One examination centre has been arranged in each participating country based on the submitted candidate details.

Complete CBSE Class 12 Special Examination Timetable

The examinations will take place across five examination days, with October 25 kept free of examinations. Most papers are scheduled for three hours, while selected vocational subjects have a duration of two hours.

Admit Cards to Be Released on October 12

Candidates can download their admit cards from October 12, 2026, using the same login credentials they used to apply for the special examinations.

What Candidates Need to Do

• Access the application portal to download the admit card after October 12.
• Review the subject-wise schedule and examination timings.
• Confirm the location of the allotted examination centre.
• Read and follow the instructions printed on the admit card.
• Reach the assigned centre according to the reporting instructions.

Candidates should refer to the board's official notifications for any subsequent updates or changes to the examination arrangements.