The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the tentative datesheet for Class 12 Science stream exams 2026. The announcement was made on September 24, 2025, and students can check the detailed schedule on the official website cbse.gov.in.
The exams will begin on February 17, 2026, and will continue till April 9, 2026. The Science stream subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and English are included in the tentative timetable. All exams will be conducted in the morning session from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
CBSE Class 12 Science Tentative Datesheet 2026
| Date | Subject | Subject Code |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Biotechnology | 045 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Physics | 042 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Chemistry | 043 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mathematics | 041 |
| Applied Mathematics | 241 | |
| Mar 12, 2026 | English Core | 301 |
| English Elective | 001 | |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Informatics Practices | 065 |
| Computer Science | 083 | |
| Information Technology | 802 | |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Biology | 044 |
Key Highlights
Exams Begin: February 17, 2026
Major Science Subjects:
Physics – Feb 20, 2026
Chemistry – Feb 28, 2026
Mathematics – Mar 9, 2026
English – Mar 12, 2026
Biology – Mar 27, 2026
Exam Timing: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Schedule Type: Tentative
Why This Matters for Students
⇒Students can start structured revision planning in advance.
⇒ Helps schools prepare for academic and administrative tasks.
⇒ Teachers can align evaluation duties around the exam period.
How to Check CBSE Class 12 Datesheet 2026
Visit the Official Website
Go to cbse.gov.in
Open the “Main Website” Section
On the homepage, click on “Main Website” (it redirects to the active CBSE portal).
Find the “Latest @ CBSE” Section
On the homepage, scroll to the section that shows recent announcements and notifications.
Click on the Datesheet Link
Look for “CBSE Class 10 & 12 Tentative Datesheet 2026”.
Click on the link to open the PDF.
Download the Datesheet PDF
Save the PDF file on your device.
You can also take a printout for easy reference.
Quick Tip
Always rely on cbse.gov.in (official website) to avoid fake or outdated datesheets circulating on social media.
Since this is a tentative schedule, keep checking the website regularly for updates on the final datesheet.