CBSE Board Exam 2026 Date: The CBSE 10th and 12th board exams are starting simultaneously on February 17, 2026, at centers across the country and abroad. This year, approximately 4.6 million students will appear for the CBSE board exams. Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations for the Central Board of Secondary Education, has made it clear that there will be no compromise on time management. The CBSE Board Exams 2026 will begin at 10:30 am. Students will be allowed entry only until 10:00 am.
By arriving at the CBSE board exam center on time, you can take advantage of 15 minutes of reading time. The CBSE has advised students to leave home on time, taking into account traffic, weather conditions, and the distance to the center. Additionally, a standardized bell system has been implemented to keep track of time during the exam. This will provide hourly progress updates for students. Learn all the guidelines for the CBSE Board Exams 2026.
CBSE Board Exam 2026 Timing and Guidelines
Students appearing for the CBSE Board Exam 2026 must adhere to the timing and other guidelines. Even a 2-minute delay may prevent you from entering the exam center.
What time will entry be allowed at the CBSE exam center?
Entry to the CBSE exam center will begin at 9:00 am. The board has clarified that the gates will close at 10:00 am (IST). Students are advised to reach the exam center by 9:30 am. This will avoid the hassle of checking admit cards and finding a room.
15 minutes of reading time will be useful
CBSE question papers will be distributed at 10:15 am. For the next 15 minutes, until 10:30 am, students will only be allowed to read the question paper. No writing of answers will be allowed during this time. This time is used to read the questions and develop a strategy for writing answers.
Complete Bell Schedule
The Central Board of Secondary Education has developed a standard bell system to prevent students from wasting time constantly checking their clocks:
Long Bell (10:30 AM): This officially signals the start of writing.
Single Bell (Every 1 Hour): A short bell will ring every hour during the exam.
Warning Bell (10 Minutes Before): A warning bell will ring exactly 10 minutes before the end of the exam, allowing students to wrap up.
Long Bell (End): Signals the end of the exam, after which there will be no opportunity to write.
CBSE Exam Dress Code Guidelines
Regular CBSE students are required to come in their school uniform. Private students are advised to wear light-colored, simple clothing. Only admit cards in a transparent pouch, pens, pencils, and a transparent water bottle are allowed inside.
What cannot be taken into the CBSE board exam center?
Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth, earphones, calculators, or any other electronic gadgets are prohibited inside the CBSE board exam center. Students found with these items may be disqualified from the exam under the Unfair Means (UFM) Act.
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