CBSE Board admit card 2026 to be released soon

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the CBSE Admit Card 2026 for Class 10 and Class 12 Boards shortly. With the exams scheduled to commence on February 17, 2026, focus has now shifted to the availability of admit cards, a mandatory document for appearing in the exams.

The CBSE hall ticket plays a crucial role in the exam process, serving as a student’s official identity at the exam centre. It contains essential information, like roll number, exam centre details, reporting time, and subject-wise exam dates. Without a valid admit card, no student is permitted to enter the exam hall. 

Looking at previous trends, CBSE had released admit cards on February 3 last year, with exams beginning on February 15. Following a similar timeline, students can expect the CBSE admit card 2026 to be issued in early February.

For regular students, admit cards will be downloaded by school principals or exam coordinators through the CBSE official portal using school login credentials. Students will need to collect their printed admit cards from their respective schools. The admit card must carry the school stamp and the principal’s signature to be considered valid.

Private candidates, however, will be required to download their admit cards individually by visiting the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in, and logging in with their application number and other required details.

Students should carefully verify all details printed on the hall ticket, including their name, roll number, exam centre address, photograph, signature, and subject dates. Any discrepancies should be reported immediately to school authorities or CBSE officials to avoid last-minute complications.

Students are advised to collect their admit cards early, keep multiple photocopies for backup, familiarise themselves with their exam centre location, and follow all exam day guidelines. Proper planning, correct documentation, and a calm approach can help ensure a smooth and stress-free exam experience.