CBSE Admit Card 2026 Released: 10th-12th Board Exam Students Must Check These 8 Key Details

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the admit cards for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2026. Over 42 lakh students across India, preparing for the high-stakes board exams, have been eagerly waiting for this update. The admit card download link has been activated on the Pariksha Sangam portal.

How Students Can Access Admit Cards
Students cannot directly download their CBSE admit cards. Only school heads or principals can access and download them using their login credentials on the Pariksha Sangam portal. After downloading, schools must verify all student details. Once verified, the admit cards are printed with the principal’s signature and school seal. Students must then collect their admit cards from their respective schools. The online download option for students is not available, so visiting the school is mandatory.

8 Essential Details to Verify on the Admit Card
After receiving the CBSE admit card from the school, students should carefully check the following information:

1. Student’s full name
2. Parents’ names
3. School name
4. Roll number
5. Exam center address
6. Reporting time
7. Date of birth
8. Photograph and signature

Step-by-Step Procedure for Schools

1. Visit the CBSE official website: cbse.gov.in
2. Click on “Pariksha Sangam” on the homepage
3. Go to “Pre Exam Activities”
4. Click “Admit Card, Center Material for Main Exam 2026”
5. Enter the user ID and password to access the admit cards
6. Download and print the admit card; ensure it bears the principal’s signature and school seal before issuing it to students

Exam Schedule
The CBSE board exams 2026 are set to begin on February 17, 2026. The Class 10 examinations will continue until March 11, 2026, while the Class 12 examinations are scheduled to conclude by April 10, 2026. Students must carry the hard copy of the admit card to their exam centers. CBSE advises all students to carefully read the guidelines mentioned on the admit card to avoid any difficulties during the exams.