A fresh schedule for Class 12 board examinations across West Asian nations has been announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education, catering to students whose regular papers were canceled in March and April 2026 due to regional conflict. The special examination series is scheduled to run from October 23 through October 28, 2026. This administrative intervention primarily accommodates candidates who were dissatisfied with the marks awarded through an earlier alternative evaluation formula and registered to sit for written papers to improve their scores.
Make-Up Opportunity Across Seven Nations Covering 40 Subjects
According to CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj, the board had to scrap examinations for 40 subjects, encompassing 20 academic papers, across seven West Asian countries: Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Following the disruption, the board notified a dedicated evaluation scheme on March 27 to compile performance metrics for the impacted students. In line with that framework, results for all regular candidates across these seven countries were published on May 13, concurrent with the general Class 12 results declared in India and abroad.
Sanyam Bhardwaj stated, “The evaluation scheme had a provision that students not satisfied with their results could be given another opportunity by holding examinations for the subjects that could not be conducted earlier.” He explained that candidates who wished to appear for the pending subjects submitted their examination registration forms during the preceding month.
How to Access Hall Tickets and Verification Instructions
The comprehensive timetable was published on the official web portal cbse.gov.in on October 8 and 9, 2026, followed by the activation of hall ticket downloads on October 12. Students can log in to obtain their credentials using the exact authentication information previously utilized when submitting the List of Candidates. To manage logistics efficiently, the board has designated a single dedicated examination center in each country corresponding to the List of Candidates submissions.
To access and print the hall ticket, candidates should follow these steps
- Navigate to the designated portal at apps.cbseit.in.
- Click on the specific PDF link designated for the Class 12 hall ticket.
- Input the necessary identification details, including application number, previous roll number along with passing year, or the candidate's registered name.
- View the generated Class 12 admit card document on the screen.
- Save the PDF file locally and print a clear physical copy for presentation at the venue.
- For any ongoing notices or additional operational details, monitor the primary board website at cbse.gov.in.
The authorities have strongly urged all candidates to verify every entry printed on the downloaded hall ticket immediately, including name, roll number, subject codes, and the allocated test center. Any discrepancy identified on the document must be reported to the board without delay. In addition, all students must adhere strictly to reporting times and reach their examination centers punctually.
Day-Wise Examination Schedule and Timing Details
The majority of theoretical papers will be conducted during a three-hour morning session running from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, whereas designated vocational subjects are allotted a two-hour window between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. The timetable includes an intermission with no papers scheduled on Sunday, October 25.
The subject schedule across the testing window is as follows
- October 23, 2026 (Friday): Morning sessions between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM will cover Political Science (028), Economics (030), Mathematics (041), and Applied Mathematics (241).
- October 24, 2026 (Saturday): Psychology (037) and Business Studies (054) run from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, while Physical Activity Trainer (845) takes place from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- October 26, 2026 (Monday): From 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, testing includes Biology (044), Information Technology (802), Marketing (812), and Multimedia (821), while Artificial Intelligence (843) will be held from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- October 27, 2026 (Tuesday): Home Science (064), Informatics Practices (065), and Computer Science (083) are scheduled from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
- October 28, 2026 (Wednesday): The series concludes with English Core (301) administered between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
