The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the date sheet for the Class 12 special examinations for students in West Asian countries. These exams are for students who could not take their regular exams in March-April 2026 due to the prevailing situation. The special exams will be held from October 23 to October 28, 2026.
- Special exams start on October 23 and end on October 28, 2026.
- Exam timings are generally from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, except for some subjects.
- Admit cards will be available for download from October 12, 2026.
- One exam center is set up in each West Asian country based on student registrations.
- Students must carry their admit cards to the exam hall.
What is the schedule for the CBSE Class 12 West Asia special exams?
The special exams will be conducted over six days, from October 23 to October 28, 2026. The exams start at 10:30 am each day. Most exams end at 1:30 pm, except for Physical Activity Trainer and Artificial Intelligence, which end at 12:30 pm.
| Date | Day | Subject | Subject Code | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | Friday | Political Science | 28 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 23, 2026 | Friday | Economics | 30 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 23, 2026 | Friday | Mathematics | 41 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 23, 2026 | Friday | Applied Mathematics | 241 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 24, 2026 | Saturday | Psychology | 37 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 24, 2026 | Saturday | Business Studies | 54 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 24, 2026 | Saturday | Physical Activity Trainer | 845 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| October 26, 2026 | Monday | Biology | 44 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 26, 2026 | Monday | Information Technology | 802 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 26, 2026 | Monday | Marketing | 812 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 26, 2026 | Monday | Multimedia | 821 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 26, 2026 | Monday | Artificial Intelligence | 843 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| October 27, 2026 | Tuesday | Home Science | 64 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 27, 2026 | Tuesday | Informatics Practices | 65 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 27, 2026 | Tuesday | Computer Science | 83 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| October 28, 2026 | Wednesday | English Core | 301 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
How can students download their CBSE admit cards for the special exams?
Students can download their admit cards starting October 12, 2026. They need to log in to the official CBSE website using the same credentials they used when submitting their List of Candidates (LOC).
Follow these steps to download the admit card:
- Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
- Log in with your application credentials.
- Find and click on the admit card download option.
- Download and save the admit card securely.
It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the examination center. Without it, students will not be allowed to take the exam.
What should students know about the exam centers and results?
The CBSE has arranged one examination center in each West Asian country based on the LOC submitted by students. This helps ensure students can take exams closer to their location.
The board has not yet announced the date and time for the results of these special exams. Students should stay in contact with their schools for the latest updates.
