CBSE announces special exam schedule for West Asian Class 12 candidates

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the examination schedule for Class 12 special exams designated for candidates from West Asian regions. The special testing window aligns with the board's March-April session calendar and provides an alternative examination opportunity for eligible students in the region.

According to the official notification, admit cards for the special examinations will be made available to candidates from October 12, 2026. This advance distribution ensures students have sufficient time to review their examination details and make necessary travel or logistical arrangements before the testing period commences.

The examinations themselves are scheduled to take place from October 23 to October 28, 2026, spanning a six-day window across multiple subjects. The staggered schedule allows the board to administer papers across different streams and subject combinations without logistical constraints.

Candidates are advised to monitor the official CBSE website for updates regarding examination centres, subject-wise schedules, and any additional instructions. Students should ensure they collect their admit cards within the specified timeframe and familiarize themselves with examination protocols and centre locations well in advance of the testing dates.