CBSE Class 12 special exam datesheet out: West Asia papers from October 23

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the datesheet for Class 12 special examinations for candidates appearing from West Asian countries, with examinations scheduled to begin on October 23.According to the board's notice dated October 8, special examinations are being conducted for candidates whose subjects could not be held during the March-April examination period because of the prevailing situation in the region.The datesheet applies to candidates who submitted their List of Candidates (LOC) for the special examinations following the board's September 15 circular. CBSE has fixed one examination centre in each country based on the LOC submitted by candidates.Candidates can download their admit cards from October 12 onwards through the same login they used to apply for the examinations. CHECK THE COMPLETE CLASS 12 DATESHEETThe examinations will be held over five days, from October 23 to October 28, with a break on October 25. Most papers will take place from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm, while some vocational subjects have shorter examination durations.DateDaySubjectSubject CodeExam TimingOctober 23, 2026FridayPolitical Science02810.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 23, 2026FridayEconomics03010.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 23, 2026FridayMathematics04110.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 23, 2026FridayApplied Mathematics24110.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 24, 2026SaturdayPsychology03710.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 24, 2026SaturdayBusiness Studies05410.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 24, 2026SaturdayPhysical Activity Trainer84510.30 am–12.30 pmOctober 26, 2026MondayBiology04410.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 26, 2026MondayInformation Technology80210.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 26, 2026MondayMarketing81210.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 26, 2026MondayMultimedia82110.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 26, 2026MondayArtificial Intelligence84310.30 am–12.30 pmOctober 27, 2026TuesdayHome Science06410.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 27, 2026TuesdayInformatics Practices06510.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 27, 2026TuesdayComputer Science08310.30 am–1.30 pmOctober 28, 2026WednesdayEnglish Core30110.30 am–1.30 pmADMIT CARDS FROM OCTOBER 12: WHAT CANDIDATES SHOULD DOCBSE has asked eligible candidates to download their admit cards through their application login from October 12 onwards. Candidates should check their examination date, subject and centre details carefully before appearing for the paper. The board has specified that examinations will be conducted according to the released datesheet and at the centres assigned based on the submitted LOC.Candidates should follow the instructions mentioned on their admit cards and arrive at their designated examination centres accordingly.- Ends