Key Points
- CBSE Class 10 & 12 exams begin Feb 17, 2026; arrive by 10:00 AM.
- Traffic delays expected; plan travel in advance to reach on time.
- Late entry not allowed; schools to guide students and parents.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important advisory to schools, parents, and students ahead of the board examinations for Classes 10 and 12, scheduled to begin on February 17, 2026. This year, over 46 lakh students will be appearing for exams across India and in 26 countries abroad. Examinations will begin at 10:30 AM, and students have been instructed to reach their respective examination centres by 10:00 AM.
The advisory states, "Keeping in view important national and international summits, high-level meetings, and other programmes scheduled during the examination period, traffic regulations may result in congestion, route diversions, and delays in different parts of the country."
It further adds, "All students are advised to leave home early to ensure they reach the examination centre on time, as per the instructions issued by CBSE."
The board has requested all students to plan their journey considering local conditions, traffic, weather, and distance, as entry to examination centres will be allowed only until 10:00 AM (IST).
All schools have been asked to guide and assist parents and students. Students are also advised to visit their examination centres in advance and plan their travel to ensure timely arrival on all examination days.
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CBSE Exam Timings and Reporting Instructions
CBSE has clearly instructed that students must strictly follow reporting timelines.
Examinations will begin at 10:30 AM, and entry to examination centres will be permitted only up to 10:00 AM (IST). Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances. Students are therefore advised to reach their centres well in advance.
Check: CBSE Board Exams 2026 Begin on February 17 for Class 10
CBSE Board Exam 2026: Important Guidelines and Key Instructions
The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued important instructions to ensure the smooth conduct of the Class 10 and 12 board examinations. Students and parents are advised to carefully follow the official guidelines to avoid any inconvenience on examination days.
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CBSE board exams for Classes 10 and 12 begin on February 17, 2026.
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Exams will start at 10:30 AM.
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Students must reach examination centres by 10:00 AM (IST).
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Entry will not be allowed after 10:00 AM.
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Over 46 lakh students are appearing across India and 26 countries.
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Traffic disruptions may occur due to national and international events.
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Students should plan travel in advance considering traffic, distance, and weather conditions.
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Schools must guide and support parents and students for the smooth conduct of exams.
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