CBSE Class 12 Special Exam Date Sheet 2026 for West Asia Candidates
Quick answer: CBSE will hold the Class 12 Special Examinations for West Asia candidates from Friday 23 October to Wednesday 28 October 2026. Most papers run 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Admit cards can be downloaded from 12 October 2026 using the same login used to submit the LOC.
- Papers run from Friday 23 October to Wednesday 28 October 2026, with English Core (301) as the last paper.
- Most papers are 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM; Physical Activity Trainer (845) and Artificial Intelligence (843) end at 12:30 PM.
- Admit cards have been available since 12 October 2026 through the same login used for the LOC.
- Only West Asia Class 12 candidates whose LOC was submitted under the 15 September 2026 circular can appear; CBSE has set one centre per country.
Who this date sheet is for
This schedule is only for Class 12 students in West Asian countries whose exams in some subjects could not be held in March–April 2026. CBSE asked these students to submit their LOC (List of Candidates) under circular CBSE/COORD/EXAMS/WAC/2026/16061 dated 15 September 2026. The date sheet was issued on 8 October 2026 (notice no. CBSE/Coord/WASE/2026) and applies to everyone who filled that LOC.
CBSE has fixed one examination centre in each country, based on the LOC data.
Full date sheet (subject-wise)
| Date | Code | Subject | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.10.2026 Friday | 028 | Political Science | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 23.10.2026 Friday | 030 | Economics | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 23.10.2026 Friday | 041 | Mathematics | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 23.10.2026 Friday | 241 | Applied Mathematics | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 24.10.2026 Saturday | 037 | Psychology | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 24.10.2026 Saturday | 054 | Business Studies | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 24.10.2026 Saturday | 845 | Physical Activity Trainer | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| 26.10.2026 Monday | 044 | Biology | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 26.10.2026 Monday | 802 | Information Technology | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 26.10.2026 Monday | 812 | Marketing | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 26.10.2026 Monday | 821 | Multimedia | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 26.10.2026 Monday | 843 | Artificial Intelligence | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| 27.10.2026 Tuesday | 064 | Home Science | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 27.10.2026 Tuesday | 065 | Informatics Practices | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 27.10.2026 Tuesday | 083 | Computer Science | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 28.10.2026 Wednesday | 301 | English Core | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Timings are exactly as printed by CBSE. The notice does not say which time zone applies, so confirm the local reporting time on your admit card. For Multimedia (821), the time cell in the official PDF is not filled in separately – please check the PDF or your admit card.
Download official PDF (cbse.gov.in)
Important dates at a glance
| Date sheet notice issued | 8 October 2026 |
| Admit card download starts | 12 October 2026 |
| First exam | 23 October 2026 – Political Science, Economics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics |
| Last exam | 28 October 2026 – English Core |
How to download your admit card
- Go to the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in.
- Log in with the same credentials you used to submit the LOC for the special exam.
- Download the admit card from 12 October 2026 and check your name, subjects and centre address.
- If anything is wrong, contact CBSE or your school immediately – don’t wait until exam day.
Plan your last two weeks
Several subjects share the same day, so most students will sit only one or two papers. Use our exam countdown to see exactly how many days you have left, and the study planner to split revision across the days before each paper.
Frequently asked questions
When will the CBSE West Asia special exams be held?
From 23 October 2026 to 28 October 2026, as per the CBSE notice dated 8 October 2026.
When can I download the admit card?
CBSE says admit cards will be available from 12 October 2026 onwards, through the same login used to fill the LOC.
Who can appear in these special exams?
Only Class 12 candidates from West Asia whose LOC was submitted in response to CBSE circular dated 15 September 2026 for subjects that could not be conducted in March–April 2026.
What is the exam time?
Most papers are from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Physical Activity Trainer (845) and Artificial Intelligence (843) are 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Where is the exam centre?
CBSE has fixed one examination centre in each country based on the LOC. Your centre will be printed on your admit card.
Where can I download the official CBSE special exam date sheet PDF?
The official date sheet PDF is published on the CBSE website, cbse.gov.in. We link the same PDF on this page.
Is the CBSE West Asia special exam date sheet final?
Yes, CBSE issued it as an official notice on 8 October 2026. Boards can still change dates at short notice, so confirm the date, time and centre on your admit card.
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