Class 12 students in West Asia who missed subjects back in March and April finally have their schedule. CBSE has released the date sheet for the Class XII Special Examinations for West Asia 2026, and the papers run from 23 October to 28 October 2026. Admit cards go live from 12 October 2026.
This special round covers candidates from West Asian countries who could not sit certain subjects during the regular March-April session because of the situation on the ground. Only those who submitted their List of Candidates (LOC) for these papers will appear. CBSE has fixed one examination centre in each country, going by the LOC filed by candidates there.
CBSE Class 12 Special Examination West Asia 2026 date sheet
All written papers are held in the forenoon slot. Most run from 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM, while a few shorter papers end at 12:30 PM. Here is the full schedule:
| Date | Day | Timing | Subjects (Code) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.10.2026 | Friday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Political Science (028), Economics (030), Mathematics (041), Applied Mathematics (241) |
| 24.10.2026 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Psychology (037), Business Studies (054) |
| 24.10.2026 | Saturday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Physical Activity Trainer (845) |
| 26.10.2026 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Biology (044), Information Technology (802), Marketing (812), Multimedia (821) |
| 26.10.2026 | Monday | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Artificial Intelligence (843) |
| 27.10.2026 | Tuesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Home Science (064), Informatics Practices (065), Computer Science (083) |
| 28.10.2026 | Wednesday | 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM | English Core (301) |
Note the gap. There is no paper on Sunday, 25 October 2026, so candidates get a day between the second and third exam days.
Admit cards and what candidates must do
Candidates can download their admit card from 12 October 2026 onwards. It comes from the same login used to apply for the examination, so there is no separate registration step. Keep those login details handy.
A quick checklist before the exams begin:
- Download the admit card from 12 October 2026 using your application login.
- Check your subjects against the date sheet, especially the two papers that close at 12:30 PM.
- Confirm your examination centre, since CBSE has set up one centre per country.
- Carry the admit card to every paper.
The Central Board of Secondary Education conducts the Class 12 board exams across India and for Indian-curriculum schools abroad. This special sitting is a one-off arrangement for West Asia candidates whose subjects stayed pending from the main session earlier this year. With the first paper on 23 October 2026, students should finalise their centre and admit card details well ahead.