Last updated: July 22, 2026.
Summary: CBSE has issued the Class XII Supplementary Examination 2026 admit cards. Regular candidates must collect the signed and stamped admit card from their school. Private candidates can download it online and must get it signed and stamped as directed before the examination on July 28, 2026.
Key highlights
- The admit-card circular is dated July 20, 2026 and was posted by CBSE on July 21.
- The Class XII supplementary examination will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
- Regular candidates receive the admit card through their school.
- Private candidates can download the admit card from the CBSE supplementary-exam portal.
- The admit card must carry the required signature and school or examination-centre stamp.
- Most papers run from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM; selected subjects end at 12:30 PM. Follow the timing printed on the admit card and official date sheet.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CBSE admit-card circular | July 20, 2026 |
| Admit-card update posted on CBSE website | July 21, 2026 |
| Class XII Supplementary Examination | July 28, 2026 |
Who is affected
This update affects regular and private candidates registered for the CBSE Class XII Supplementary Examination 2026. Regular candidates should contact their school immediately. Private candidates should use the official download portal and complete the required countersignature or stamping step before exam day.
Required student action
Obtain the admit card, check every printed detail, arrange the required signature and stamp, and carry the valid admit card to the examination centre on July 28. If any personal detail, subject or centre information appears incorrect, contact the school or CBSE channel applicable to your candidate type without delay.
How regular candidates should get the admit card
- Contact the school from which you are appearing for the supplementary examination.
- Collect the admit card downloaded by the school through CBSE’s Pariksha Sangam system.
- Confirm that it is signed and stamped by the authorized school official.
- Check your name, roll number, subjects, examination centre, date and reporting instructions.
- Keep a clear copy and carry the original issued admit card on exam day.
How private candidates should download the admit card
- Open the official CBSE private-candidate supplementary portal.
- Select the admit-card option and enter the requested credentials.
- Download and print the complete admit card.
- Follow the official circular and get it signed and stamped by the principal of the last school attended or the centre superintendent, as applicable.
- Verify the examination date, centre and subject timing before leaving for the centre.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
The Class XII supplementary examination is fixed for July 28, 2026. A candidate who does not obtain a valid admit card and complete the required authentication before the examination risks being unable to appear. CBSE has not announced another Class XII supplementary exam date in this notice.
Official sources
- CBSE official website
- Official admit-card circular
- Official Class XII supplementary date sheet
- Official private-candidate portal
Frequently asked questions
Can a regular candidate download the admit card directly?
CBSE directs regular candidates to obtain the admit card through their school. The school downloads it through Pariksha Sangam and issues the authenticated copy.
Does a private candidate’s printout need a signature?
Yes. Follow the official circular and obtain the required signature and stamp before appearing at the examination centre.
What time does the examination start?
The official date sheet lists a 10:30 AM start. Most subjects finish at 1:30 PM, while selected subjects finish at 12:30 PM. Your admit card and date sheet are the final references for your subject.
EntranceAlert.com is an independent education information platform and is not affiliated with CBSE, any school, examination authority, university or government department. Candidates should follow the official admit card, circular and date sheet.