CBSE 12th biology, physical education exams 2026 for sports event participants on April 11 and 13

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the new dates for the Class 12 board exam 2026 for students who were unable to appear due to participation in sports events. CBSE will also issue a new admit card for the students appearing in the Class 12th biology, physical education, and other exams. CBSE 12th board exam 2026 live updates

Students who appeared for the international or national level sports events during the conduct of CBSE Class 12 board exams 2026 were given an exemption by the board.

CBSE will conduct the Class 12 board exam 2026 for biology, entrepreneurship, economics, and English core subjects on April 11, and the physical education exam will be held on April 13.

“It is mandatory to appear in these examinations. If students remained absent, their result will be declared as per the examination bye-laws, the official CBSE notice reads.

Both the rescheduled exams will be conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

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CBSE Board Class 12 Exams 2026

As per the CBSE exam-day guidelines, students must reach the exam centres at 10 am along with their admit card for verification purposes. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the allotted exam hall after the entry time.

The CBSE board 12th biology theory exam will be held for 70 marks. To pass the Class 12 exams, students must scire atleast 33% marks in each subject.

CBSE has already conducted the Class 12 biology exam 2026 for students across the country. According to subject experts and students' reactions, the 12th biology was “moderate” in difficulty level and had 2-3 tricky questions.