CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026 on July 28; Major subjects, timings, exam day guidelines

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CBSE class 12 supplementary exam 2026 tomorrow, July 28. The examination will be held across various centres in India.

Around 1.63 lakh students were placed in the compartment category in the CBSE Class 12 board exams conducted from February 17 to April 10, 2026.

The CBSE Class 12 supplementary examination 2026 provides students who were placed in the compartment category an opportunity to clear the subjects they failed in the regular board examinations. Candidates must carry their admit card, a valid photo ID, and the necessary stationery to the examination centre.

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CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam 2026 schedule

The CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam will cover major subjects, including English Core, Hindi Core, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, History, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Home Science, Applied Mathematics, and several language papers. These exams will be conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Meanwhile, vocational subjects like Food Production, Front Office Operations, Banking, Marketing, Health Care, Insurance, Fashion Studies, Business Administration, and others will start at 10:50 am and conclude at 1:30 pm.

CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam 2026 guidelines

Candidates must follow all instructions and guidelines issued by CBSE.

• Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, or any other communication devices into the examination centre.

• Possession or use of prohibited electronic devices may result in disciplinary action under the Unfair Means (UFM) rules.

• Maintain proper discipline and decorum throughout the examination.

• Check the duration of your examination on the official datesheet and your admit card.

• Candidates will be given an additional 15 minutes to read the question paper before the examination begins.

For any further updates or changes, candidates must check the official CBSE website regularly and follow the latest instructions issued by the board.