The CBSE Class 12 special exam 2026 date sheet for West Asia is out. CBSE posted the “Date Sheet for Class XII: Special Examinations for West Asia – 2026” on cbse.gov.in on October 9, 2026, and the papers are reported to run from October 23 to October 28. These are make-up papers for students in the region whose exams could not be held in March-April 2026 because of the situation in the region.
Key Facts: CBSE West Asia Special Exam 2026
- The special exam runs from October 23 to October 28, 2026.
- Most papers are held from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM; Physical Activity Trainer and Artificial Intelligence run from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- The date sheet was issued by CBSE on October 9, 2026.
- Admit cards have been available since October 12, 2026 on cbse.gov.in.
- Only students who submitted a Letter of Commitment (LOC) for the West Asia special exam can appear.
- CBSE has not yet announced a result date.
Who Can Appear in the CBSE West Asia Special Exam?
Only Class 12 candidates from West Asian countries who filed an LOC for the affected subjects can sit this exam. CBSE opened the LOC window for these students in September 2026 and issued a user manual for schools on September 21. Candidates who did not file an LOC through their school are not covered.
According to reports on the notice, the board has fixed one examination centre per country, based on the LOCs received. Check with your school for your centre address.
CBSE Class 12 Special Exam Date Sheet 2026: Subject-Wise Schedule
The exam covers 16 papers over five exam days. The schedule, as reported from CBSE’s date sheet, is:
Friday, October 23, 2026
- Political Science (028)
- Economics (030)
- Mathematics (041)
- Applied Mathematics (241)
Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Psychology (037)
- Business Studies (054)
- Physical Activity Trainer (845)
Monday, October 26, 2026
- Biology (044)
- Information Technology (802)
- Marketing (812)
- Multimedia (821)
- Artificial Intelligence (843)
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Home Science (064)
- Informatics Practices (065)
- Computer Science (083)
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- English Core (301)
There is no paper on October 25. Subject codes above follow the date sheet as reported; confirm the final list on the official PDF.
How to Download the CBSE Special Exam Admit Card
Admit cards are on cbse.gov.in, and you log in with the same credentials used when the LOC was submitted. Follow these steps:
- Open cbse.gov.in and go to the admit card link for the Class XII special examinations (West Asia).
- Log in with your application login.
- Download the admit card and print at least one copy.
Carrying the admit card to the exam hall is mandatory. Without it, you will not be let in.
What Students Should Do Now
Download your admit card today and check the name, subject codes and centre for errors. If something is wrong, tell your school at once so it can raise the issue with CBSE before October 23. With only two to three days between some papers, plan revision around the gaps: the Monday cluster (Biology, IT, Marketing, Multimedia, AI) is the heaviest day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When does the CBSE Class 12 West Asia special exam 2026 start?
Ans. It starts on October 23, 2026 with Political Science, Economics, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, and ends on October 28 with English Core.
Q. Who is eligible for the CBSE West Asia special exam?
Ans. Class 12 students from West Asian countries whose papers could not be conducted in March–April 2026 and who submitted an LOC for those subjects through their school.
Q. Where can I download the CBSE special exam admit card?
Ans. On cbse.gov.in, using the same login used for the LOC application. Admit cards have been live since October 12, 2026.
Q. What time is the CBSE West Asia special exam?
Ans. Most papers run from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Physical Activity Trainer and Artificial Intelligence run from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Q. When will the CBSE special exam result be declared?
Ans. CBSE has not announced a result date yet. Watch cbse.gov.in and your school for the notice.
Next Steps
Download your admit card, confirm your exam centre with your school, and build a revision plan around the October 23–28 schedule. We will update this page when CBSE announces the result date for the CBSE Class 12 West Asia special exam 2026.
Sources: Central Board of Secondary Education (cbse.gov.in), notice dated October 9, 2026. Subject-wise schedule as reported by Careers360 and Business Standard.