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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the date sheet for the Senior Secondary (Class 12) Supplementary Examination 2026. This examination is intended for students who need to appear for supplementary papers to improve their results or clear subjects from the main board examinations. The board has scheduled all subjects to be conducted on a single day, Tuesday, 28 July 2026. Candidates are advised to review the subject-wise codes and specific timings provided in the official schedule to ensure they arrive at the examination center well in advance. The board has emphasized that strict adherence to the guidelines is mandatory for all participants. Students should download the official PDF notification to verify their specific subject codes and examination center details. The examination process is designed to maintain the academic standards of the board, and candidates must follow all instructions regarding prohibited items and conduct within the premises. This supplementary exam serves as a critical opportunity for students to complete their academic requirements for the 2026 session. The board will provide an additional 15 minutes of reading time before the commencement of the paper to allow students to familiarize themselves with the question paper structure. It is essential for all candidates to keep a printed copy of their admit card and the date sheet for their records.

Not applicable for board supplementary examinations.

The selection process for the supplementary examination is based on the performance of the candidate in the written examination conducted by the CBSE. The exam consists of various subjects, and candidates are evaluated based on their answers to the theory papers. For most subjects, the duration is three hours, while specific practical-oriented or skill-based subjects have a two-hour duration. There is no interview or physical test involved in this process. The final marks obtained in the supplementary exam will be considered for the purpose of result declaration as per the board's grading policy.

The examination is conducted in a pen-and-paper format. Most subjects are scheduled from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, while a select group of subjects, including Painting, Yoga, and Artificial Intelligence, are scheduled from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. An additional 15 minutes of reading time is provided to all candidates to review the question paper before writing their answers.

Not applicable as this is a board examination schedule update.

Not applicable.