CBSE Admit Card 2026 Released For Class 10 & 12 Private Candidates: Download Main Exam Hall Ticket

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the CBSE Admit Card 2026 for Class 10 and Class 12 private candidates appearing in the CBSE Main Examination 2026. Eligible students can now download their hall tickets from the official CBSE website cbseit.in.

The admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination centre, and candidates are advised to download and print it well in advance of the exam dates.

How to Download CBSE Main Exam Admit Card 2026

Private candidates can follow the steps below to access their admit cards:

Visit the official website cbseit.in
Click on the CBSE Main Exam 2026 Admit Card link available on the homepage
Log in using one of the following:
Application number, or
Previous roll number and year, or
Candidate name
Submit the required details
The admit card will appear on the screen
Download and take a printout for future reference

Details Mentioned on CBSE Admit Card 2026

The CBSE admit card contains subject-wise examination details for both Class 10 and Class 12 candidates. It clearly mentions:

Subject names and subject codes
Theory marks and practical/internal assessment marks
Total marks for each subject
Minimum passing marks
Examination centre details

Core academic subjects such as English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Science follow the 80 marks theory + 20 marks internal assessment pattern. Vocational and skill-based subjects may have different marking schemes, depending on the subject structure.

CBSE has advised candidates to carefully verify that the subject codes and subjects listed on the admit card match those selected during registration.

Who Is Eligible to Appear for CBSE Main Exam 2026?

CBSE has clarified that the following categories of candidates are eligible to appear for the Main Examination 2026 as private candidates:

Private candidates not enrolled in regular CBSE-affiliated schools
Essential repeat candidates who were unsuccessful in previous attempts and need to reappear in all subjects
Compartment candidates who failed in one or two subjects and want to clear them without retaking the full exam
Improvement of performance candidates who have already passed but wish to improve their scores

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates must carefully check all personal and examination-related details mentioned on the admit card, including:

Candidate name
Subjects and subject codes
Examination centre address

In case of any discrepancy or error, students should immediately contact the respective CBSE regional office or support centre. CBSE has made regional assistance available to ensure a smooth and hassle-free examination process for private candidates.