CBSE datesheet 2026: Class 12th Arts tentative schedule released, check exam timetable here
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Class 10th and 12th tentative datesheet on the official website, cbse.gov.in. Students who will be taking board exams this year can check the official schedule and start preparing for the exams. According to the official schedule, the Class 10th exams are expected to start on February 17, 2025, and will end on March 9, 2025. The Class 12th exams are expected to start from February 17, 2025, and will be wrapped up on April 9, 2025. The students must note that the datesheet released is tentative, and the final schedule is expected to be released soon. Along with theory exams, practical papers will be conducted by the Board. Students who will be appearing for the Class 12th exam with the humanities stream can check the detailed schedule as provided here. You can start your preparations on the basis of the tentative schedule. Hone the fundamentals and keep taking mock tests to get acclimatized to the ambience of the examination.
Class 12 Arts stream datesheet: Check important dates here
Candidates can check the detailed schedule of the Class 12th Arts stream as provided here:
Class 12th Arts exam: Preparation tips
It is high time that students should accelerate and hone their preparations for the Class 12th Arts exam. Here are some tips that can help you in securing higher marks in the board exam.
- Plan & prioritize: Focus on subjects you find tough first and allocate time for revision.
- Understand, don’t memorize: Grasp concepts in Political Science, History, and Economics instead of rote learning.
- Practice writing: Regularly attempt answer writing for subjects like Sociology, Psychology, and Geography.
- Current affairs: Stay updated for subjects like Political Science and Economics; link events to theory.
- Make notes: Create concise notes for quick revision, especially for definitions, dates, and key terms.
- Previous year papers: Solve past papers to understand question patterns and time management.
- Group study smartly: Discuss tricky topics but avoid distractions.
- Revise regularly: Dedicate the last month primarily to revising and practicing answer writing.
