When is CBSE Class 12th English exam scheduled? Check marking scheme, sample questions, preparation tips

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the 2026 board exam datesheet for Classes 10 and 12. Class 12 exams will run from February 26 to April 9, with the English Core paper scheduled for March 12. The English exam, worth 80 marks, evaluates reading, writing, and literary skills, requiring strong analytical, creative, and expressive abilities.