CBSE Board Exams 2026: Class 12 English Board Exam Conducted Today Across India
The Class 12 English board exam was conducted on March 12 as part of the CBSE Board Exams 2026. Students appeared at centres nationwide following the official exam schedule. The exam assessed reading, writing, grammar, and literature skills, with students now preparing for the remaining CBSE Board Exams 2026 papers.
The Class 12 English board exam was held today, March 12 during the CBSE Board Exams 2026. Students from schools all over the country took the exam at their respective centres under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
The Class 12 English board exam took place during a single shift from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM with students having an extra 15 minutes of reading time before the exam commenced. CBSE Board Exams 2026 guidelines noted that candidates should attend their examination centres early, since the entrance to the exam hall ceased 10:00 AM.
Class 12 English Board Exam Conducted Nationwide
Thousands of students appeared for the Class 12 English board exam from examination centres across India. English paper is one of the important subjects for CBSE Board Exams 2026 where it is of great significance towards board result.
The question paper aimed to test the reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar and the literary knowledge of the students. The Class 12 English board exam has a total of 80 marks in the theory paper that has to be solved within a period of three hours.
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Important Chapters for the Class 12 English Board Exam
Ahead of the Class 12 English board exam, teachers and subject experts highlighted several important chapters from the literature syllabus for revision. These well-known lessons included:
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The Last Lesson
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Deep Water
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The Rattrap
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Indigo
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My Mother at Sixty-Six
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A Thing of Beauty
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On the Face of It
Students appearing for the CBSE Board Exams 2026 were also advised by experts to read the questions carefully, control the time and write legibly while attempting the paper.
CBSE Clarifies Fake Circular on Exam Rescheduling
Amidst the ongoing CBSE Board Exams 2026, the board has also clarified a viral circular that the Class 12 English board exam has been rescheduled for the Middle East examination centres.
According to CBSE, the circular that is traveling on social media is fake. The board has urged students and parents to take only official information from the board regarding the CBSE Board Exams 2026.
Earlier, the CBSE had postponed some board exams in the Middle East countries due to tensions in the region. These included Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
What is the Date of the CBSE Board Exam 2026?
The CBSE Board Exams 2026 began on February 17, 2026, and will continue until April 2026, according to the official CBSE examination schedule.
Following the completion of the Class 12 English board exam, students appearing in the CBSE Board Exams 2026 will now prepare for their upcoming subject papers as mentioned in the official date sheet.
Students and parents are advised to regularly check the official CBSE website and school notifications for further updates related to the CBSE Board Exams 2026.
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