CBSE 10th & 12th Exams Seating Arrangement 2026

The details regarding the CBSE board seating arrangement 2026 for class 10th and 12th exams will be updated as the admit cards of the board exams are released. The CBSE board releases SOP guidelines for seating arrangements before the exams commence.

The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct the upcoming CBSE class 10th and 12th examinations in February 2026. Candidates must review the seating arrangement of the CBSE 10th and 12th exams 2026 thoroughly and verify the details before appearing for the exam.

This article coves all the information about the seating arrangement 2026, SOP guidelines, instructions for candidates, and more.

CBSE 10th and 12th Exams Seating Arrangement 2026

The board will declare the seating arrangement for the CBSE 10th and 12th exams in 2026 on the official website at cbse.nic.in. Students can contact their respective school authorities to know their assigned seats.

Listed below are the important pointers related to the CBSE board seating arrangement for 2026. 

• There must be at least a 6-foot distance between students in the revised seating arrangement.
• Therefore, it is advised to mark the seats that students can occupy.
• Moreover, if there are single-seater benches, then space between the desks to maintain social distancing of 6 feet in the classroom will be sufficient.
• If the centre has the strength of 500 students, one observer will be there.
• Likewise, two observers have to be present if more than 500 students are there.
• City coordinators will appoint observers.
• Teachers should maintain social distancing norms in staff rooms, office areas, and other public interactions.

Also Read: CBSE Roll Number Finder 2026

CBSE 10th and 12th Exams 2026 SOP Guidelines

The CBSE class 12th exam 2026 will be held between February 17 and April 9, 2026, and the CBSE class 10 exam 2026 is scheduled from February 17 to March 10, 2026. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guidelines will be sent to all the schools affiliated with the CBSE board.

• CBSE has collected details from the affiliated schools about the area, the number of rooms, the capacity of rooms etc., to plan properly.
• SOP guidelines will contain safety protocols and social distancing norms followed in schools and various annexures.
• It is advised that schools must follow these norms strictly and responsibly.

Increase in the Number of CBSE Examination Centers

CBSE will increase the number of examination centres to conduct the CBSE 10th & 12th board exams in 2026 smoothly and safely. All the CBSE examination centres' information will be available on Google Maps to make it convenient for students to track the CBSE examination centres' locations.

Read More: How to Calculate the CBSE Class 12 Score Percentage?

Important Instructions for CBSE Candidates

Candidates must reach the examination hall 15 minutes before the examination commencement and occupy the seats allotted to them as per the CBSE 10th and 12th exams seating arrangement 2026. CBSE Board releases the board exam guidelines which candidates must review and follow while appearing. 

The following pointers are some general rules and regulations for CBSE class 10 and 12 exams which candidates must adhere to. 

• Candidates should verify the details printed on the admit card and it is their responsibility to bring them to the notice of the school principal for rectification.
• Students must thoroughly review all the instructions printed on the answer booklet and admit cards.
• The roll number in the hall ticket should match the roll number printed on the OMR barcoded sheet.
• Candidates must collect the correct OMR sheet from the invigilator.
• Students should receive the correct question paper, and a unique subject code should be matched with the one mentioned in the hall ticket.
• Candidates will not be allowed to carry written/printed material/books into the examination hall.
• Students will be debarred from the entire exam for noting down the answers on the question paper and hall ticket, copying from others and possession of cell phones and other electronic gadgets.