CBSE Board Exams 2026: The Controller of Examinations at the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj, announced that entry to examination centres will not be permitted after 10 am for the morning shift papers scheduled to begin at 10:30 am. He informed that question papers will be distributed at 10:15 am, and the examination will conclude strictly as per the allotted duration. However, Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates will be given the prescribed additional time.
Dr Bhardwaj also outlined a detailed exam-day "bell schedule" to help students track time inside the examination hall. He said there will be a distinct, longer-duration bell system to indicate key moments - a single bell when 10 minutes are left for the paper to conclude, and a longer bell to signal the end of the examination.
CBSE Issues Strict 10 AM Entry Rule, Students Asked To Visit Centres Before Exam Day
In view of the strict entry time, the board has requested all students to plan their journey considering local conditions, traffic, weather, and distance. All schools have been asked to guide and assist parents and students. Students are also advised to visit their examination centres in advance and plan their travel to ensure timely arrival on all examination days.
What Does The Bell Schedule Say?
There will be a single bell and a long bell for specific purposes. A single bell will be sound for letting students know that one or two h our has passed and for other purposes. The longer bell will be for exam commencemnen and conclusion.
The board has asked superintendents to not disturb students during their 15 minutes of reading the question paper.