The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is among the largest and significant academic boards in India which looks into the scholastic syllabi and tests for millions of learners across India. For the academic year 2024-25, CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exams are approaching since a key document that students require to sit for these exams is their admit card.
What is the CBSE Admit Card?
CBSE admit card is very important for each student as this card proves the eligibility of the student to write the board examination. It contains critical information such as:
- Student’s Name: As per school records.
- Roll Number: A code that can be used to identify each student.
- Examination Center Details: The location of the exam centre whether physical or online, and the code assigned to the exam.
- Subject Codes and Exam Dates: A summary of the student’s activities as when a student is involved in several examinations during any given period.
- Important Instructions: This paper presents recommendations that the Ministry of Education should implement to effectively conduct the exams.
Availability of CBSE Admit Card 2025
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon release the admit cards for the board exams for classes X and XII, respectively. CBSE releases its admit card 14 days before the commencement of the examination. So, the date for tentative release date is to be late January to mid-February 2025.
CBSE, as a rule, releases admit cards for the examinations for regular students through their respective schools. The board hosts the admit cards on its official website, www.cbse.gov.in and it is the school’s role to download the admit cards and issue them to the students.
Candidates who have appeared for the exam privately can download the admit cards from the official CBSE website. To download the document, candidates have to fill in some basic information such as their application number or previous roll number if available.
| Availability of CBSE Admit Card 2025 dates | |
|---|---|
| CBSE Admit Card 2025 for regular students | February 2025 |
| CBSE Admit Card 2025 for private students | February 2025 |
| CBSE exam date for class X | February 15 to March 18, 2025 |
| CBSE exam date for class XII | February 15 to March 18, 2025 |
| CBSE result date for class X and XII | May 2025 |
| CBSE compartment 2025 admit card for regular & private students | July 2025 |
| CBSE compartment 2025 exam dates | July 2025 |
Steps to Download the CBSE Admit Card
For regular students:
- Visit the official CBSE website: cbse.gov.in.
- Go to the “School Login” link.
- Within the browser, input the login credentials affirmatively given by CBSE.
- Click on the admit cards and download them.
- After the verification of the printed copies, distribute them to students.
For Private Students:
- Go to the official CBSE website: cbse.gov.in.
- They are to click on the link: Admit Card for Private Candidates 2025.
- Fill in the first details such as application number, if declared, or previous roll no.
- Take a printout/copy of the admit card that has been downloaded.
Why is an admit card important?
While the admit card is rather an entrenched practice, it is an authentic one as well. Without it, the student will not be allowed to get into the examination hall. Students need to make multiple copies of it and ensure that the admit card is not lost or even torn.
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Guidelines to Follow by Students on Examination Day
- Cross-check all the details on the admit card such as the candidate’s name, roll number and the subjects.
- You should get to the centre of examination 30 minutes before the reporting time.
- The candidate should bring the admit card and one photograph identification card.
- Only take the allowed substances for writing i.e. pen, pencil and, eraser only (as mentioned in the guidelines).
- Do not engage in any wrongdoing or have possession of banned items that are such as mobile phones or electronic devices.
- Remain polite to the invigilator and keep violations of rules and order to a minimum in the examination hall.
Conclusion
The CBSE admit card 2025 is a very crucial document for students across the class 10 and 12. It is equally important for the schools and the private candidates to note that they should always be ready to receive their admit cards earlier enough to avoid much fuss. The set of measures recommended by CBSE will help students to manage the process of preparation and feel confident during the exam.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What to do if I find an error in my admit card?
A: For the normal candidates notify your school to correct the error while those who sat for CSE exams for a private candidate should contact the CBSE regional office.
Q2. Is it possible to write the exam without the admit card?
A: Well, no. The admit card is required before one gets into the examination hall.
Q3. What should I do if I misplace my admit card?
A: You should consult your school (for ordinary students) or download another copy from the CBSE website (for private students).
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