CBSE 2026 Webcast Live Updates: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct a live webcast on February 13, 2026, just days before the Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams begin. The session will clarify the modalities for conducting the examinations, along with major reforms introduced for the 2026 cycle. With nearly 46 lakh students, over 31,000 affiliated schools and 8,074+ examination centres across India and 26 countries abroad, the board exams are being organised on a massive scale. The webcast aims to ensure smooth coordination, transparency in evaluation and clear understanding of updated guidelines before exams commence on February 17.

Here are CBSE 2026 Webcast Live Updates 

Last Updated at 02:40 AM, 13 Feb 2026

CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh Warns on Question Paper Security and SOPs

Emphasizing strict adherence to SOPs, the CBSE Chairman warned schools against malpractice. He stressed secure handling of question papers, CCTV surveillance for three months, frisking procedures, and timely submission of answer books.

Last Updated at 02:30 AM, 13 Feb 2026

CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh on Expanding Evaluation Centres

Due to IT infrastructure limitations in some schools, the CBSE Chairman said more evaluation centres may be created. Mapping is currently underway to ensure smooth digital implementation.

Last Updated at 01:50 AM, 13 Feb 2026

CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh Urges Teacher Training and Portal Familiarisation

The CBSE Chairman urged teachers to log in beforehand, verify credentials, and practice marking sample scripts to avoid last-minute glitches.

Last Updated at 01:30 AM, 13 Feb 2026

CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh Explains “On-Screen Marking” and Central Scanning

Detailing digital evaluation, the CBSE Chairman stated, “All the answer books shall be scanned centrally and will be available in the central server.”

Under this system:

• Evaluators fetch answer scripts digitally.
  
  

• Scripts are not distributed school-wise.
  
  

• The aim is to eliminate totaling errors and unevaluated questions.
  
  

He noted that in the new schema, these common errors “will probably not be possible.”

Last Updated at 01:10 PM, 13 Feb 2026

CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh on Splitting Science and Social Science Evaluation

Explaining the second reform, the CBSE Chairman said answers in Social Science and Science will be split so that “only the concerned subject teacher is going to evaluate that.”

He acknowledged logistical challenges but emphasized improved subject-wise evaluation accuracy.

Last Updated at 11:10 AM, 13 Feb 2026

CBSE 2026 Webcast Live Updates: Joint Secretary Manish Agarwal, Shares Objectives of Webinar

Mr Manish Agarwal, Joint Secretary (Coordination), outlined the key objectives of the CBSE 2026 webinar during his address. 

The main objectives highlighted during the webinar include:

1. Safe and smooth conduct of examinations

2. Objective evaluation

3. Latest communication by the CBSE

4. Introduction of new initiatives

5. Action as per new initiatives

6. Confidence building among stakeholders

7. Building a strong and coordinated team

Last Updated at 11:05 AM, 13 Feb 2026

CBSE 2026 Webcast Begins 

Live webcast has officially commenced with senior CBSE officials addressing principals and examination centre superintendents.

Last Updated at 10:45 AM, 13 Feb 2026

CBSE 2026 Webcast Direct Link 

The official webcast link has been activated on the CBSE’s official website. Schools and authorised representatives can join the session through the board’s official portal using the credentials shared earlier.

The webcast will remain accessible during the scheduled time slot, and a recorded version is also likely to be uploaded for reference. Participants are advised to log in at least 10–15 minutes before the session to avoid technical issues.

Direct Link To Join

Last Updated at 10:30 AM, 13 Feb 2026

Scale Of CBSE Board Exams 2026

2026 board exams involve more than 31,000 affiliated schools, 46 lakh students, and over 8,074 examination centres across India and 26 countries abroad. Coordinated communication is essential given the size of this exercise.

Last Updated at 10:15 AM, 13 Feb 2026

CBSE 2026 Webcast Live Updates: Date & Time 

Date: February 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM onwards
Duration: Around 2 hours

Last Updated at 10:00 AM, 13 Feb 2026

CBSE 2026 Webcast Live Updates: Why It Is Important

With major structural and evaluation reforms introduced this year, CBSE is conducting the live session to ensure clarity for school authorities and smooth coordination at examination and evaluation centres. The Board uses this platform to communicate policy updates and implementation details.

Last Updated at 01:00 AM, 13 Feb 2026

CBSE 2026 Webcast Live Updates: Where To Watch The Webcast

The session will be streamed on CBSE’s official YouTube channel. Viewers can search for “BoardExams@CBSE” on YouTube to access the live stream. Schools have been instructed to arrange proper viewing facilities with stable internet and sound systems.