Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the admission process for private candidates appearing in the 2026 board exams. Students who fall under categories such as Fail, Essential Repeat, Compartment, or Improvement of Performance can register online through the official CBSE website – cbse.gov.in.
The application window for CBSE Class 10 and 12 private students started on September 9, 2025, and will remain open till September 30, 2025 (without late fees). With late fees, the last date for submission is October 11, 2025. Candidates can only apply for subjects auto-generated in the online system based on their previous exam records.
The CBSE admit card for private students will also be issued online, tentatively in February 2026. The exams for Class 10 are expected from February 17 to March 6, 2026, while Class 12 exams will begin from February 17, 2026. Results will likely be announced in May 2026.
CBSE Private Exam 2026: Highlights
To help students get a quick overview, here is a summary of all the important details such as application dates, exam schedule, admit card release, and result timeline for CBSE Private Exam 2026:
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CBSE Private Exam 2026 Eligibility
Students must check their eligibility before filling out the online form. Based on CBSE’s past rules, here are the categories allowed:
CBSE Private Exam 2026 Eligibility for Full Subjects (5/6 subjects)
- Students who were declared Fail in Class 12 (2020–2025).
- Students placed in Essential Repeat in Class 12 (2023–2025).
- Students who missed exams due to medical reasons.
- Women candidates residing in Delhi who passed Class 10 but could not join regular schooling.
- Physically challenged candidates from Delhi with genuine proof of not being able to attend regular schools.
- Students of Patrachar Vidyalaya, Delhi (application auto-submitted).
Read: CBSE Class 10 Eligibility 2026
CBSE Private Exam 2026 Eligibility for Compartment (1 Subject)
- Students who got Compartment in 2024 can reappear only in that subject
CBSE Private Exam 2026 Eligibility for Improvement of Performance
- Students who passed Class 12 in 2025 can appear again in one or more subjects to improve their marks
CBSE Private Exam 2026 Eligibility for Additional Subject
- Candidates can apply for one additional subject within two years of passing the exam
Note: Students applying for improvement cannot opt for additional subjects, and vice versa.
CBSE Private Exam 2026 Application Process
- Visit the official CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.
- Click on the Private Candidate Exam 2026 link;
- Enter your roll number, school number, and centre number (for 2025 candidates).
- Verify auto-generated personal details.
- Upload a recent passport-size photo and signature (max 40 KB each).
- Upload supporting documents such as marksheet or school leaving certificate.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Download and save the confirmation page.
CBSE Private Exam 2026 Documents Required
Candidates must upload certain documents while filling out the form. Below is the list of essential documents to keep ready before applying:
- Recent coloured passport-size photo (within last 6 months, plain background)
- Scanned signature
- Previous year marksheet/report card
- Original school leaving certificate (if applicable)
CBSE Private Exam 2026 Application Fees
The fee structure for CBSE private students varies depending on the category of exam (full subjects, compartment, improvement, or additional subject). Students abroad are required to pay higher fees compared to those in India. The complete fee details are given in the table below:
CBSE Private Exam 2026 Result
The results for CBSE Private Exam 2026 will be declared online. Students can expect the results in May 2026 for both Class 10 and Class 12. The marksheet will be provisional and available for download from the official CBSE website.
Conclusion
The CBSE Private Exam 2026 offers students a valuable chance to save their academic year, improve their scores, or take up additional subjects. Since the application process is completely online, students should complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. Staying updated through the official CBSE website will ensure they don’t miss any important notifications regarding admit cards, exam schedules, or results.
