The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the guidelines for submitting the List of Candidates (LOC) for Classes 10 and 12 for the academic year 2025-26 on August 27, 2025. However, as per the 2026 draft scheme, the board will conduct the CBSE board exam twice a year for class 10, the first exam from February 17 to March 10, 2026, and the second exam from May 15 to June 1, 2026. The CBSE board increased the examination fee for class 10 as per the two exam systems.
Electronic gadgets or devices such as Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and more are not allowed inside the CBSE 2026 exam hall.
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The fee will be collected at the time of filling the CBSE LOC for the first time, which would be non-refundable if paid. Read further for more details related to the CBSE board exam fees 2025-26 for Classes 10th and 12th, official document issuance fee and CBSE registration fees for Classes 9th and 11th.
The board released the CBSE 10th exam fee details for the academic year 2025-26. For class 10, the examination fees will be collected twice as per the two exam systems. We have provided the CBSE 10th exam fee structure in the following table.
| Category | Exam Fee (Per Candidate) |
|---|---|
| Schools in India | |
| Up to 5 subjects | INR 1,600/- (for SC/ST candidates of Delhi Govt Schools: INR 1,200) |
| For additional subjects | INR 320/- per subject |
| Practical fee (Class XII only) | INR 160/- per practical subject |
| Schools outside India | |
| Up to 5 subjects | INR 11,000/- |
| For additional subjects | INR 2,200/- per subject |
| Practical fee (Class XII only) | INR 375/- per practical subject |
Note: A late fee of INR 2000/- per candidate is applicable in addition to the normal fee prescribed above.
The CBSE Class 12 exam fee will be collected only once. The fee will be categorised based on the type of candidate, number of subjects, and location (India or abroad). Check out the CBSE 12th exam fee structure below for the academic year 2025-26.
| Category | Exam Fee (Per Candidate) |
|---|---|
| Schools in India | |
| Up to 5 subjects | INR 1,600 /- (for SC/ST candidates of Delhi Govt Schools: INR 1,200) |
| For additional subjects | INR 320 /- per subject |
| Practical fee (for subjects requiring it) | INR 160/- and INR 175/ per subject (India and Nepal) |
| Schools outside India | |
| Up to 5 subjects | INR 11,000/- |
| For additional subjects | INR 2,200 /- per subject |
| Practical fee (for subjects requiring it) | INR 375 /- per subject |
Note:
CBSE will soon streamline the process for submission of exam fees through digital modes, making it convenient for schools and students. Schools are required to ensure the timely submission of exam fees to avoid late penalties. Mentioned below are the key details:
Late Fees: A late fee of INR 2,000 is applicable for candidates submitting their exam forms after the deadline.
SC/ST Fee Concession: There is a special concession for SC/ST students from Delhi Government schools.
Foreign Schools: The fees for students studying in schools located outside India are significantly higher compared to schools in India.
Online Payment Only: The CBSE fee will be accepted only through online payment. Offline payment modes, such as direct bank deposits or other methods, will not be accepted. Any fees paid in offline mode will not be updated in the school's accounts, which may result in the LOC not being accepted by the CBSE Board.
The Central Board of Secondary Education charges fees for issuing important documents such as mark sheets, certificates, and migration certificates. The fee structure varies depending on the type of document requested and the time elapsed since the student passed the exam. Mentioned in the table below is the fee structure for the issuance of various documents:
| Document | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
Duplicate/Triplicate copy of Class 12 Marksheet/Certificate, Class 10 Marksheet/Certificate/Gradesheet cum Certificate of Performance | |
- Up to 5 years from the year of passing | 250/- |
- More than 5 and up to 10 years from the year of passing | 500/- |
- More than 10 years and up to 20 years from the year of passing | 1000/- |
- More than 20 years from the year of passing | 2000/- |
Migration certificate or its duplicate copy | 250/- |
Date of birth certificate | 250/- |
Provisional certificate | 200/- |
Urgent/Tatkal fee for duplicate documents (in addition to the above fees) | 500/- |
Correction in certificate/Marksheet (date of birth, name, etc.) | 1000/- |
Verification of Statement of Marks/Certificate of Class 10 or 12 (for private requests) | 500/- per document |
The CBSE board charges a registration fee for students in Classes 9th and 11th. This fee is part of the CBSE registration process that schools undertake to enrol students with the board for the respective academic year. Below are the details of CBSE registration fees:
| Category | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| In India | |
| Without a late fee | 300/- |
| With a late fee | 2300/- |
| Training fee | 20,000/- |
| Sports fee | 10,000/- |
| In Abroad | |
| Without a late fee | 500/- |
| With a late fee | 2,500/- |
| Training fee | 20,000/- |
| Sports fee | 10,000/- |
Category | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
In India | |
Without a late fee | 300/- |
With a late fee | 2300/- |
Training fee | 20,000/- |
Sports fee | 10,000/- |
In Abroad | |
Without a late fee | 600/- |
With a late fee | 2,600/- |
Training fee | 20,000/- |
Sports fee | 10,000/- |
Note:
Visually impaired candidates are exempt from paying the registration fee for Classes 9th and 11th.
The registration fee details are as per the 2023-24 academic year and may be revised for the ongoing/upcoming academic years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, the board will collect the CBSE 10th exam fee twice due to the two exam systems.
According to the latest CBSE data, the fee for subjects requiring practical exams is INR 160/- and INR 175/- per subject for schools in India and Nepal, respectively, while for schools outside India, the fee is INR 375/- per subject.
A late fee of INR 2,000/- is applicable if the CBSE exam fee is submitted after the official deadline.
The CBSE exam fee can be submitted through digital modes, facilitated by the schools. Schools are responsible for ensuring the timely submission of CBSE fees on behalf of the students.
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