CBSE Private Candidate Form 2026, Fees, How to apply, Documents Required

CBSE Private Candidate Form 2026, Fees, How to apply, Documents Required

Dinesh GoyalUpdated on 29 Aug 2025, 04:18 PM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is about to release the CBSE private candidate form 2026 in September 2025. Students will get ample time to apply for the CBSE private exam, and the online application process is estimated to close in October 2025. They can submit the CBSE private candidate registration form 2026 on the official website, cbse.gov.in. The board will conduct the 10th and 12th private candidates' examination from February to April 2026.

This Story also Contains

  1. CBSE Private Candidate Form 2026 Release Date
  2. CBSE Private Exam 2026 Overview
  3. Who can fill the CBSE Private Candidate Form 2026?
  4. Steps to Fill CBSE Private Exam Application Form 2026
  5. Application Fees for CBSE Private Exam Form 2026
  6. Documents Required to Apply Online for CBSE Private Exam 2026
CBSE Private Candidate Form 2026, Fees, How to apply, Documents Required
CBSE Private Candidate Form 2026

Candidates falling under the Fail, Compartment, or Essential Repeat categories and those seeking to improve their performance or add a subject can fill out the forms for the CBSE 10th and 12th exams. The application process for the CBSE private exam 2026 includes applying with the relevant form links, fee payment, and uploading the required documents.

CBSE Private Candidate Form 2026 Release Date

Recently, the board has started CBSE LOC submissions. Now, the CBSE Private application form will be released soon in September 2025, and the candidates will have a deadline to submit the application form and pay the application fees.

The application process for the private examination in 2024 started from September 12, 2024, to October 16, 2024 (without late fees), and with late fees, the last date to apply online was October 24, 2024. Taking into consideration the previous year, we can expect the CBSE private candidate form 2026 to be released in September 2025. Here’s a timeframe for the students to keep a check on the upcoming events.

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EventsImportant Dates
CBSE private candidate form 2026September 2025 (Expected)
Last date to fill the application formOctober 2025
Last date to pay application feesOctober 2025
CBSE private candidate admit card 2025February 2026
CBSE private candidate exam date 2025
  • February 17 to March 6, 2026 (Tentative for Class 10)
  • February 17 onwards (For Class 12)
Practical datesFebruary to March 2026
CBSE private candidate result dateMay 2026

CBSE Private Exam 2026 Overview

Before going forward with the details of the CBSE private exam application form 2026, students can go through the detailed overview of the private examination from the table given below.

Conducting Authority

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Exam

CBSE private candidate exam

Exam Date

February 2026 - April 2026

Application Form

September 2025

Application Process

Online

Application Form Status

To Be Released

Official Website

cbse.nic.in

Who can fill the CBSE Private Candidate Form 2026?

The students must meet the eligibility criteria to appear in the CBSE private exam 2026 for Class 10th and Class 12th. Here, we have discussed the eligibility criteria for the full subjects, performance improvement, compartment, and additional subjects.

Category

Eligibility Criteria

Full Subjects (5/6 Subjects)

  • For students whose results have been declared as Essential Repeat in 2025.

  • Students whose results have been declared as Fail/Essential Repeat in the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

  • Students who were not able to appear for the examination due to medical reasons, except shortage of attendance at the examination in 2025.

Compartment

Students who have been placed in a Compartment in the board exam can apply only in the subject in which he/she has been placed in the Compartment.

Improvement of Performance

Students who have passed the examination in 2025 can apply to improve their performance in one or more subjects, provided they have appeared in the same subjects in the examination held in 2025.

Additional Subject

Students who have passed the board examination can apply for additional subjects from the list of subjects enclosed within two years of passing the examination (Students who have passed in 2024 and 2025 are eligible to apply).

Steps to Fill CBSE Private Exam Application Form 2026

Once the CBSE private exam application form 2026 is released on the official website, students who are eligible will have to fill out the application form. To submit the application form, students can follow the steps mentioned below.

  • Students will have to visit the official website of CBSE, @cbse.gov.in.

  • On the homepage, navigate to the ‘Latest’ section and locate the ‘Submission of Examination Form by Private Candidates for Class X/XII Exam 2026’/.

  • Click on the link and start filling out the application form with all the relevant information asked.

  • Make sure to verify all the information and upload the required documents, including recent passport-size photographs and a signature.

  • Next, pay the application fees via the payment option mentioned on the screen.

  • Submit the CBSE private exam form and generate the confirmation page

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Application Fees for CBSE Private Exam Form 2026

The application form will be incomplete without the payment. The candidates will have to pay the fees based on the subjects they are going to appear for in the examination. Here, we have mentioned the application for the CBSE private exam form 2026.

Fees for Indian Students

Application fees for Indian students who are going to appear in the private examination have been mentioned below.

Fee Slab

Fee To Be Remitted Per Student in INR

Examination Fee

Rs 1,600 for five subjects and Rs 320 per subject for one extra subject

Examination Fee for Compartment/Additional/Improvement

Rs 300 per subject

Practical Fee

Rs 160 for each practical/project work per subject


CBSE Private Candidate Form 2026


Fees for Nepal and Other Countries

Students who are going to appear in the CBSE private exam 2026 from Nepal and other countries can follow the below mentioned application fee structure.

Fee Slab

Nepal

Other Countries

CBSE Examination Fee

Rs 5,500 for five subjects, Rs 1100 per subject for each extra subject

Rs 11,000 for five subjects and Rs 2,200 per subject for each extra subject

Examination Fee for Compartment/Additional/Improvement

Rs 1,000 per subject

Rs 2,000 per subject

Practical Fee

Rs 175 for each practical/project work subject

Rs 375 for each practical/project work subject

Documents Required to Apply Online for CBSE Private Exam 2026

Here’s a list of documents the students may need while filling out the application form for the CBSE private exam 2026.

  • Scanned copy of passport-sized photograph

  • Scanned copy of signature

  • Previous CBSE admit card

  • Valid email ID and phone number

  • Valid ID proof (Aadhaar Card)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the deadline for submitting the CBSE private exam form for 2025?
A:

The deadline for submitting the form will be in October 2025. Last year, students could submit the form till October 16, 2024, without a late fee.

Q: Is CBSE private candidates form out?
A:

No, the CBSE private candidate form will be released in September 2025. 

Q: From where can I fill out the CBSE Private Form 2025?
A:

Applicants can fill out their CBSE 10th and 12th private exam forms 2025 on cbse.gov.in.

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Yes, if you’re not satisfied with your marks even after the improvement exam, many education boards allow you to reappear as a private candidate next year to improve your scores. This means you can register independently, study at your own pace, and take the exams without attending regular classes. It’s a good option to improve your results and open up more opportunities for higher studies or careers. Just make sure to check the specific rules and deadlines of your education board so you don’t miss the registration window. Keep your focus, and you will do better next time.

Hello Aspirant,

Yes, in the case that you appeared for the 2025 improvement exam and your roll number is different from what was on the previous year’s marksheet, the board will usually release a new migration certificate. This is because the migration certificate will reflect the most recent exam details, roll number and passing year. You can apply to get it from your board using the process prescribed by them either online or through your school/college.

Yes, if you miss the 1st CBSE exam due to valid reasons, then you can appear for the 2nd CBSE compartment exam.

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If you want to change your stream to humanities after getting a compartment in one subject in the CBSE 12th Board Exam , you actually have limited options to qualify for your board exams. You can prepare effectively and appear in the compartment examination for mathematics again. If you do not wish to continue with the current stream, you can take readmission in the Humanities stream and start from Class 11th again, and continue studying for two more years to qualify for the 12th examination.

The GUJCET Merit List is prepared based on the Class 12th marks and GUJCET marks received by the students. CBSE students who are not from the Gujarat board can definitely compete with GSEB students, as their eligibility is decided based on the combined marks scored by them in GUJCET and the 12th board. The weightage of the GUJCET score is 40% and the weightage of the class 12 scores is 60%.