CBSE 10th, 12th Subject Change Procedure - Application Process and Documentation

• Parents or candidates have to apply for the subject change request in the format specified by the CBSE board.

• An application has to be submitted to the Regional Officer requesting the change of subject(s). It is mandatory that the request be made as per the format specified by CBSE.

• Details of the student, such as name, the reason for the change of subject(s) and necessary documents supporting the reason, have to be attached along with the application.

Documents Required

• Documents such as - Previous class report card (if continuing in the same school), Report card and Transfer Certificate from the previous school (if changing schools), Medical Certificate from a Government hospital, if applicable, and other relevant documents supporting reasons other than those specified have to be submitted.

Sample Image of Application Format Requesting Subject Change (For Candidates/Parents Only)

Change of Subject(s) in CBSE Board - Compilation and Submission to Regional Office

Schools are responsible for compiling the subject change requests of their students and submitting the same in the proper format on the school’s letterhead to the respective CBSE regional office along with the essential documents. Students can submit their requests to schools by July 15 of the respective academic year, and further processing has to be completed by July 21 by the schools.

School Evaluation Criteria and Final Submission

Upon receipt of a subject change request, the school conducts a thorough analysis to ascertain its viability. The evaluation criteria include:

• Determining the candidate’s genuineness of the reason cited for the change of subject(s).

• Assessing a candidate’s academic performance in Class 9th or Class 11th. They have to identify if the candidate is facing difficulties in coping with the current subject(s).

• Schools also have to verify the availability of the requested subject and ensure the presence of a qualified teacher for the requested subject.

Communication of Deficiencies

• The CBSE regional office will communicate the deficiencies in the submitted requests to the respective schools by August 20 of the respective academic year.

• This allows timely rectification and resubmission of documents or information.

• Schools have to ensure that the deficiencies are resolved by August 27 of the respective academic year.

• The board will also release the CBSE date sheet 2026 for students. Candidates can check out the exam dates and prepare for the CBSE board as per the sheet.

Dates of CBSE Approval of Subject Change

• The deadline for CBSE approval is September 15, and the final date for submitting the Letter of Confirmation (LOC) with the regular fee (without late fee) is September 30.

Also, Check:

• CBSE Class 10 Syllabus

• CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet

• CBSE Class 10 Sample Papers (All Subjects)

• CBSE Class 12 Syllabus

• CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers (All Subjects)

• CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet