| Examination Authority : | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
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| Name of Course: | Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) |
| Session: | 2026–2027 |
| About Authority: | The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, responsible for conducting and regulating school-level examinations, including the Senior School Certificate (Class XII) Examination. |
| About Course: | The Senior Secondary (Class XII) Examination 2026–2027 is a CBSE Board examination for eligible Private Candidates. The notification provides the process for submission of examination forms for the Class XII examination, along with the applicable conditions and requirements for private candidates. |
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
CBSE Class XII Private Candidate Examination Form 2026–27
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
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| • Application Start: 08 Oct 2026 • Last Date to Apply: 23 Oct 2026 • Fee Pay Last Date: 23 Oct 2026 • Last Date with late fee: 24-30 Oct 2026 • Correction Date: Notify Soon • Exam Date: February/March/April 2027 • Admit Card: Notify Soon • Result Date: Notify Soon | • India: ₹320/- Per Subject • Nepal: ₹1,100/- Per Subject • Other Countries: ₹2,200/- Per Subject • Late Fee: ₹2,000/- Per Candidate in addition to the normal fee • Practical Fee – India: ₹160/- Per Subject • Practical Fee – Nepal: ₹175/- Per Subject • Practical Fee – Other Countries: ₹375/- Per Subject Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) |
| Age Limit | |
| • No specific minimum or maximum age limit is prescribed/mentioned in the notification. Eligibility is based on the category-wise conditions specified by CBSE in Annexure-1. |
| Educational Qualification |
| Course Name | Eligibility |
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| Secondary School Examination (Class X) | • Full Subjects (5/6/7): Candidates declared Essential Repeat in 2026; candidates declared Fail/Essential Repeat in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026; candidates who could not appear in the 2026 exam due to medical reasons (except shortage of attendance), and eligible Compartment candidates opting for all subjects as per CBSE rules. |
| Secondary School Examination (Class X) | • Compartment: Candidates declared Compartment in 2026 Main/Supplementary Examination can apply only for the subject in which they were placed in Compartment. |
| Secondary School Examination (Class X) | • Improvement: Candidates declared PASS in 2026 can apply for improvement in one or more subjects, subject to CBSE rules. |
| Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) | • Full Subjects (5/6): Candidates declared Essential Repeat in 2026; candidates declared Fail/Essential Repeat in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026; candidates who could not appear in the 2026 exam due to medical reasons (except shortage of attendance), and eligible Compartment candidates opting for all subjects as per CBSE rules. |
| Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) | • Compartment: Candidates declared Compartment in 2026 Main/Supplementary Examination can apply only for the subject in which they were placed in Compartment. |
| Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) | • Improvement: Candidates declared PASS in 2026 can apply for improvement in one or more subjects, subject to CBSE rules. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • 10th Marksheet & Certificates / Medical Certificate/Previous Examination / Marksheet Details • Live photographs • Previous Examination Roll Number & School Number • Passport size Photograph and Signature • Category Certificate (if applicable) • PwBD Certificate (if applicable) • Valid Photo ID Proof • Active Email ID & Mobile Number • Address Proof (Present & Permanent) Category Certificate- Candidates have been advised that Category certificate (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) is updated and valid |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Photo: | • “The photograph must be a recent passport-style color photo with 80% of the face clearly visible (without a mask), against a white background.” • Passport-size photo with the candidate’s name and a recent date (taken within the last 6 months). • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable • Size of file should be between 10kb–200kb |
| Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. • Size of file should be between 4kb – 30kb |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/private/pvt.html • Complete Online Registration • Fill Application Form • Upload Documents • Pay Application Fee • Download Confirmation Page |
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Disclaimer:- This post is based on the official information bulletin. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification shall prevail.