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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the private candidate examination forms for Class 10 and Class 12 for the 2026-27 session. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official CBSE website.

The application process for both Class 10 and Class 12 private candidates has started on October 8, 2026. Candidates can submit their forms without a late fee until October 23, 2026. The late fee submission window will remain open from October 24 to October 30, 2026.

The examinations for private candidates will be conducted in February, March, and April 2027 along with the CBSE Board Examinations 2027.

Who Can Apply for CBSE Class 10 Private Exam 2027?

According to the CBSE Class 10 private candidate notice, the application is open to eligible candidates belonging to specified categories. These include:

• Candidates declared Essential Repeat in the 2026 examination.

• Candidates placed in the compartment category in the 2026 examination.

• Candidates declared fail or Essential Repeat in earlier examinations.

• Candidates who have passed the examination and wish to improve their performance in one or more subjects.

• Candidates fulfilling other eligibility conditions specified by CBSE.

Candidates who were placed in compartment in two subjects in the 2026 examination must select the appropriate category while filling out the application form. Separate eligibility conditions have also been prescribed for candidates applying under the improvement of performance category.

Candidates should carefully read the official CBSE notice before submitting the application.

Direct Link To Official Notice

Who Can Apply for CBSE Class 12 Private Exam 2027?

Eligible Class 12 private candidates include:

• Candidates declared Essential Repeat in the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination.

• Candidates placed in compartment in the 2026 examination.

• Candidates declared fail or Essential Repeat in earlier examinations.

• Candidates who have passed the examination and wish to improve their performance in one or more subjects.

• Candidates who completed a regular course of study and were allotted a roll number for appearing in the 2026 examination, subject to the conditions specified by CBSE.

• Candidates placed in compartment in one subject in the 2026 examination, as per the eligibility conditions.

Candidates should check the detailed Class 12 private candidate notice to determine their eligibility before applying.

Direct Link To Official Notice

CBSE Private Exam Form 2027: Important Dates

Applications will be accepted only through the online mode and according to the schedule prescribed by CBSE. Applications submitted after the specified deadline will not be accepted.

CBSE Class 10 Private Exam Fee 2027

For Class 10 private candidates, the examination fee is as follows:

Candidates submitting their applications during the late fee period will have to pay the applicable examination fee along with the Rs 2,000 late fee.

CBSE Class 12 Private Exam Fee 2027

The Class 12 examination fee is Rs 320 per subject for candidates in India. Candidates in Nepal have to pay Rs 1,100 per subject, while candidates in other countries have to pay Rs 2,200 per subject.

For practical subjects, an additional practical examination fee is applicable.

Steps to Apply for CBSE Private Exam Form 2027

Candidates can submit the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 private examination forms online by following these steps:

• Visit the official CBSE website.

• Open the section for private candidate examination forms.

• Select the relevant Class 10 or Class 12 application link.

• Read the eligibility conditions and instructions carefully.

• Enter the required candidate, examination, and contact details.

• Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

• Pay the examination fee through the available online payment method.

• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.

• Submit the application form.

• Download and save a copy of the completed application and payment details for future reference.

CBSE has stated that applications will not be accepted through offline mode.

Important Instructions for CBSE Private Candidates

Candidates should keep the following instructions in mind while submitting the application:

• Only one application form should be submitted by a candidate.

• Candidates must provide a working email ID for OTP verification.

• Roll number, school number, and examination centre number should be entered correctly.

• The photograph and signature should be uploaded in JPG format and should not exceed 40 KB.

• Candidates should use their own account or debit/credit card for fee payment.

• Payment details should be preserved safely after successful payment.

• Candidates should carefully select their preferred examination city.

• The examination centre allotted by CBSE will be final.

• Requests for a change of examination centre after allotment will not be considered.

• Candidates should verify all details before final submission.

• Corrections may not be possible after the prescribed deadline.

• Candidates should read the complete official instructions before submitting the application.

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Official Source

CBSE Class 10 Private Candidate Notice:

https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/documents/SUBMISSION_FORMS_PRIVATE_X_2627_07102026.pdf