CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026: Private Candidates Can Apply Online, Exam on July 28
The Central Board of Secondary Education has opened the online application window for the Class XII Supplementary Examination 2026 for private candidates starting , June 30, 2026. The circular has been issued by CBSE.
Private candidates placed in the Compartment category following the declaration of Class XII Board results must submit their examination forms through the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in, before the deadline closes on July 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Who Can Apply
This circular is only for private candidates. But who exactly counts as a private candidate here? Let’s break it down simply.
There are four types of students who can apply:
Students who gave Class 12 exams this year (2026) as private candidates and got a Compartment result in one or two subjects can apply to clear that subject through this supplementary exam.
Students who gave Class 12 exams this year (2026) as private candidates, passed overall but could not clear one subject, can apply to improve that one subject.
Students who first gave Class 12 Board exams in 2025, got Compartment, appeared again in the Compartment exam in 2025, still got Compartment, and then appeared again with the 2026 Board exams and got Compartment once more this supplementary exam is their 3rd and absolute last chance. After this, no more chances will be given. These students must apply as private candidates, not regular students.
The Simple Rule
Think of it this way if your Class 12 result currently shows Compartment in any subject, whether you gave the exam this year or last year, you need to apply for this supplementary exam. But you apply as a private candidate, not through your school. Your school will not submit the form on your behalf. You have to go to cbse.gov.in and fill the form yourself.
Missing this window means missing the chance to clear that subject entirely, since CBSE will not accept any application after July 8, 2026 under any circumstances.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Form submission window opens | 30 June 2026 |
| Last date for form submission and fee payment | 8 July 2026, till 11:59 PM |
| CBSE Class XII Supplementary Examination | 28 July 2026 |
| Admit card date | To be announced separately |
Fee Structure
| School Location | Fee per subject |
| Schools in India | Rs. 320/- |
| Schools in Nepal | Rs. 1,100/- |
| Schools outside India | Rs. 2,200/- |
Visually impaired students of Class XII are exempted from the examination fee. Fee must be paid digitally no challan payments will be accepted. If the form is filled but fee is not paid, the candidature will be rejected.
How to Apply
Candidates must visit cbse.gov.in and access the Supplementary Examination 2026 form link. They will need to enter their Roll Number, School Number, and Centre Number from their last CBSE admit card, select the subject, enter address details, and choose the city of examination. After submitting the form, candidates must upload a recent colour photograph (max 50 KB, JPG) and signature (max 4 KB, JPG), and complete the fee payment online.
The Board has made it clear that no application will be accepted after July 8 in any mode, online or offline.
Key Points to Note
The Supplementary Examination 2026 will be conducted based on the syllabus prescribed for Board Examinations for session 2025-26. A consolidated mark sheet will be issued only to candidates who were declared Compartment in Board Examinations 2026 and are subsequently declared Pass in Supplementary Examinations 2026. Admit card dates will be communicated separately.
For any difficulty during the online submission process, candidates can contact the IT Branch of the concerned CBSE Regional Office. Contact details are available at https://www.cbse.gov.in.
