Applications for CBSE Class 10 and 12 private students have started; exam forms can be submitted without a late fee until this date..

There is important news for private students planning to appear for the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board examinations. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has initiated the application process for both classes. Students should complete the application process online via the official board website within the specified dates. Please note that filling out the board exam form is mandatory to appear for the examination.

**Students who failed or have 'Compartment'/'Essential Repeat' status can also apply**
Students who failed previous board exams or received a 'Compartment' or 'Essential Repeat' status can also fill out the exam form to take the test and prevent the loss of an academic year.

**Important Dates**
Date for the start of online applications: October 8, 2026
Last date to fill the exam form without late fee: October 23, 2026
Last date to apply with late fee: October 24 to October 30, 2026

**Application Fee**
To fill out the CBSE private exam form, students from India must pay a fee of ₹320 per subject. Students from Nepal are required to pay ₹1,100 per subject, while students from other countries must pay ₹2,200 per subject. An additional fee of ₹2,000 applies for applications submitted late fee.

**Where to Apply**
According to the notification issued by CBSE, students can complete the application process by visiting the official portal: https://www.cbse.gov.in/newsite/private/index.htm. Please ensure that you pay the prescribed fee for the subjects along with filling out the form; the application will only be accepted once the payment is made.

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