CBSE Class 10, 12 private exam forms 2027 are open, know how to apply

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the application process for Class 10 and Class 12 private candidates for the 2027 board examinations.

According to the latest CBSE notices, eligible candidates can submit their examination forms online from October 8, 2026. The Board has issued separate notices for Class 10 and Class 12 private candidates.

The applications are being accepted through the CBSE Private Candidate portal. Candidates should carefully check their eligibility, category, subjects and examination city before submitting the form.

The private candidate examinations will be conducted during the February, March and April 2027 examination period, along with the CBSE Main Examinations 2027.

CBSE Private Candidate Form 2027: Important Dates

CBSE has advised candidates not to wait until the last date because the application and fee payment are both part of the submission process.

Who Can Apply For CBSE Class 10 Private Exam 2027?

The Class 10 private candidate form is not open for every student. Candidates have to meet the eligibility conditions prescribed by CBSE.

Eligible categories include:

• Students declared Essential Repeat in the 2026 examination.
• Students placed in Compartment in the CBSE Main or Supplementary Examination 2026.
• Candidates declared Fail/Essential Repeat in the applicable previous examination years, including 2021 to 2026.
• Candidates who passed the Class 10 examination in 2026 and want to apply for Improvement of Performance in one or more subjects.

Students should select the correct category while filling the online form. Choosing the wrong category can create problems during application processing.

Who Can Apply For CBSE Class 12 Private Exam 2027?

For Class 12, CBSE has listed several categories of eligible private candidates.

These include:

• Candidates declared Essential Repeat in the 2026 Class 12 examination.
• Candidates placed in Compartment in the 2026 Main or Supplementary Examination.
• Candidates declared Fail/Essential Repeat in the applicable years from 2021 to 2026.
• Candidates who completed their regular course and were allotted a roll number but could not appear in the 2026 Class 12 examination because of medical reasons, subject to CBSE conditions.
• Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2026 and want to appear for Improvement of Performance in one or more subjects.

For compartment candidates, CBSE has specified that they should apply under the Compartment category and select the subject in which they were placed in compartment.

CBSE Private Candidate Form 2027 Fees

The fee structure depends on the class, country and subjects selected.

For candidates in India, CBSE has prescribed a fee of ₹320 per additional subject for Class 10 and Class 12 private candidates. The same normal fee structure is shown in the official notices for both classes.

For Class 12, an additional practical fee may apply for practical subjects. CBSE has prescribed ₹160 per practical subject per candidate for schools in India.

Late Fee

Candidates who miss the normal deadline can submit the form from October 24 to October 30, 2026, with a late fee of ₹2,000 per candidate in addition to the applicable normal fee.

Candidates should remember that the fee must be paid online through the payment methods prescribed by CBSE. Offline fee payment is not accepted for this process.

How To Apply For CBSE Private Exam Form 2027?

Eligible Class 10 and Class 12 candidates can follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit The Official CBSE Website

Go to the official CBSE website and open the Private Candidate section.

Step 2: Open The 2027 Application Link

Select the option for Online Application for Private Candidate for Examination Main, 2027. The official CBSE private candidate page currently provides the application link.

Step 3: Select Your Category

Choose the correct category, such as:

• Essential Repeat
• Compartment
• Improvement of Performance
• Other applicable category as mentioned by CBSE

Candidates should check the eligibility rules before making the selection.

Step 4: Enter Your Details

Fill in the required details carefully.

For candidates who appeared in recent CBSE examinations, some information may be automatically generated by the system. Candidates may need to enter details such as their previous roll number, school number and examination centre number where applicable.

Step 5: Select Subjects

Choose only the subjects available in the online system and carefully check the subject codes.

CBSE has advised candidates to be particularly careful while selecting language subjects because more than one course can have similar language names.

Step 6: Select Examination City

Candidates need to choose their examination city carefully.

CBSE will allot the examination centre based on the city selected in the application. Once the examination centre is allotted, a request for changing it may not be accepted.

Step 7: Upload Photograph And Signature

Candidates need to upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

CBSE says the photograph should be recent, clear and of good quality. The scanned JPG photograph should not exceed the prescribed 40 KB limit.

Step 8: Pay The Examination Fee

Pay the applicable examination fee online.

CBSE has allowed digital payment methods such as internet banking, UPI and debit/credit cards for candidates in India.

Step 9: Submit And Download The Form

After checking all details, submit the application.

Candidates should download and save a copy of the submitted form and payment details for their records.

CBSE has also clarified that candidates do not need to send a hard copy of the examination form to the Board.

Documents And Details Required

Candidates should keep the following information ready before starting the application:

• Previous CBSE roll number, wherever applicable
• School number and examination centre number, wherever applicable
• Correct personal details
• Valid email ID for OTP verification
• Correct postal address
• Subject details
• Examination city preference
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Online payment facility

CBSE has specifically advised candidates to provide a working and valid email ID for OTP verification.

Important Things Candidates Should Remember

Choose The Category Carefully

A candidate should submit only one application form. CBSE says that once an application has been submitted, the candidate cannot apply again under another category.

Check Your Examination City

The examination centre will be allotted based on the city selected by the candidate. Therefore, students should select their city carefully before submitting the form.

Check Subjects Before Payment

Candidates should carefully verify their selected subjects and subject codes before making payment.

Keep The Submitted Form Safe

After completing the application, download and save the form. It can help the candidate verify the information entered in the application.

Do Not Wait For The Last Date

The normal application deadline is October 23, 2026. After that, candidates can apply only during the late-fee period from October 24 to October 30.

What Happens After The CBSE Private Candidate Form Is Submitted?

After successful submission and fee payment, eligible candidates will be able to proceed with the examination process according to CBSE's schedule.

Candidates should regularly check the official CBSE website for updates related to:

• Admit card
• Examination centre
• Date sheet
• Practical examination, wherever applicable
• Examination instructions
• Results

CBSE has stated that candidates appearing in the 2027 examination will receive a new roll number and will not be allowed to appear using the previous year's roll number.

CBSE Private Candidate Exam 2027: When Will Exams Be Held?

CBSE will conduct the examinations for eligible private candidates in February, March and April 2027, along with the Board's Main Examinations 2027.

The detailed date sheet should be checked separately once CBSE releases the examination schedule.