CBSE Exams 2026 Registration for Private Students Starts Today at cbse.gov.in

Registration for private candidates for CBSE Class 10th and 12th exam 2026 begins today, September 9. The applications will be available on the official website cbse.gov.in. Check details here.

CBSE 2026 Private Candidate Registration

Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE will begin the registration process for private candidates for Class 10th and 12th exam 2026 from today, September 9. Private candidates preparing to appear for CBSE 2026 exam can register through the link available on the official website by following the steps given here.

The application link for private candidates for CBSE Exam 2026 Class 10th and 12th will be available on the official website cbse.gov.in. To register, candidates need to visit the private candidate link of the official website. The last date for submission of CBSE 2026 private candidate application is September 30, 2025. Candidates should note that the registration window will be available from October 3 to 11 with a late fee.

CBSE Exam 2026: Private Candidate Application Fee

Private candidates appearing for CBSE 10th and 12th exams in 2026 must complete the registration and pay the fee before the deadline. Candidates will have to pay a fee of Rs 320 in online mode. An additional fee of Rs 2,000 will be charged as late fee.

Who can apply

1. Students of session 2024-25 who have been marked as “compulsory repetition” in the 2025 results
2. Students with compartment status in the main or supplementary examination 2025 (second chance compartment)
3. Candidates declared failed/compulsory repetition in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025
4. Students who have passed in 2024-25 but wish to improve marks in one or more subjects
5. For complete details, candidates can check the official website of CBSE.

How to Register for CBSE Board Exams 2025-26?

The registration process for CBSE Class 10 board exams is done online on the Pariksha Sangam portal. To understand the process, here is a step-by-step guide that can help you do the CBSE board registration:

1. Open the CBSE portal – First, you need to visit the original website of CBSE at cbse.gov.in.
2. Start your registration – On the homepage, click on the link “Class 10 Board Exam Registration 2026”.
3. Fill the online form – Fill in all the details and don’t forget to fill in your name, date of birth, school code, etc. If these don’t match your school records, you might get into trouble.
4. Upload documents – You have to upload your passport size photo, signature, and school ID. Make sure the files are as per the size and format given on the order page.
5. Check and adjust – Review the facts again. If you find any mistakes, correct them in the correction window that comes later.
6. Pay the fee – Complete your CBSE registration by paying the fee online using UPI, net banking, or debit/credit card. And make sure your payment goes through.
7. Download the confirmation page – After submitting the form and paying the fee, make sure to download and take a printout of the confirmation page. Don’t lose it, as it shows that your CBSE Class 10 registration 2025-26 has been successful.