CBSE 12th Supplementary Exam 2026 eligibility: what students need to know
CBSE declared Class 12 results 2026 on its official website and announced the Class 12 supplementary exam for July 15, 2026 . Details on CBSE 12th Supplementary Exam 2026 eligibility show the exam is for compartment and improvement candidates.
CBSE 12th Supplementary Exam 2026 eligibility: who can apply
Students who failed one or more Class 12 subjects in the main exam are eligible to sit the supplementary (compartment) exam. Those who passed and want to improve marks in one or more subjects can also apply as improvement candidates.
Applications are not direct. Your school must include you on the List of Candidates (LOC) submitted to CBSE.
CBSE 12th Supplementary Exam 2026 eligibility: LOC submission and deadlines
The CBSE LOC submission window began on June 2, 2026 , allowing schools to register compartment and improvement candidates. Schools submit LOCs on behalf of students through the board’s prescribed portal and process.
CBSE has set the supplementary exam date as July 15, 2026 . Schools and students should coordinate quickly so LOCs and any corrections are completed before schools’ internal deadlines.
What CBSE has specified — and what it has not
CBSE’s announcement confirms the exam date, the start of LOC submission and who may apply. The board lists schools as the official applicants and points students to the school for registration.
The notification does not specify per-subject fees or the precise last date for LOC submission in publicly available details. Students should ask their school exam in-charge for fee amounts, payment deadlines, and correction windows.
Immediate steps for students and schools
If you are a compartment or improvement candidate, contact your school immediately to ensure your name is on the LOC. Check with the school about fee payment, documentary requirements, and any internal last dates for enrolment.
Keep watching CBSE’s official website for any updated circulars, admit card details, and exam-day instructions. Results and further notifications will also appear on the board’s official portal.
Key dates at a glance
- LOC submission began: June 2, 2026
- Supplementary (compartment) exam date: July 15, 2026
All students must apply through their schools. For final confirmation on fees, exact LOC cutoffs, and centre lists, follow updates from the CBSE official portal and your school office.