CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026: Application Process & Key Details for Private Candidates

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a Two Board Examination Scheme for Class 10 students, as notified on June 25, 2025, which will be implemented from the 2026 examination cycle. Under this new system, students appearing in the main Class 10 board exams of 2026 will get an additional opportunity to improve their performance in up to three subjects through the Second Board Examination scheduled in May 2026.

CBSE has now released an official notice specifically for private candidates eligible to apply for this second attempt. Below are the complete details.

Eligibility Criteria for Private Candidates (2026)

CBSE has specified certain categories of private candidates who will be eligible for the Second Board Examination 2026:

• Candidates from the 2024–25 session placed in the Compartment category

• Candidates who were marked under Compartment but were otherwise eligible for other exams and did not appear in the 2026 main exams

Such students will be considered under the third-chance compartment category as per CBSE rules.

How to Apply for LOC (List of Candidates) Online

The application process for the Second Board Examination must be completed only in online mode through the official CBSE portal:

https://www.cbse.gov.in/newsite/private/index.html

Important Instructions:

• Offline application forms are not permitted

• Payments via DD, cheque, money order, or postal order will not be accepted

• Applications without fee payment will be rejected automatically

• Late submissions will also lead to disqualification

CBSE has clearly stated that the application is considered complete only after successful fee payment.

Application Window (2026 Schedule)

The LOC submission process will be conducted in two phases:

• First Phase: April 16, 2026 (12:00 noon) to April 20, 2026 (midnight)

• Second Phase: April 21, 2026 to April 22, 2026 (midnight)

Students are advised to apply during the first phase to avoid additional charges.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

CBSE has confirmed that the Second Board Examination 2026 will follow the same syllabus as the main board examination. This ensures consistency in evaluation and gives students a fair opportunity to improve their scores without any change in academic content.

Fee Structure

The fee varies based on candidate category and examination region:

For India (per candidate per subject):

• Regular fee: ₹320 per subject

• Approximate total per candidate: ₹1100 per subject slab

• Late fee: ₹2000 additional per candidate

For Nepal and other countries:

• Fee: ₹2200 per candidate per subject

Payment Methods:

• Net banking

• Debit card

• Credit card (domestic and international)

Offline payment methods are not allowed.

Strict Rules & Compliance Guidelines

CBSE has issued strict warnings regarding application accuracy:

• Any false information will result in disqualification

• Fees will be forfeited in case of incorrect details or misrepresentation

• Unfair practices may lead to strict disciplinary action

• Applications submitted via cyber cafes or agents are the student’s responsibility

• No corrections will be allowed for errors made by third parties

Students must also carefully select their exam city, as it cannot be changed later.

Fully Digital Process

CBSE has confirmed that the entire process is completely online:

• No physical/hard copy submission required

• Students can download the submitted application for records

• Photo and signature must be uploaded in JPG format under 40 KB

Final Guidelines & Important Alerts

CBSE has added key safeguards for the application process:

• Only system-generated subjects will be available for selection

• Correct subject codes must be entered, especially for languages

• Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected

• Eligibility will be verified even after fee payment

• Applications without successful fee submission will be automatically cancelled