CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026: Exam on July 28, Registration Open at cbse.gov.in — Check Eligibility, LOC Process & Admit Card Details

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced that the CBSE Class 12 supplementary examination 2026 will be held on July 28, 2026. This exam gives a crucial second chance to students placed in the Compartment category, as well as those looking to improve their subject scores from the main Class 12 board exam 2026.

Registrations for private candidates are now open on the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in Regular candidates, however, cannot apply directly — their schools must submit applications on their behalf.

CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026: Key Highlights

How Regular Candidates Can Apply for CBSE Supplementary Exam 2026

Schools cannot skip this step — CBSE has made it clear that only students whose names are submitted through the official online process will be permitted to sit for the exam.

• The List of Candidates (LOC) submission process began on June 30, 2026.

• School authorities must log in via the 'Pariksha Sangam' portal on the CBSE website.

• Login credentials: School affiliation number as User ID + existing password.

• LOC/application submission is mandatory — no exceptions for compartment or improvement candidates.

Who Is Eligible for CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026?

Students falling into these categories can appear for the July 28 exam:

1. Compartment (First Chance) — Candidates from the 2026 CBSE Class 12 board exam placed in the Compartment category.

2. Improvement of Performance (Subject Replacement) — Candidates who passed after replacing a subject in the 2026 main exam.

3. Improvement in One Subject — Candidates who passed the 2026 main exam but want to improve one subject's score.

CBSE Supplementary Exam 2026 for Previous Year (2025) Students

CBSE has also clarified provisions for last year's batch:

• Regular 2025 students placed in the Compartment category can apply for the 2026 supplementary exam.

• Compartment Third Chance — 2025 board exam candidates can now appear only as private candidates, per the official notification.

How Private Candidates Can Register for CBSE Supplementary Exam 2026

Private candidates must complete registration directly on cbse.gov.in. Key points:

• Only candidates who submit the online application form with the prescribed fee will be permitted to appear.

• Registration must be completed before the deadline announced on the official portal.

• Keep the payment receipt and application ID safe for future reference.

CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Admit Card 2026: When Will It Release?

CBSE has stated that the admit card release date will be announced separately. Once released, both schools and private candidates will be able to download hall tickets from the official CBSE portal, cbse.gov.in.