CBSE 10th Second Exam 2026 Applications Start For Private Students
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has invited applications from private students for the Class 10 second board examination 2026. The exams are scheduled to be held in May. Students who appeared for the class 10 main exams will be given the opportunity to improve their performance in up to three subjects through the second board exams.
Students from the 2025 session under the compartment category can also appear under the third chance compartment provision.
Who can apply?
- Students from the 2024-25 session placed under the compartment category
- Students from the same session who were eligible but did not appear in the Main Examination 2026
- Applicants must submit their forms online via the ‘Private Candidate’ link available on the official CBSE website
Application schedule
- Without late fee: April 16, 2026 (from around 12 noon) to April 20, 2026 (midnight)
- With late fee: April 21, 2026 to April 22, 2026 (midnight)
- CBSE has clarified that no applications will be accepted after the last date is over
Key instructions
- Applications will be accepted only in online mode, no offline submissions will be accepted.
- Examination fees must be paid via online modes with net banking, debit card, or credit card.
- Applications submitted without a fee will be rejected.
