The CBSE Class 12th Compartment Exam 2026 will be held on 15th July 2026. The LOC registration window will be active from 2nd June 2026 to 17th June 2026. Regular candidates can apply through their school, and private candidates can register via https://www.cbse.gov.in/. Get full details here!
The CBSE Class 12th Compartment Exam 2026 date has been announced, and it is the 15th of July 2026. You can also call it the CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026. It will be a single-day exam. The list of candidates (LOC) registration window will be open from 2nd June 2026 to 17th June 2026. If you are a regular student, then you must register for the compartment/supplementary exam through your school. If you are a private student, then apply for the CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026 through the website https://www.cbse.gov.in/.
This write-up covers all the details about the CBSE Class 12th Compartment Exam 2026. So, read the upcoming details very carefully.
CBSE Class 12th Compartment Exam 2026: Complete Overview
Here is the CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026 overview in a table form:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | CBSE Class 12th Compartment Exam 2026/ CBSE Class 12th Supplementary Exam 2026 |
| Students currently in the compartment category | 1,63,800 students |
| Registration start and end dates | 2nd June 2026 to 17th June 2026 |
| CBSE 12th Compartment Exam 2026 Date | 15th July 2026 |
| Exam type | Single-day compartment/supplementary exam |
| CBSE 12th Admit Card Release Date | 7th July 2026 (expected date) |
| CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Result 2026 | August 2026 (most likely to be declared in the first week of August) |
| Registration process for regular students | Application should be submitted through the respective schools. |
| Registration process in case of private students | Registration should be done through the official/authorized website of the CBSE, https://www.cbse.gov.in/. |
| Fees for the CBSE Compartment Exam Class 12 2026 | The fee will be around 300 rupees per subject (approximately). If the subject has a practical component, then you might have to pay an additional fee of 150 to 200 rupees per subject. |
| Late fees | If you fail to register within the prescribed duration, then the late fee will be around 2000 rupees per subject. |
| Syllabus and exam pattern | The syllabus of the compartment exam will be the same as it was for the main board exam, and the paper pattern will also remain the same. |
| Exam mode | Pen-paper mode |
| CBSE Compartment Exam Class 12 Passing Marks | 33% (student must clear the theory and practical component separately). |
Who Can Apply for the CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026?
The following students can apply for the CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026:
- Students who have failed in any one subject can apply for the CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026.
- If you have passed all the subjects and wish to improve the score in any one subject, then also you can appear for this compartment/supplementary exam.
- Students who were in the compartment category in the 2025 CBSE 12th exam can also take this exam.
Note: CBSE allows appearing for the Class 12th compartment/supplementary exam for one subject only. If you fail in 2 or more subjects, then you are not eligible for the compartment/supplementary exam. In this case, you have to repeat the academic year (essential repeat category).
How to Apply for the CBSE Compartment Exam Class 12?
There are two ways to apply for the CBSE 12th Compartment Exam 2026. Check them out –
- Regular student – If you are a regular student, then you need to fill out the compartment exam form through your school. Submit the form to your school authorities, and pay the necessary fees to register for the supplementary/compartment exam.
- Private candidate – If you are a private candidate, then you have to use the official CBSE portal https://www.cbse.gov.in/, to apply for the compartment/supplementary exam.
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How to Obtain the CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Admit Card 2026?
If you are a regular student, then you can collect your CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Admit Card 2026 from the school. But if you are a private candidate, then you must download the admit card from the official website of the CBSE, https://www.cbse.gov.in/. The following details will be highlighted on your compartment admit card:
- Student’s name
- Roll number
- Subject name
- Subject code
- Exam centre
- Exam timings
- Stamp of the official authority
Note: Without the admit card, you can’t appear for the CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026. So, keep it very safe. If there are any errors in your admit card, then immediately contact your school authorities. Private students should report the errors in the admit card through the official portal of the CBSE, https://www.cbse.gov.in/.
How Many Chances are given by the CBSE Board to Clear the 12th Compartment Exam?
The CBSE board gives a maximum of 3 chances to clear the compartment exam/supplementary exam. If a student is from the 2025 batch, then this is the final opportunity to clear the compartment exam (third last).
Hence, students from the 2025 batch must take this compartment/supplementary exam very seriously. You should check the cbse compartment exam class 12 question papers for previous years on the online platform. It will help you to prepare in an improved way.
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Conclusion
The CBSE Class 12th Compartment Exam 2026 willprovide a second chance to students to save their academic year. The exam will be held on 15th July 2026. The LOC registration window will be open from 2nd June 2026 to 17th June 2026. Regular candidates can apply through their school, and private candidates can register via https://www.cbse.gov.in/. Be quick while applying, and double-check the registration form.
FAQs
What is the CBSE Class 12th Compartment Exam 2026 date?
The CBSE Class 12th Compartment Exam 2026 will be held on 15th July 2026.
What is the registration date for the CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026?
The LOC registration window for the CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2026 will be open from 2nd June 2026 to 17th June 2026.
How can I apply for the CBSE Class 12th Supplementary Exam 2026?
You can apply for the CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026 through your school if you are a regular candidate. Private candidates can apply through https://www.cbse.gov.in/ (official online portal of CBSE).
What is the release date of the CBSE 12th Admit Card 2026?
The CBSE Class 12 Admit Card 2026will be out by 7th July 2026. This is a tentative date. The exact date can be confirmed from the respective school and the website of the board, https://www.cbse.gov.in/.
What is the official date for the CBSE Class 12 Compartment Result 2026?
The CBSE Class 12 Compartment Result 2026 is expected to be announced in August 2026 (most likely to be declared in the first week of August).
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