CBSE Private Candidate Form 2027: Class 10th & 12th Applications Started, Check Form, Fee, Eligibility, Dates & Official Notification

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notification for the CBSE Private Candidate Examination 2026-27 for Class 10th and Class 12th. The application process has started from October 8, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online for the CBSE Private Candidate Examination 2027 through the official CBSE website.

The examination will be conducted in February/March/April 2027 along with the main board examinations.

CBSE Private Candidate Form 2027 – Overview

CBSE has clarified that both the application form and examination fee must be submitted online. Applications submitted after the prescribed deadline will not be accepted.

CBSE Private Candidate Form 2027 Important Dates

Candidates who want to appear as private candidates should complete their application by October 23, 2026 to avoid the late fee.

Candidates who miss the regular deadline can submit their applications from October 24 to October 30, 2026, along with the prescribed ₹2,000 late fee.

Who Can Apply for CBSE Private Candidate 2027?

It is important to note that not every student is eligible to apply as a private candidate. CBSE has specified particular categories of candidates who can submit the form.

Class 10th Eligibility

The following candidates can apply under the applicable categories:

1. Candidates declared Essential Repeat in the 2026 Class 10 examination.
2. Candidates declared Fail/Essential Repeat in the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026, subject to CBSE rules.
3. Candidates who were allotted a roll number for the 2026 examination but could not appear due to medical reasons, subject to the conditions prescribed by CBSE.
4. Candidates who received Compartment in the 2026 examination can apply according to the applicable rules.
5. Candidates who passed the 2026 examination and want to apply for Improvement of Performance, subject to CBSE rules.
6. Candidates with a Compartment can apply for the relevant subject(s) in which they received the Compartment.

Class 10th Full Subjects

CBSE has specified provisions for candidates appearing for 5/6/7 subjects, depending on their eligibility category and previous examination status.

CBSE Class 12 Private Candidate 2027 Eligibility

The major eligibility categories for Class 12 are given below:

Candidates applying under the Improvement category must follow CBSE's prescribed conditions and can apply only for eligible subjects as per the official notification.

CBSE Private Candidate Form 2027 Application Fee

The fee structure mentioned in the CBSE notification is given below:

Note: The official fee schedule specifies the ₹320 regular fee as applicable per subject for additional subjects. Candidates should check the final payable amount displayed on the official portal according to their category and selected subjects.

Late Fee for CBSE Private Candidate 2027

Candidates applying between October 24 and October 30, 2026, will have to pay the prescribed regular examination fee along with an additional ₹2,000 late fee.

Therefore, candidates are advised to submit their applications before October 23, 2026 whenever possible.

How to Apply – CBSE Private Candidate Form 2027

1. Visit the official CBSE website and open the Private Candidate Portal.
2. Select the application link for Class 10th or Class 12th.
3. Choose your Eligibility Category and enter your personal and previous exam details.
4. Select the required Subjects and Examination City.
5. Upload the required Photograph and other details/documents.
6. Pay the prescribed Application Fee online.
7. Carefully check all details and submit the application form.
8. Download the Final Application Form and Fee Receipt for future reference.

Photograph Requirements

Candidates should carefully follow CBSE's photograph-related instructions while submitting the application.

The photograph should generally be:

• Recent and clear.
• In colour.
• Taken facing the camera directly.
• Clearly showing the candidate's face.
• With a clean and suitable background.
• With the eyes open and facing the camera.
• Uploaded in the prescribed JPG format.
• Within the size limit specified by CBSE. The official instructions mention a maximum photograph size of 40 KB.

Candidates should follow the exact technical requirements displayed on the official application portal while uploading the photograph.

Important Rules for CBSE Private Candidate 2027

1. Submit Only One Application Form

CBSE has instructed candidates to submit only one application form. Therefore, candidates should carefully select their eligibility category and subjects before submitting the form.

2. Valid Email ID Required

Candidates should have a valid and working email ID, as email/OTP verification may be required during the application process.

3. New Roll Number

Private candidates appearing in the 2027 examination will be allotted a new roll number. Candidates cannot appear using the roll number of an earlier examination.

4. Choose Examination City Carefully

Candidates must select their examination city carefully while filling out the application form. CBSE will allot the examination centre based on the selected city and availability.

Once the examination centre has been allotted, requests for changing the centre may not be accepted.

5. No Offline Application

The application form and examination fee must be submitted online. CBSE does not accept payment through DD, cheque, money order, postal order, etc., for this application.

6. No Need to Send Hard Copy to CBSE

Candidates do not need to send a hard copy of the submitted application form to the CBSE office unless specifically instructed by the Board.

CBSE Private Candidate Exam 2027 Syllabus

The examination will be conducted according to the applicable CBSE Curriculum/Syllabus for the 2026-27 academic session.

Candidates should check the official CBSE curriculum and the relevant subject syllabus before selecting their subjects and preparing for the examination.

CBSE Academic Curriculum:Visit CBSE Academic Website

CBSE Private Candidate Form 2027 Official Links