The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will close the regular application window for Class 10 and Class 12 private candidates appearing in the 2027 board examinations today, October 23, 2026.
Eligible candidates can submit their examination forms through the official CBSE private candidate portal at cbse.gov.in. Applications submitted within the regular window will not attract a late fee.
However, candidates who miss the October 23 deadline will have another opportunity to apply by paying an additional late fee of Rs 2,000.
Application process began: October 8, 2026
Last date without late fee: October 23, 2026
Late-fee application window: October 24–30, 2026
Additional late fee: Rs 2,000 per candidate
Examination session: February–April 2027
The private candidate facility is intended for eligible students appearing under categories specified by CBSE.
These include candidates placed in the Essential Repeat or Compartment categories, eligible candidates seeking improvement of performance and certain candidates who could not complete or clear their earlier examinations.
The eligibility conditions vary depending on the examination, year of appearance and candidate category. Applicants should check the relevant Class 10 or Class 12 circular before submitting their forms.
For candidates applying from India, the prescribed examination fee is Rs 320 per subject. The fee is Rs 1,100 per subject for candidates in Nepal and Rs 2,200 per subject for those in other countries.
Candidates applying during the late-fee window must pay an additional Rs 2,000, apart from the applicable examination fee.
Open the online application link for the Private Candidate Examination Main 2027.
Select the applicable examination and candidate category.
Enter the required details and upload the prescribed documents.
Pay the examination fee online.
Submit the form and retain the confirmation for future reference.
Candidates should verify their personal details, subjects and examination city before final submission. CBSE has advised applicants to follow the prescribed eligibility and application instructions.
