- Regular students: check your LOC dataYour school submits your details (name, parents' names, date of birth, subjects, APAAR ID) to CBSE in the LOC. Check the printout your school shares and report any mistakes during the correction window.
- Private candidates: apply onlineFill the form on the CBSE private candidate portal (cbse.gov.in, private candidates section) during the window. Offline forms are not accepted.
- Upload photo and signatureUpload a recent colour photograph and signature as JPG files, each up to 40 KB. Upload a disability certificate if you are asking for exemptions.
- Pay the feePay the exam fee online. Late applications pay an extra Rs 2,000.
- Admit cardRegular students get the admit card from their school. Private candidates download it from the CBSE site before the exams.
- Second examTo take the optional May exam, tell your school after the main result; the school submits a separate list for the second exam.
Documents to keep ready
- Valid email ID (for OTP)
- Recent colour photograph (JPG, up to 40 KB)
- Signature (JPG, up to 40 KB)
- Previous CBSE roll number and result details (private candidates)
- Disability certificate if claiming concessions
Application fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Private candidate, exam in India | Rs 320 per subject |
| Private candidate, exam in Nepal | Rs 1,100 per subject |
| Private candidate, exam in other countries | Rs 2,200 per subject |
| Late fee | Rs 2,000 extra |
Mistakes to avoid
- Not checking the LOC printout; wrong spellings or subjects are hard to fix later.
- Choosing Mathematics Basic when you plan to take Mathematics in Class 11 (Standard is needed for that).
- Private candidates missing the window and paying the Rs 2,000 late fee.
- Assuming the second exam lets you skip the main exam; the main exam is compulsory.
Not yet confirmed on the official website. Check the official notice before you act on it.
Sources: news.careers360.com · cbse.gov.in