- 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 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 asking for exemptions.
- Pay the feePay the exam fee online. Late applications pay an extra Rs 2,000.
- PracticalsPrivate candidates who take practical subjects are told the practical exam centre and date by CBSE. Regular students take practicals at school before the theory exams.
- Admit cardRegular students get the admit card from their school. Private candidates download it from the CBSE site before the exams.
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 subject codes in the LOC (for example Mathematics vs Applied Mathematics) before the correction window closes.
- Private candidates missing the window and paying the Rs 2,000 late fee.
- Ignoring practicals; you must pass theory and practical separately.
- Not checking that your subject choice meets the rules of exams you plan to take (for example Physics, Chemistry and Biology for NEET).
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Sources: news.careers360.com · cbse.gov.in