CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2 (2026): Private Candidate Registration Now Open

Q: What is CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2 in 2026?

It is part of the two-board exam system introduced by the Central Board of Secondary Education, allowing students to reappear in selected subjects to improve their scores.

Q: Who can apply as a private candidate for CBSE Exam 2?

Private candidates include students who are not enrolled in regular schools or wish to improve their previous scores through the second examination.

Q: How can candidates register for CBSE Board Exam 2 (2026)?

Candidates must complete the online registration process (LOC submission) through the official CBSE system, as the process is fully digital with no need for offline submission.

Author :

Nisha Sharma

Last Updated on : 18 Apr 2026 07:03PM

New Delhi: Online applications have been invited by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from private candidates for the Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026. The new biannual exam policy implemented by the board will now allow students to take a second shot at achieving higher marks and alleviate stress from an annual exam system.

The portal is open to several types of private students, like those appearing for improvement or a compartment or who failed to take the first session.

Criteria for appearing as private candidate for the 2nd Board Exam:

Candidates appearing as private candidates for the 2nd Board Exam need to fall into one of the categories:

1. Improvement candidates: A student appeared for the 1st session of board exams 2026 but wants to improve his/her marks in one or more subjects.

2. Compartment candidates: Candidates who are in a compartment after the 1st session of Board Exams 2026.

3. Failed candidates: Those who failed in the 10th board exam before 2025.

4. Extra subject candidate: For appearing as a private candidate in one extra subject apart from those which were already offered during the school course.

Critical Dates and Application Fee

It is recommended to candidates to fill out their forms on or before the given deadline in order to avoid the late fee charge.

Activity	Start Date	Last Date (Without Late Fee)
Online Application Submission	Live Now	To be announced (Expected late April)
Late Fee Window	TBA	TBA
Exam Schedule	May/June 2026	Detailed Date Sheet Pending

Procedure of the application form Online:

The application form filling procedure is fully online, and the application must be filled out through the official website of CBSE.

Log on to the Portal: "CBSE Private Candidate Portal (Persona)"
Choose Category: Select your relevant category, like Improve/Compartment/Fail etc.
Enter Details: fill your previous roll number, school code and center code as in your earlier admission card
Upload image: upload recent passport photograph and signature of required dimensions
Payment: fill online fee payment form by net banking/debit card/credit card.
Confirm and Print: Download and take the printout of 'Confirmation Page'.