The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the July 15, 2026 date for the Class 12 Compartment Examination. This supplementary exam will be held on a single day.
Application Process Opens
Schools can begin submitting the List of Candidates (LOC) for the compartment exams starting June 2, 2026 . The submission process is entirely online. Once the LOC is submitted, no changes will be permitted. This includes additions or deletions of candidate names or subjects.
Who is Eligible?
Students who passed the Class 12 main exam in 2026 but wish to improve their marks in one or two subjects are eligible. Students who appeared for the Class 12 exam in 2026 and were placed in the compartment category can also apply.
Additionally, students who appeared in the 2025 Class 12 exam and were placed in the compartment category are eligible. This exam represents their final opportunity to clear the compartment, as CBSE provides three chances to do so.
Key Dates and Details
| Detail | Information |
| Exam Date | July 15, 2026 |
| Mode | Single-day examination |
| LOC Submission Start | June 2, 2026 |
| Eligible for Improvement | Students passing in 2026, seeking to improve 1-2 subjects. |
| Eligible for Compartment | Students placed in compartment in 2026 and 2025. |
The overall pass percentage for the CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 was 85.20%. This represents a decrease of 3.19% points from the 2025 pass percentage of 88.39%.
