The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially opened the application window for the CBSE Class 10 and CBSE Class 12 supplementary exams 2025 for private candidates. Students who want to improve their scores or clear their compartment subjects can now register online through the official CBSE website — cbse.gov.in.
CBSE Supplementary Exam 2025 Important Dates
Application Window: May 30 to June 17, 2025
Exam Start Date: July 15, 2025 (for both Class 10 and 12)
Admit Card Release: Expected in the first week of July 2025
Who Can Apply?
The CBSE has specified two categories of private students eligible to apply:
Compartment Candidates:
Students who appeared in the CBSE 2025 board exams as private candidates and were placed in the "Compartment" category.
Improvement Candidates:
Students who passed in 2025 as private candidates but wish to improve their marks in one or more subjects.
Also check: CBSE 10th Compartment Exam New Rules
CBSE Supplementary Exam 2025: How to Apply
Eligible candidates must submit their applications online via the CBSE website. The steps are:
- Visit the CBSE portal and navigate to the supplementary exam section.
- Register with your credentials and fill in the required personal and academic details.
- Select the subjects for which you want to appear.
- Upload necessary documents (like mark sheets, photo ID, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online.
CBSE Supplementary Exam 2025 Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee Per Subject |
| Private candidates in India | ₹300 |
| Private candidates in Nepal | ₹1,000 |
| Private candidates outside India | ₹2,000 |
CBSE Supplementary Exam 2025 Admit Card & Exam Schedule
- Admit cards will be released in the first week of July 2025.
- Students should download and print their admit cards from the official website.
- The supplementary exam will begin on July 15, 2025, and a detailed date sheet will be released soon by the board.
Why This Exam Matters
The supplementary exam gives private students a vital second chance to:
- Clear failed subjects (compartment)
- Improve scores for better admission and career prospects
- Avoid wasting an academic year
Students are strongly advised not to wait until the last date. Apply early, prepare well, and make full use of this opportunity.
For updates and to apply, visit: https://cbse.gov.in
Also check: CBSE 12th Compartment Exam 2025: Date, Eligibility, and How to Apply
