CBSE Starts Registration for Supplementary Exam LOC Class 12 | 2026

The CBSE has officially started with the online submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) for supplementary exams for Class 12, 2026. The registration process started on 30 June 2026 and will remain open until 8 July 2026 through the Pariksha Sangam Portal.

The latest CBSE circular for the same applies to regular students affiliated with CBSE schools. The circular explains the eligibility criteria, important dates, fee details, subjects permitted, and the responsibilities of schools during the LOC submission process. For private students, a separate guideline has been issued.

CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026: Important Dates 

The below lists the dates for Class 12 supplementary exam which are important to be remembered:

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Note: The dates for the  download of admit cards will be informed separately. 

Who Can Apply For Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026?

The circular clarifies who all can apply for the CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam. The following categories of students are eligible to apply: 

Students with compartment in one subject

Students who appeared for the Class 12 Board Examination for the first time in 2025-26 and their result declared compartment in one subject, can appear for the supplementary examination in that particular subject. 

Students with compartment in two subjects

Students who got their result declared as compartment in two subjects can appear for the supplementary examination for only one of those two subjects. 

Third-chance compartment candidates

Students appearing for their third compartment attempt (who first appeared in the Board Examination 2025) must apply as private candidates under the separate CBSE notice issued for private candidates.

Also, students declared compartment in 2024 who could not clear it in their first two chances can apply for third and final chance as private candidates. 

Consolidated marksheet will be released for those students only whose result for Class 12 was declared compartment in Board’s Examinations 2026 and who will be declared pass in the supplementary ones. 

Students seeking improvement of performance 

Students whose result have declared passed for Class 12 examination 2026, but wish to improve their marks can apply under the improvement of performance category. 

Improvement is permitted:

• In only one subject
• Only in a subject that the student had appeared for in the Main Examination
• Only once under the Improvement of Performance scheme

Compartment v/s Improvement: What’s the Difference? 

There is a lot of confusion among the students between compartment examination and improvement of performance examination. Here’s a simple comparison: 

Important Instructions for Schools Regarding CBSE Supplementary Exam 

CBSE has directed all affiliated schools to: 

• Inform every eligible student about the Supplementary Examination
• Upload the names of all eligible students through the online LOC
• Complete the registration within the prescribed schedule
• Ensure eligible students do not miss the registration deadline

The board has also clearly asked the schools to upload the names of eligible students even if the  students have not approached the school for registration. Also, CBSE has mentioned that  if a  student’s name is not submitted in the online LOC, the  students will not be allowed to sit for the Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026. 

Fee Structure and Payment Guidelines for Class 12 Supplementary Exam 

Here is the fee structure and payment guidelines for Class  12 supplementary examination. 

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Note: Visually impaired students are exempt from paying the examination fee. 

Important Payment Guidelines:

• Examination fees can be paid only through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI
• No challan payment facility is available
• The examination fee is calculated based on the finalized List of Candidates (LOC)
• Once the LOC has been confirmed and the fee has been paid, no online or offline corrections will be permitted

Subject and Syllabus for Class 12 Supplementary Exam

CBSE has notified around 90 subjects for the supplementary examination and improvement of performance. Some of the major subjects include:

• English Core
• English Elective
• Hindi Core
• Hindi Elective
• Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Computer Science
• Informatics Practices
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Accountancy
• Business Studies
• Economics
• History
• Geography
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Physical Education

In addition, the notification covers several language, vocational and skill-based subjects approved by CBSE.

Note: The supplementary exam for Class 12, 2026 will be conducted according to the 2025-26 board examination syllabus. 

What Students Should Do Now? 

Students who have gotten their results being declared as compartment or are planning to appear for the improvement of performance examination should immediately contact their schools and confirm their names in the online LOC. 

It is not advised to wait till the final day for submission of name in the LOC or free payment as the last date is 8 July, 2026. If a student’s name is not uploaded before the deadline, they will not be able to sit in the Class 12 Supplementary Examination 2026.

FAQs

Q1. Who can apply for the CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026?

Ans. Students declared Compartment in the 2026 Board Examination and eligible students applying under the Improvement of Performance category can apply according to the eligibility conditions prescribed by CBSE.

Q2. When is the CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026?

Ans. The examination will be conducted on 28 July 2026 (Tuesday)

Q3. Can students improve marks in more than one subject?

Ans. No. CBSE permits Improvement of Performance in only one subject, and only once.

Q4. Can corrections be made after the LOC is finalised? 

Ans. No. Once the List of Candidates has been finalised and the fee payment has been completed, CBSE does not allow any online or offline corrections.

Q5. Which syllabus will be followed for the Supplementary Examination? 

Ans. The examination will be conducted as per the 2025-26 CBSE Board Examination syllabus.