CBSE Private Candidate Form 2025 (Closed): Eligibility, Application Form Details

CBSE private candidate form 2025 is for the candidates who have fallen under the 'Failed' or 'Compartment' category on cbse.nic.in. Such students can fill out this form. Additionally, the private candidate form is also open for those who wish to sit for the exams as private candidates to improve their scores or those willing to take an extra subject.

Only students who have signed up for the CBSE Board exam were allowed to fill out the CBSE private candidate application form for 2025 from September 12, 2024. The last date to apply for admission as a private candidate was October 16, 2024 (without late fee). Candidates must also note that the CBSE class 12 date sheet 2025 is available on the official website. 

Important Dates for CBSE Private Candidate Form 2025

The important dates include dates for the CBSE private candidate form 2025 class 12 release date and the last date to fill out the application form, exam date, result date, and many more. The table given below has been created for the ease of reference for the candidate. Once CBSE releases the form and other guidelines, the page will be updated accordingly to provide candidates with the latest updates.

Private Candidate Form 2025 Eligibility Criteria

As mentioned earlier, the CBSE private candidate form 2025 is only available for those falling under the categories of 'Failed' or 'Compartment'. Similarly, there are other important factors to be noted about the eligibility criteria and information on who can appear for it, which has been covered in detail in the sections given below. 

CBSE Private Candidate Form 2025 Eligibility for Class 10

CBSE class 10 students who have fallen into the category of 'Fail' in any year between 2019 to 2024 are eligible to fill out the private candidate form for CBSE. Additionally, students who fall under the following categories can fill out the form and appear for the test for class 10. 

• Students declared as ‘Essential Repeat’ in 2024.
• Students falling under the ‘Compartment’ category in the Main-2024 exams.
• Students under the ‘Compartment’ category in August or September 2024.
• Students declared as ‘Fail’ in any year from 2019 to 2024.
• Passed out students of 2024 who intend to improve their scores in 1 or more subjects.
• Passed out students of 2023/2024 who want to take an additional subject exam.
• A female candidate and a Delhi resident who passed 10th grade or equivalent from a recognized board in 2023 or before that.
• Candidates with physical disabilities who are Delhi residents and have reached the age of enrolling in class 10 can apply.
• Students who are studying in Patrachar Vidyalaya of Delhi are eligible.

Also Read: CBSE Class 10 Registration Form

CBSE Private Candidate Form 2025 Eligibility for Class 12

CBSE class 12 students whose results fall into the category of 'Essential Repeat' in 2024 are eligible to fill out the CBSE private candidate form. Additionally, students who fall under the following categories can fill out the form and appear for the test for class 12. 

• Students declared as ‘Essential Repeat’ in 2024.
• Students under the ‘Compartment’ category in the Main-2024 exams.
• Students falling under the ‘Compartment’ category in August or September 2024.
• Students declared as ‘Fail’ in any year from 2019 to 2024.
• Passed out students of 2024 who wish to improve their grades in 1 or more subjects.
• Passed out students of 2023/2024 who want to take an additional subject exam.
• A female candidate and a Delhi resident who cleared the 11th standard or equivalent from a recognized board in 2023 or before are eligible.
• Physically disabled candidates residing in Delhi who passed 11th grade or equivalent from a recognized board in 2023 or before that can apply.
• Candidates who are studying in Patrachar Vidyalaya of Delhi can fill out the form.

Also Read: CBSE Class 12 Registration Form

CBSE Private Candidate Form 2025 Fee Structure

The candidates willing to apply for candidate form CBSE must pay the exam fee, practical fee, and late fee (if applicable). The complete fee structure of the CBSE private candidate form is tabulated below for ease of reference. Students must note that the fee structures might vary, depending on the nationality of the candidates.

Instructions to Fill out the Private Candidate Form 2025

The instructions have been divided broadly in 3 categories, which are for students from Fail/Compartment/Repeat/Improvement, New Female Candidates/Physically Handicapped, and for Additional Subjects. Students can check out the category-wise instructions to fill out the CBSE private candidate application form. 

Category 1:  Fail/Compartment/ Repeat/Improvement

Students falling under the category of 'Fail/Compartment/Repeat/Improvement' have to enter their roll number, and centre number, and follow all the required instructions mentioned in the pointers below.

• For students who appeared for their board exams in 2024, the system will generate their details automatically. 
• Students who took the exams in 2023 or earlier need to fill in all the necessary details in the CBSE private candidate form.
• Candidates must ensure they enter relevant details carefully, like the roll number, centre number, etc.
• The project/practical/internal assessment scores obtained by the student in the 2024 exams will be carried forward. For years before 2024, the authorities will award pro rata marks in the respective sections.

Category 2: New Female Candidates/ Physically Handicapped

Students falling under the category of 'New Female Candidates/Physically Handicapped' have to choose the subjects from the drop-down menu and follow all the required instructions mentioned in the pointers below.

• Students must choose subjects only from the drop-down menu. 
• The calculation of scores obtained in theory for subjects with an internal assessment component will be out of 100. These marks will be added to the marks attained in the theory component.

Category 3: Additional Subjects

Students appearing for the category of 'Additional Subjects' have to choose any one subject that they did not opt for earlier and follow all the required instructions mentioned in the pointers below.

• Students can choose any one subject that they did not take earlier.
• The authorities will calculate the marks secured in theory out of 100 for subjects having an internal evaluation component. Further, they will add these marks to the marks obtained in theory.

Steps to Fill the CBSE Private Candidate Form 2025

Students applying through the CBSE private form must visit the official website at cbse.nic.in for all the details and follow the steps mentioned below to successfully fill out their CBSE private candidate forms 2025. Once all the steps are completed, students will also be required to pay the required fee to appear for the test. 

• Step 1: Firstly, candidates must go to the official website of CBSE at cbse.nic.in
• Step 2: Next, they need to click on the 'CBSE Class 10/12 Private Exam 2025 Notification' link. The candidates should go through the notification carefully.
• Step 3: Then, students have to fill out the CBSE private candidate form by clicking on the link given on the official website.
• Step 4: Further, students must provide all the valid details and upload the required documents and certificates.
• Step 5: Now, students must make the fee payment and successfully submit the private candidate form for CBSE.
• Step 6: Last but not least, it is important to download the form for reference in the future.