CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026 Announced: Schools Must Submit LOC by July 8

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the registration process for the Class 12 Supplementary Examination 2026 by releasing the schedule for submitting the List of Candidates (LOC).

CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam 2026 Announced

CBSE-affiliated schools have been directed to upload the details of eligible compartment students through the Pariksha Sangam Portal within the specified deadline to ensure their participation in the supplementary examination.

According to the official notification, the online LOC submission window will remain open from June 30 to July 8, 2026. The Board has clarified that students whose names are not included in the LOC will not be permitted to appear for the Class 12 Supplementary Examination 2026. Therefore, schools have been asked to ensure that all eligible candidates are registered within the deadline.

CBSE Begins Class 12 Supplementary Exam Registration

The supplementary examination provides students who have been placed in the Compartment category an opportunity to clear the subject(s) they could not pass in the regular board examination without waiting for the next academic session.

CBSE has directed schools to log in to the Pariksha Sangam Portal using their affiliation credentials and submit the List of Candidates (LOC) for all eligible students.

The Board has specifically instructed schools to include all compartment candidates, even if they are currently unable to establish contact with them. Failure to upload a student's name within the stipulated period will make the candidate ineligible to appear in the supplementary examination.

Important Dates

Candidates and schools should note the following schedule:

EventDate
LOC Submission BeginsJune 30, 2026
Last Date for LOC SubmissionJuly 8, 2026

Examination Fee

The examination fee must be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

The prescribed fee is:

  • Schools in India: ₹320 per candidate
  • Schools in Nepal: ₹1,100 per candidate
  • Schools Outside India: ₹2,200 per candidate

The payment should be completed during the LOC submission process.

Instructions for Schools

CBSE has issued several important instructions for affiliated schools:

  • Submit the List of Candidates only through the Pariksha Sangam Portal.
  • Ensure that all eligible compartment candidates are included in the LOC.
  • Verify student details before final submission.
  • Complete the submission process before July 8, 2026.
  • Collect the prescribed examination fee through the approved online payment methods.

The Board has emphasized that no requests for adding candidates after the deadline will ordinarily be entertained.

Importance of the LOC

The List of Candidates (LOC) is an essential document used by CBSE to prepare:

  • Admit Cards
  • Attendance Sheets
  • Examination Centre Records
  • Final Result Database

Only candidates whose names appear in the approved LOC will receive admit cards for the supplementary examination.

About CBSE Supplementary Examination

The CBSE Supplementary Examination offers students a second opportunity to improve their academic record by clearing the subjects in which they were placed in the compartment category.

Successfully passing the supplementary examination enables students to continue higher education without losing an academic year.

Conclusion

The announcement of the CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Examination 2026 marks the beginning of the registration process for compartment candidates. Schools must complete the List of Candidates (LOC) submission through the Pariksha Sangam Portal between June 30 and July 8, 2026, while ensuring that every eligible student is included. Candidates should stay in touch with their schools regarding the registration process and complete the examination fee payment on time to avoid missing the opportunity to appear in the supplementary examination.

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