After the Result
Supplementary (Compartment) Exam
Students placed in compartment in the main exam can appear in the supplementary exam, usually held in July. Students who passed can also use it to improve marks in a subject, as per CBSE rules.
Supplementary Exam 2026 (Previous Year)
Event | 2026 | Status |
|---|---|---|
LOC for supplementary exam | CBSE notice dated 30 June 2026 (deadline extended on 7 July) | Official notice list |
Date sheet | 17 July 2026 | Official notice list |
Exam | July 2026 (reported as 28 July for theory) | Reported |
Result | 12 August 2026 | Official press release |
Pass percentage | About 53% of about 2.5 lakh candidates | Reported |
Who Can Appear
Students placed in compartment in the main exam.
Students who passed and want to improve performance in one subject (as reported for 2026).
Key Points
Registration is done through the school (LOC) for regular students, as per the CBSE notice.
Supplementary results are declared on the CBSE results website and DigiLocker.
Key Takeaways
Supplementary exams are held in July.
In 2026, results were out on 12 August.
Compartment and improvement candidates can appear.
Pro Tip: If you are in compartment, start preparing for the supplementary exam the day results come out — there are only about 8 weeks.
Source: CBSE notices list (cbse.gov.in); CBSE press release on supplementary result 2026 (12.08.2026); other details as reported (secondary)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam?
It is usually held in July. In 2026, the date sheet was issued on 17 July and results came on 12 August.
Can I improve my marks through the supplementary exam?
As reported for 2026, students who passed could improve in one subject.
How do I register for the supplementary exam?
Regular students register through their school as per the CBSE supplementary LOC notice.