CBSE Board Exam Fees 2025-26 Increased, Registration Charges for Class 9, 10, 11 & 12

Manasvini GuptaUpdated on 18 Dec 2025, 01:30 PM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the guidelines for submitting the List of Candidates (LOC) for Classes 10 and 12 for the academic year 2025-26 on August 27, 2025. However, as per the 2026 draft scheme, the board will conduct the CBSE board exam twice a year for class 10, the first exam from February 17 to March 10, 2026, and the second exam from May 15 to June 1, 2026. The CBSE board increased the examination fee for class 10 as per the two exam systems.

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CBSE Class 10 Board Exam Fee 2025-26
CBSE Class 12 Board Exam Fee 2025-26
Major Highlights of the CBSE Board Exam Fee 2025-26
CBSE Fee Charges for Various Documents
CBSE Registration Fee 2025-26 for Classes 9th and 11th

CBSE Board Exam Fees 2025-26 Increased, Registration Charges for Class 9, 10, 11 & 12

CBSE Exam Fee 2025-26

The fee will be collected at the time of filling the CBSE LOC for the first time, which would be non-refundable if paid. Read further for more details related to the CBSE board exam fees 2025-26 for Classes 10th and 12th, official document issuance fee and CBSE registration fees for Classes 9th and 11th.

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam Fee 2025-26

The board released the CBSE 10th exam fee details for the academic year 2025-26. For class 10, the examination fees will be collected twice as per the two exam systems. We have provided the CBSE 10th exam fee structure in the following table.

Category	Exam Fee (Per Candidate)
Schools in India
Up to 5 subjects	INR 1,600/- (for SC/ST candidates of Delhi Govt Schools: INR 1,200)
For additional subjects	INR 320/- per subject
Practical fee (Class XII only)	INR 160/- per practical subject
Schools outside India
Up to 5 subjects	INR 11,000/-
For additional subjects	INR 2,200/- per subject
Practical fee (Class XII only)	INR 375/- per practical subject

Note: A late fee of INR 2000/- per candidate is applicable in addition to the normal fee prescribed above.

CBSE Class 12 Board Exam Fee 2025-26

The CBSE Class 12 exam fee will be collected only once. The fee will be categorised based on the type of candidate, number of subjects, and location (India or abroad). Check out the CBSE 12th exam fee structure below for the academic year 2025-26.

Category	Exam Fee (Per Candidate)
Schools in India
Up to 5 subjects	INR 1,600 /- (for SC/ST candidates of Delhi Govt Schools: INR 1,200)
For additional subjects	INR 320 /- per subject
Practical fee (for subjects requiring it)	INR 160/- and INR 175/ per subject (India and Nepal)
Schools outside India
Up to 5 subjects	INR 11,000/-
For additional subjects	INR 2,200 /- per subject
Practical fee (for subjects requiring it)	INR 375 /- per subject

Note:

A late fee of INR 2000/- per candidate is applicable in addition to the normal fee prescribed above.
Visually impaired candidates are exempted from payment of exam fees for Classes 10th and 12th.

Major Highlights of the CBSE Board Exam Fee 2025-26

CBSE will soon streamline the process for submission of exam fees through digital modes, making it convenient for schools and students. Schools are required to ensure the timely submission of exam fees to avoid late penalties. Mentioned below are the key details:

Late Fees: A late fee of INR 2,000 is applicable for candidates submitting their exam forms after the deadline.
SC/ST Fee Concession: There is a special concession for SC/ST students from Delhi Government schools.
Foreign Schools: The fees for students studying in schools located outside India are significantly higher compared to schools in India.
Online Payment Only: The CBSE fee will be accepted only through online payment. Offline payment modes, such as direct bank deposits or other methods, will not be accepted. Any fees paid in offline mode will not be updated in the school's accounts, which may result in the LOC not being accepted by the CBSE Board.

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CBSE Fee Charges for Various Documents

The Central Board of Secondary Education charges fees for issuing important documents such as mark sheets, certificates, and migration certificates. The fee structure varies depending on the type of document requested and the time elapsed since the student passed the exam. Mentioned in the table below is the fee structure for the issuance of various documents:

CBSE Fee Structure for Documents

Document	Fee (in INR)
Duplicate/Triplicate copy of Class 12 Marksheet/Certificate, Class 10 Marksheet/Certificate/Gradesheet cum Certificate of Performance
- Up to 5 years from the year of passing	250/-
- More than 5 and up to 10 years from the year of passing	500/-
- More than 10 years and up to 20 years from the year of passing	1000/-
- More than 20 years from the year of passing	2000/-
Migration certificate or its duplicate copy	250/-
Date of birth certificate	250/-
Provisional certificate	200/-
Urgent/Tatkal fee for duplicate documents (in addition to the above fees)	500/-
Correction in certificate/Marksheet (date of birth, name, etc.)	1000/-
Verification of Statement of Marks/Certificate of Class 10 or 12 (for private requests)	500/- per document

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CBSE Registration Fee 2025-26 for Classes 9th and 11th

The CBSE board charges a registration fee for students in Classes 9th and 11th. This fee is part of the CBSE registration process that schools undertake to enrol students with the board for the respective academic year. Below are the details of CBSE registration fees:

CBSE Registration Fee for Class 9

Category	Fee (in INR)
In India
Without a late fee	300/-
With a late fee	2300/-
Training fee	20,000/-
Sports fee	10,000/-
In Abroad
Without a late fee	500/-
With a late fee	2,500/-
Training fee	20,000/-
Sports fee	10,000/-

CBSE Registration Fee for Class 11

Category	Fee (in INR)
In India
Without a late fee	300/-
With a late fee	2300/-
Training fee	20,000/-
Sports fee	10,000/-
In Abroad
Without a late fee	600/-
With a late fee	2,600/-
Training fee	20,000/-
Sports fee	10,000/-

Note:

Visually impaired candidates are exempt from paying the registration fee for Classes 9th and 11th.
The registration fee details are as per the 2023-24 academic year and may be revised for the ongoing/upcoming academic years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Will there be any change in CBSE Class 10 examination fee?

Yes, the board will collect the CBSE 10th exam fee twice due to the two exam systems.

Q: What is the CBSE practical exam fee for subjects with practical components?

According to the latest CBSE data, the fee for subjects requiring practical exams is INR 160/- and INR 175/- per subject for schools in India and Nepal, respectively, while for schools outside India, the fee is INR 375/- per subject.

Q: What happens if the CBSE exam fee is submitted after the deadline?

A late fee of INR 2,000/- is applicable if the CBSE exam fee is submitted after the official deadline.

Q: How can the CBSE exam fee be submitted?

The CBSE exam fee can be submitted through digital modes, facilitated by the schools. Schools are responsible for ensuring the timely submission of CBSE fees on behalf of the students.

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