CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam 2025- Registration, Sample Papers, Syllabus and Result

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CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam will be conducted by CBSE on 15 July 2025. This is a great opportunity for students to improve their scores in any one particular subject, without losing an academic year. The details and application process will be released on the official site in June, 2025.

  • To pass the CBSE Class 12 compartment exam 2025, students must achieve at least 33% marks in each subject, including theory, internal assessment, project, or practical components separately, as well as in the combined total. Students must pass in at least five subjects (as offered in the main exams) to be declared "Pass" overall.
  • In 2025, a total of 1,29,095 CBSE Class 12 students are placed in compartment category. This is slightly more from the 1,22,170 students placed in the previous batch.

The Compartment Exam can be taken up to three times as per CBSE guidelines -

The First attempt Right after the official exam results.
The Second attempt In the following year, i.e. March/April
The Third attempt In the same year, i.e., in the month of July/August.

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CBSE CLASS 12 Compartment Exam Date July, 2025

CBSE Class 12 Compartment exam will be held on 15 July, 2025 (Tuesday) and the registration for the same will start from 30 May, 2025. The registration window will be open for 18 days. Following this, the admit card will be issued by 7 July, 2025.

Official notification issued by CBSE for class 12th compartment exam:

More information can be found below -

Registration Start Date 30 May, 2025
Registration Close Date 17 June, 2025
CBSE Admit card Release date for Supplementary exams 7 July 2025
CBSE Class 12th Compartment Exam 15 July, 2025
Result Declaration August, 2025

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CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Admit Card, 2025

Class 12 Compartment Exam admit card is expected to be released in July, 2025. The official notice for the release of the admit card will be available at cbse.gov.in. Students are advised to keep an eye on the official site for updates.

How to Download CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Admit Card, 2025?

Regular candidates can get their class 12 compartment exam admit card from their schools only. For private candidates, the admit card download link is available on the official portal. The school authorities can download the admit card for the supplementary exam by clicking on “Compartment LOC, Admit Card and Center Material” from the “Exam Activities” section. The admit cards need to be downloaded by providing user ID and password.

Note: Private students can download their admit card by visiting the website, cbseit.in/cbse/web/comptt/default.aspx, and providing the name, application number, previous year roll number and year

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Class 12th Compartment Exam Admit Card 2025

Are Compartment Exams Easy?

Ans. CBSE Compartment Exams are comparatively easier than the main board exam. Students need not to worry much regarding this, if they have prepared well for the exam. With the right strategy they can easily score good marks in this exam. CBSE Compartment Exam gives a second chance to students to improve their scores and overall result.

CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Registration 2025

The registration for the Class 12 Compartment Exam will start on 30 May, 2025, and the last date is 17 June, 2025. Schools will be required to submit the LOC of class 12 compartment exam candidates on the official website parikshasangam.cbse.gov.in

CBSE Compartment Exam Application 2025 form last date?

Ans. CBSE Compartment Exam 2025 application window will close on 17th June, 2025. Students should adhere to the deadlines and are requested to fill the form as soon as possible to avoid any issues. The application form will open on 30th May, 2025. Additionally, schools are advised to submit the LOC within the stipulated time period.

CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Eligibility 2025

CBSE Class 12th students who have passed in the main board exam but placed in the compartment category are eligible for the compartment exam. Batch of 2024 -2025 candidates whose results have been declared as ‘Compartment’ need to sit for the exam in July, 2025. Examination fees vary as per the candidate's location.

Batch 2024-2025
Class 12th
No. of Subjects One only
Other Criteria Passed in Main exam
Placed in Compartment Category
Scored less than 33% in any subject
Payment Required Yes

Details required for appearing for CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam July, 2025

Candidates who will be appearing for CBSE compartment exam 2025 need to provide details as per the CBSE guidelines, such as the roll no., preferred centre and city, details of subject for which the student wishes to appear. Additionally, students are required to make payment for the examination, which varies according to the candidate’s location. Students are advised to check the official site for any updates regarding the same. Below are some of the details that they need to provide for appearing in the CBSE compartment exam, 2025.

  • Enter your Roll No. School No., Centre No. as mentioned in the last admit card issued by the Board
  • Select the subject.
  • Enter your address and State/City.
  • Select the city of examination carefully.
  • Submit the application and note down "Application ID"
  • Upload your recent Color Photograph (max size 50 KB; JPG) and Signature (max size 4 KB; JPG)
  • Go to Fee payment option and make payment.

CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Question Paper

Students often search for previous year question papers for the CBSE compartment exam, therefore, we have provided the list which they can check for their preparation journey. Previous year’s question papers play a crucial role in boosting the preparation strategy.

CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Question Paper 2024 Check Here
CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Question Paper 2023 Check Here
CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Question Paper 2022 Check Here
CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Question Paper 2021 Check Here
CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Question Paper 2020 Check Here

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CBSE Class 12th Previous Year Papers

CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Preparation Tip 2025

Since students are under pressure during exam period, it is suggested that they should keep practicing for the exam both orally and in writing to keep themselves calm during the exam time. Besides studies, students should also concentrate on taking care of their health, as much as possible to feel fresh and relaxed while writing their paper. Here are some more tips for students to be ready for the exam -

Weeks Focus Area Strategy Expected Outcome
Week 1 - Week 2 Follow Syllabus
  • Focus on the Syllabus as per the main exam.
  • Understand the key concept.
  • Prepare notes using the mind - mapping method.
  • Study for at least 6-7 hours per day.
  • Take a 10 mins break after every hour.
  • Solve 15-20 questions every day.
  • 85% conceptual clarity
  • Strong theoretical foundation
Week 3 - Week 4 Practice Previous Years Papers
  • Collect Previous years papers.
  • Focus on time management by practising on both concept and speed.
  • Solve 10 - 15 previous years questions every day.
  • Analyze previous years questions trends.
  • Improves accuracy and speed.
  • Improves writing structure.
Week 5 - Week 6 Revise and Repeat
  • Revise high weightage topics repeatedly
  • Revise your notes
  • Analyze the errors, if any and make improvements
  • 95% exam readiness
  • Mastery in solving questions with speed, without mistakes.

Subjects Allowed in the Compartment Exam

Every year CBSE conducts a compartment exam, giving a second to students to improve their scores and overall results. The CBSE Class 12th compartment exam 2025 will be conducted for a wide range of subjects, which includes core subjects, electives, languages and skill- based subjects. The details can be gathered from the below table.

Category Subject Name Subject Code
Core Subjects English Core 301
Hindi Core 302
Mathematics 041
Physics 042
Chemistry 043
Biology 044
Accountancy 055
Business Studies 054
Economics 030
Electives History 027
Political Science 028
Geography 029
Psychology 037
Sociology 039
Physical Education 048
Informatics Practice 065
Computer Science 083
Languages Urdu Elective 003
Sanskrit Core 322
Punjabi 104
Bengali 105
Tamil 106
French 118
Skill-Based Subjects Information Technology 802
Web Application 803
Tourism 806
Artificial Intelligence 843
Data Science 844

Can I appear in two Compartment Exams?

Ans. No, Class 12th CBSE students can appear in any of the ONE subject only, as per the CBSE guidelines. Students are required to provide the details of the subject through the form for which they wish to appear for, in the exam. Also, the subjects allowed in the compartment exam are mentioned above. It is advised that students should check the eligibility criteria and adhere to the guidelines and deadlines set by the CBSE.

Fee Details 2025

The CBSE Class 12th Compartment Exam 2025 has a specific fee structure, which varies based on the student’s location. The information is given in the table below. CBSE will release the official fee details along with the exam notification in June, 2025.

Particulars Details
Without Late fee India: INR 300Nepal: INR 1000Other Countries: INR 2000
With Late fee An additional INR 2000 is charged on top of the regular fee.

Note: No application will be accepted after the last date i.e-17.06.2025 with /without late fee in any manner offline/online mode.

CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam Results, 2025

The CBSE is expected to release the result of the Compartment exam by the first week of August, 2025 (tentative). To download the compartment exam results, details like roll number, school number, and admit card ID must be entered. Students must obtain 33% in each of the subjects they appeared for the supplementary exam. Upon downloading, one must verify all the details mentioned in the result, including the name, roll number, subject-wise marks, and overall percentage.

Result Mode Online
Official Site https://www.cbse.gov.in/
Credentials required Roll Number, School Number, Admit Card ID
Pass Criteria Minimum 33% in the theory and practical (if applicable)
Revaluation Option Available after result declaration

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Class 12th Compartment Exam Result 2024

What will happen after appearing for Class 12 Compartment Exam 2025?

Once candidates have written the compartment exam, the marks obtained will be taken as their final score. Typically, it will replace the marks of the subject for which they appeared. Here are more details regarding the same -

  • If candidates take a compartment exam to improve their score in a particular subject, the marks obtained will replace the marks previously scored by them in that subject. This means only the higher of the two scores will be considered for the final result.

  • In order to pass the compartment exam, candidates must achieve the minimum passing marks set by the board.
  • The updated marks will be reflected in the overall result, which will have a positive impact on the overall percentage in the Class 12th result.
  • This exam provides students with an opportunity to increase their score in a particular subject.

Can Students Apply for Revaluation of Compartment Exams?

Yes! In case candidates are dissatisfied with the results, they can apply for the revaluation. Additionally, it is essential for the candidates to adhere to the guidelines and deadlines provided by the board, to ensure the request is processed timely. It is advised, if candidates have any queries regarding the process, they should consult with the school authorities or the board officials.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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