CGBSE Class 10 Compartment Exam 2026: Exam from July 9 to 21, Eligibility and Admit Card

The CGBSE Class X Second Main (Supplementary) Exam 2026 timetable is out on the official Chhattisgarh Board website cgbse.nic.in. Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) released the date sheet on June 2, 2026, confirming that exams will be held from July 9 to July 21, 2026, for Class X students who failed in one or two subjects in the main board exams held in early 2026. The application window (May 4–30, 2026) has now closed, and students who registered should focus entirely on exam preparation.

Commonly referred to as the compartment or supplementary exam, the CGBSE Second Main Exam gives students who received an E1 grade (21–32 marks) in one or two subjects a second chance to clear those subjects without repeating the full academic year. Students who failed in three or more subjects are not eligible and must re-enrol as regular students in the next session.

The exam is conducted in offline (pen and paper) mode from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day. Students must score at least 33% separately in theory and internal assessment to pass. The admit card for the CGBSE Class X Second Main Exam 2026 is expected to be released soon on cgbse.nic.in.

• Students who failed in 1 or 2 subjects (E1 grade: 21–32 marks) in CGBSE Class X main exam 2026 are eligible for the compartment exam.
• The CGBSE Class X Second Main Exam 2026 timetable is out; exams run from July 9 to July 21, 2026, in pen-and-paper mode.
• Exams are held in a single daily shift from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM at designated CGBSE exam centres across Chhattisgarh.
• The 2026 application window closed on May 30, 2026; students who applied must now await the admit card release on cgbse.nic.in.
• Students must score minimum 33% marks — at least 25 out of 75 in theory and 9 out of 25 in internal assessment — to pass each subject.
• Passing the compartment exam qualifies students for Class XI admissions, with “Pass (Compartment)” reflected on the mark sheet.
• Students who fail the compartment exam must repeat the full academic year as regular students and appear in the next annual board exam.

What is the CGBSE Class X Second Main (Compartment) Exam 2026?

The CGBSE Class X Second Main Exam 2026 — officially termed the “Second Main Exam” by the Chhattisgarh Board but widely called the compartment or supplementary exam — is a special board examination for Class 10 students who could not clear one or two subjects in the 2026 annual main board exam. Students who received the E1 grade (21–32 marks) in one or two subjects may appear for this exam to clear those subjects and move forward to Class XI without repeating the academic year. Students who failed in three or more subjects, or who scored in the E2 range (0–20 marks) in any subject, are not eligible and must re-appear in the following year’s annual board exam as regular students.

CGBSE Class X Compartment Exam Datesheet 2026

CGBSE released the Class X Second Main Exam 2026 timetable on June 2, 2026, on cgbse.nic.in. Exams begin on July 9, 2026, and conclude on July 21, 2026, in a single daily shift from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. Students should report to their assigned exam centre by 8:30 AM and carry their admit card and a valid photo ID on every exam day.

The table below covers all major events in the CGBSE Class X Second Main Exam 2026 cycle. Upcoming events are listed first, followed by past events in chronological order.

The subject-wise date sheet for the CGBSE Class X Second Main Exam 2026 is given below. All papers are scheduled in a single shift from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM (duration: 3 hours 15 minutes).

Note: Students appearing in only one or two subjects need to appear only on the dates corresponding to those subjects. Always verify your specific exam dates from the official CGBSE date sheet PDF available at cgbse.nic.in, as minor schedule adjustments are possible.

CGBSE Class X Compartment Exam Fee Structure

Students applying for the CGBSE Class X Second Main Exam are required to pay an exam fee at the time of application submission through the official portal at cgbse.nic.in. The fee must be paid online within the application window; the 2026 application window (May 4–30, 2026) has now closed. The official fee notification is published by CGBSE Raipur and is available on cgbse.nic.in for each academic year.

Note: The exact fee amounts for each category are published in the official circular released by CGBSE at the start of the application window. Always refer to the official notification on cgbse.nic.in for confirmed fee amounts, as these may be revised each year.

Fee once paid is non-refundable. Students must verify all application details before making the payment.

How to Apply for CGBSE Class X Second Main Exam: The application for the CGBSE Class X Second Main Exam is submitted online through the official CGBSE portal. For the 2026 cycle, the application window was open from May 4 to May 30, 2026, and is now closed. Students may follow the steps below for reference during future cycles:

• Step 1: Visit the official CGBSE website at cgbse.nic.in and navigate to the Second Main / Supplementary Exam notification section.
• Step 2: Download and carefully read the official notification to check eligibility criteria, fee structure, and important dates.
• Step 3: Fill out the application form online through your school or directly on the CGBSE portal using your roll number and other required credentials.
• Step 4: Pay the exam fee online through the CGBSE payment portal within the specified deadline.
• Step 5: Submit the completed application and note down the acknowledgement or application reference number for future correspondence.
• Step 6: Verify your application status on the portal and await the release of the admit card on cgbse.nic.in.

CGBSE Class X Passing Marks Criteria 2026

To pass the CGBSE Class X Second Main / Compartment Exam 2026, students must secure a minimum of 33% marks in each subject. The 33% passing threshold applies separately to the theory paper and to internal assessment — students must score at least 25 out of 75 in the theory paper AND at least 9 out of 25 in internal assessment to be declared pass in that subject. Crossing 33% in the combined total of a subject is not sufficient; each component must independently meet the minimum requirement.

Internal assessment marks from the main board exam are carried forward for compartment students. Students re-sit only the theory paper during the Second Main Exam. Practical marks are re-evaluated for Science practical examinations where applicable.

Is 25 a passing mark out of 75 in CGBSE Class X theory paper?

Yes. The CGBSE Class X minimum passing percentage is 33%, and 33% of 75 theory marks equals 24.75, which rounds up to 25 marks. Scoring 25 or above in the theory paper (along with at least 9 marks in internal assessment) means you pass that subject. Scoring exactly 24 marks in the theory paper — even with a perfect 25 in internal assessment — means you have not cleared the theory component and will be marked as failed in that subject.

CGBSE Class X 33% Passing Marks — Reference Table

What happens after passing the CGBSE Class X Compartment Exam? If you pass all required subjects in the Second Main Exam 2026, CGBSE will issue a revised mark sheet indicating “Pass (Compartment).” You become eligible to seek admission to Class XI in any recognised school or junior college. All major universities and boards accept the CGBSE compartment pass certificate for higher education admissions. Your academic year is saved — you move to Class XI with your peers rather than repeating Class X.

What happens if you fail the CGBSE Class X Compartment Exam? If you do not clear the required subjects in the Second Main Exam 2026, you will not be promoted to Class XI. You must re-enrol as a regular Class X student for the 2026–27 academic session and appear in the full annual board examination in February–March 2027. There is no additional supplementary window within the 2026 cycle. The CGBSE 2026 compartment result will be available on vidia.cgbse.nic.in in August 2026, and students should also check the result on results.cg.nic.in.

CGBSE Class X Grading System

CGBSE follows a nine-point grading system for Class X, assigning grades from A1 (highest) to E2 (lowest) based on marks obtained in each subject. Students must secure at least 33 marks out of 100 in a subject to achieve grade D and be declared pass; grades E1 and E2 both indicate failure, with E1 making a student eligible for the supplementary exam and E2 resulting in full year repetition.

The CGBSE grading system helps students and institutions understand academic performance beyond raw scores. For compartment exam purposes, the critical distinction is between E1 (21–32 marks — eligible for Second Main Exam) and E2 (0–20 marks — not eligible for supplementary; must repeat year).

Note: Grade points are awarded only for grades D and above. Grades E1 and E2 carry no grade points and are not included in CGPA calculations. A student’s final CGPA is computed as the average of grade points across all subjects in which they have passed.