MPBSE Compartment Exam 2026: Result Out, Eligibility, Dates and Ruk Jana Nahi

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) conducts the Second Main Examination — commonly called the compartment or supplementary exam — every year for Class 10 and Class 12 students who failed in one or more subjects in the main board exam. The MPBSE Class 12 Second Main Exam 2026 result has been declared on June 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Students who appeared for exams held from May 7 to May 19, 2026 (Class 10) and May 7 to May 25, 2026 (Class 12) can check their results on the official MPBSE portal.

• Students who fail in one or more subjects in the MPBSE main board exam are eligible for the Second Main Examination (compartment exam).
• The MPBSE Class 10 Second Main Exam 2026 was held from May 7 to May 19, 2026, and Class 12 from May 7 to May 25, 2026, both in offline mode at 9:00 AM.
• The MPBSE Class 12 Second Main Exam 2026 result was declared on June 12, 2026, with girls recording a pass rate of 79.41% and boys 72.39%.
• Students must score a minimum of 33% marks in each subject — separately in theory and practical — to pass the Second Main Examination.
• The MPBSE Second Main Exam marksheet carries full and equal validity to the main examination marksheet for all college admissions and employment purposes.
• Students who fail or miss the Second Main Exam may appear under the Ruk Jana Nahi Scheme, which offers additional attempts in June and December every year.
• Applications for the 2026 Second Main Exam were accepted from April 15 to April 26, 2026 through MPOnline kiosks or mpbse.mponline.gov.in.

MPBSE officially designates this exam as the "Second Main Examination" instead of "Supplementary" or "Compartment Exam" to ensure the marksheet carries the same standing as the main board result. Students who pass the MPBSE Second Main Exam are declared pass and can proceed for college admissions without any disadvantage.

The exam is compulsory for all subjects in which a student received a failing grade (D or E in MPBSE’s grading system). Improvement candidates — students who have already passed all subjects but want higher marks — may appear optionally.

MPBSE Second Main Exam 2026 — Key Highlights

MPBSE Second Main Exam Datesheet 2026

The MPBSE Second Main Examination 2026 covered both Class 10 and Class 12, with exams conducted across Madhya Pradesh in May 2026. All MPBSE Second Main Exam 2026 events — from application to result declaration — have been completed as of June 30, 2026. The schedule below lists all key dates in chronological order.

Note: All papers are conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. Students must report to the examination centre by 8:30 AM. The exam begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 12:00 PM. Subject-wise schedules are available on the official MPBSE website at mpbse.nic.in.

MPBSE Second Main Exam Fee Structure

Students must pay the prescribed examination fee to register for the MPBSE Second Main Examination. The fee is collected through the MPOnline portal (mpbse.mponline.gov.in) or at authorised MPOnline kiosks across Madhya Pradesh. Students should verify the exact fee amount from the official MPBSE notification or mpbse.nic.in before submitting their application, as the fee may be updated each year.

Note: Fee details are published in the official MPBSE notification at mpbse.nic.in when the application window opens each year (typically in April). Students must retain the MPOnline payment receipt, as it is required for downloading the admit card.

• Step 1: Visit mpbse.mponline.gov.in or go to the nearest authorised MPOnline kiosk.
• Step 2: Select "Counter Based Forms" and choose "Examination II (Supplementary / Improvement) 2026".
• Step 3: Enter your roll number and the subject codes for the subjects you wish to appear for.
• Step 4: Pay the prescribed fee via net banking, debit card, credit card, or cash at the kiosk.
• Step 5: Download and save the payment receipt — this is required to download the admit card.

MPBSE Passing Marks Criteria 2026

To pass the MPBSE Second Main Examination 2026, students must secure a minimum of 33% marks in each subject. The 33% passing criterion is applied independently to the theory paper and to the practical/internal assessment — students must pass both components separately to be declared pass in that subject. Scoring well in theory cannot compensate for a failing practical score, and vice versa.

Is 23 Marks Out of 70 a Passing Score in MPBSE?

Yes. 23 marks out of 70 is the minimum passing score in theory for MPBSE Class 12 subjects with a 70-mark theory paper — such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. This is because 33% of 70 equals 23.1, which rounds down to 23. However, passing the theory component alone is not sufficient. Students must also independently pass the 30-mark practical with at least 10 marks (33% of 30 = 9.9, rounded to 10). A score of 23/70 in theory combined with a failing practical score means the student has not passed the subject.

MPBSE Passing Marks Quick Reference

What happens if you pass the MPBSE Second Main Exam? Students who pass receive a marksheet marked "Second Main Examination 2026". This marksheet is fully equivalent to the main board marksheet and is accepted by all universities, colleges, and employers. Students can proceed with college admissions using this marksheet without any disadvantage.

What happens if you fail the MPBSE Second Main Exam? Students who fail or were unable to appear for the Second Main Exam may apply under the Ruk Jana Nahi Scheme, which provides further attempts in June and December each year. Students who exhaust all available attempts must re-enroll as regular students for the following academic year and appear in the main annual board examination.

MPBSE Grading System

MPBSE uses a 9-point grading scale for both Class 10 and Class 12 results. Grades range from A+ (90–100%) at the top to E (0–20%) at the bottom. The minimum passing grade in MPBSE is D+ (33–39%) — students who receive a D grade (21–32%) or E grade (0–20%) in any subject are declared fail in that subject and must appear for the Second Main Examination.

Note: Students with D+ grade and above in all subjects are declared "Pass" in the MPBSE board result. Students with D or E grade in any subject must appear for the Second Main Examination in those subjects to clear the year.