CBSE Admission & Registration

CBSE does not admit students directly — you join a CBSE-affiliated school, and the school registers you for the board exams. Here is how registration works across Class 9 to Class 12, what to double-check, and where the official process lives.

How CBSE registration works

1. Join a CBSE-affiliated school — Admission happens at the school, not at CBSE. Confirm the school is currently affiliated before you enrol (you can verify this on the official affiliation portal).
2. Class 9 registration — Your school registers you with CBSE in Class 9. This record carries into the Class 10 board exam, so your name, date of birth, and subjects must be correct at this stage.
3. Class 11 registration — A fresh registration is done in Class 11 for the Senior Secondary cycle, with your chosen stream and subject combination.
4. Exam form (LOC) — Before each board exam the school submits the List of Candidates (LOC) to CBSE with your final subjects and fees.

What to verify early

Name & date of birth

Must match your records exactly — board corrections later are slow and limited.

Subjects & stream

Confirm your registered subjects and stream are what you intend to sit for.

Private candidates

CBSE permits private candidates in defined categories; check the official private-candidate rules for eligibility.

Official CBSE portals

• CBSE official website — Board notifications, circulars, and contacts
• CBSE affiliation portal (verify a school) — Confirm a school is currently CBSE-affiliated

This is a free help center, not CBSE: For official registration, fees, and corrections, use the official CBSE portals above or ask your school. This site only explains the process; it cannot register you or change your records.

Frequently asked questions