Exam Compartment

Yes, applicants who pass the 12th standard exam with compartment will also be eligible to appear in the UPCATET exam. There are no passing percentage marks for the UPCATET exam. Candidates need to just pass the exam. But there are wise criteria which must be abided by. Students should be between 16 and less than 22 years of age on December 31, 2026. Applicants who fulfil both criteria need to fill UPCATET application form and appear in the exam. 

Yes, If a student does not pass the CBSE Class 12 compartment examination, he/ she will be declared as a “Fail” in Class 12 overall, and will still be regarded as having failed to pass the board. That said, he/she can apply as a CBSE private candidate in the following session to take the compartment examination of the subject (s) that he/she failed. The student must clear the compartment subject in this private examination in order to eligible and receive a CBSE Class 12 passing certificate.

No, if you received RT (compartment) in three subjects from the CBSE, you are not eligible to take a compartment exam. According to CBSE regulations, you can only take the compartment exam if you failed one subject on the board exams for Class 10 or 12. You will have to retake all subjects in the upcoming annual board exam if you fail more than one.

Earlier, Class 11 Chemistry included full chapters on Hydrogen and s-block elements, covering topics like isotopes, hydrides, alkali and alkaline earth metals. But in the new supplementary syllabus, both Chapter 9 and 10 have been completely removed to reduce academic load. These deletions are part of NCERT's rationalization under NEP 2020. So now, you won't find hydrogen or s-block topics in your core syllabus, though they still matter for competitive exams like NEET or JEE.

The CBSE Class 12 compartment exams for 2025 are scheduled to be held in July. Specifically, the exams are expected to take place from July 15, 2025. The practical exams are scheduled from July 10 to July 15, 2025. The admit cards for these exams are likely to be released in late June. The results for the compartment exams are expected to be announced in August. 

If you have already cleared your compartment exam and applied for improvement but remain absent, it will not affect your previously cleared result. Your the latest mark sheet will reflect the better of the two scores, provided you appear. However, being absent in improvement means your previous marks stand valid. The CBSE board treats improvement exams as an opportunity to enhance marks, not as a compulsory attempt. Ensure that your documents, such as pass certificates, are updated accordingly. It is always best to attend if you want to strengthen your academic record.

Most boards (CBSE/state) conduct compartment/supplementary exams in June–July. If your board allows up to two or three subjects, you're fine; if not, you may have to repeat the year or use NIOS. Immediately check your board's 2025 supplementary circular, fill the compartment form, pay the prescribed fee, and focus on only those syllabi. Colleges will accept you once you clear within the same academic cycle—keep proof of appearing in supplementary safe.