In a major relief for students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday extended the deadline for applying for scanned copies of evaluated answer sheets for the Class 12 Board Examinations 2026, giving candidates additional time to complete the process.
According to the official update, candidates can now submit their requests till May 23, instead of the earlier deadline of May 22. The Board has advised students to make use of the extended timeline and complete their applications within the revised schedule, and has clarified that all other terms and conditions related to the process will remain unchanged.
CBSE Revises Fees for Answer Sheet Services
The Board has also revised the applicable fees. Earlier, the fee for obtaining a scanned copy of an evaluated answer book was reduced from Rs 700 to Rs 100 per subject. The verification fee has been revised from Rs 500 to Rs 100 per answer book. The re-evaluation fee has been reduced from Rs 100 per question to Rs 25 per question.
CBSE IMPORTANT UPDATE
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Extension of Date for Obtaining Scanned Copies of Evaluated Answer Books - Class XII Board Examinations 2026
⏳ Extended Till: 23 May 2026
(Previously: 22 May 2026)
Students may utilise the extended timeline to apply.
All other terms & conditions remain… pic.twitter.com/xwO63yxzOI
Verification And Re-evaluation Schedule
The application window for verification of marks or addressing issues observed in the evaluation process will open on May 26 and close on May 29. Applications for re-evaluation will also be accepted during the same period, from May 26 to May 29, till 11:59:59 pm.
Advisory For Students
Students are advised to regularly check the official CBSE website for further updates and instructions related to board examination services.
