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Studying CBSE from Home Without Joining a School – FAQs

Studying CBSE from Home Without Joining a School – FAQs

Options for Studying CBSE from Home:-


→ Private Candidate Registration for Class 10 and 12

→ CBSE allows students to appear as private candidates for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams.

→ You can study at home and register directly with CBSE for board exams.

→ This is usually allowed only for:

  • Students who have failed in previous exams

  • Students who couldn’t attend regular school due to valid reasons

  • NIOS pass-outs or equivalent qualifications

NIOS National Institute of Open Schooling

→ If CBSE doesn’t accept your application as a private candidate, you can enroll in NIOS, which is  government-recognized and accepted as equivalent to CBSE.   
→ You can study from home and appear for board exams.

Home-schooling and CBSE-aligned Curriculum

→ You can follow the CBSE syllabus using textbooks like NCERT, online classes, YouTube, or paid platforms like BYJU’S, Vedantu, Toppr, etc.
→ However, for certification, you must register with CBSE or NIOS as a private candidate.

Important Notes

→ CBSE does not allow home-schooled students to appear for board exams unless they qualify under specific private candidate categories.
→ You can still study the full CBSE curriculum from home, but to get a recognized certificate, you must go through a proper channel.

What You Can Do Now

→ Decide which class level you are in
→ Check CBSE’s private candidate eligibility for your class on the CBSE website
→ If ineligible, consider enrolling in NIOS for certification
→ Follow the CBSE syllabus at home using NCERT books and online resources

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I study the CBSE syllabus at home without going to school?

Yes, you can study the CBSE syllabus from home using NCERT books and online resources. However, for official certification, you need to appear as a private candidate or through an open schooling system.

2. Can I appear for CBSE board exams Class 10 or 12 without enrolling in a school?

Only in certain cases. CBSE allows some students to appear as private candidates, such as:

  • Those who failed in a previous attempt

  • NIOS or equivalent passed students

  • Female candidates Class 10 only in Delhi region

  • Differently-abled students
    Check the latest eligibility on the CBSE official website.

3. What is the alternative if I’m not eligible as a private candidate?

You can register with NIOS National Institute of Open Schooling, which is a government-recognized board. It allows full homeschooling and official certification.

4. Is NIOS equal to CBSE?

Yes. NIOS is a recognized national board under the Ministry of Education and its certificates are valid for college admissions, competitive exams, and jobs.

5. How do I follow the CBSE syllabus at home?

Use these resources:

  • NCERT textbooks free online

  • CBSE sample papers and syllabus from the official site

  • Online learning platforms like BYJU’S, Vedantu, Khan Academy for CBSE

  • YouTube channels with CBSE-aligned lessons

6. Can I get coaching or tuition if I’m studying from home?

Absolutely. Many students take online coaching or private tuition while studying from home.

7. Will colleges accept my home-schooling background?

Yes, if you have a valid board certificate from CBSE as a private candidate or NIOS.

8. Is it legal to home school in India?

Yes, but the law doesn’t directly regulate home schooling. For official recognition, students must appear for exams through a recognized board like CBSE private or NIOS.

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