The biggest confusion among KVS and NVS applicants has finally been cleared.
CBSE has issued an official public notice (26 November 2025) explaining why thousands of candidates are facing payment failures, pending status, or form not submitting issues. If your payment was deducted earlier, or the portal is not allowing you to move ahead, you must read this carefully.

Let’s break down the notice in simple words — Discover-friendly, short, and clear.

⭐ 1. No Technical Issue in Portal — 11 Lakh Forms Already Submitted

According to the official notice, more than 11 lakh candidates have successfully submitted their KVS/NVS applications

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This means the portal is working fine and there is no technical error from CBSE’s side.

So if your form is not moving ahead, the reason is not the website, but something else (explained below).

⭐ 2. Why Many Candidates Can’t Proceed? — Eligibility Mismatch

The notice clearly mentions that thousands of candidates are stuck because they selected the wrong qualification option while applying for a post.

CBSE says:

• KVS and NVS have different eligibility rules even if the post name is same.

• There are multiple qualification dropdowns for each post.

• If you choose a qualification not matching exactly with the official notification — the portal will STOP you and your form won’t move ahead.

✔ This is the main reason many applicants think there is a “technical problem,” but actually it is an eligibility mismatch.
✔ So before applying again, re-check your eligibility carefully.

⭐ 3. Payment Not Updated or Payment Failed? Here’s the Official Answer

This is the point most candidates were waiting for.

CBSE clearly states in the notice:

👉 If your transaction is not updated on the portal, you will have to make the payment again.
👉 Your earlier deducted amount will be refunded automatically within 7–10 days.
(As per Serial No. 16, page 34 of the official notification)

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✔ What this means for you:

• If money was deducted earlier → Don’t panic. You will get a refund.

• Refund will come automatically → No need to email or raise a complaint.

• But to submit the form → You MUST pay again.

This solves the confusion for all candidates whose payment was pending, failed, or not reflecting.

⭐ 4. No Relaxation in Eligibility — Don’t Expect Any Exceptions

Some candidates asked for relaxation or interpretation of eligibility rules.

CBSE has clearly said:

❌ No relaxation will be given.
❌ Whatever qualification is written in the notification is final.

So please apply only if you meet the exact eligibility criteria mentioned in the official advertisement.

⭐ 5. Final Advice for All Candidates

Here’s what you must do NOW:

✔ 1. Check your eligibility again

Most application failures happen due to wrong qualification selection.

✔ 2. If your money was deducted earlier

Expect refund within 7–10 days (automatic).

✔ 3. To submit the form now

You MUST do fresh payment — this is officially confirmed.

✔ 4. Don’t panic about payment failure

CBSE has clearly explained the reason, and refunds are guaranteed.

Conclusion

The new notice from CBSE finally clears all doubts:

• The portal is working properly.

• Forms are getting stuck mainly due to eligibility mismatch.

• Failed transactions will be refunded within a week, and candidates must repay to submit the form.

If you were struggling with payment pending or form not submitting, this official clarification should help you move forward without confusion.