CBSE Reopens LOC Portal for Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2026 with Late Fee

CBSE affiliated schools will have to ensure all student information, subject codes, and personal details are accurate before submission. LOC submission confirms list of students who will appear for Class 10 and 12 exam.

CBSE has also released tentative schedule of Class 10, 12 Board exams

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reopened List of Candidates (LOC) submission portal for its affiliated schools to finalise entries for 2026 board examinations for Class 10 and 12.

CBSE schools that have missed initial deadline have been given a final opportunity to submit candidate details with a late fee.

As per CBSE latest circular, portal will remain open for submissions with a late fee until October 8, 2025, for payments made through challan. It states that those using online payment methods such as internet banking, UPI, debit or credit cards, and NEFT/RTGS will have time until October 11, 2025, to complete the process.

Earlier, CBSE portal closed on Sept 30, 2025, after which many schools requested additional time citing technical and administrative delays. Responding to these requests, CBSE has reopened the portal to accommodate pending entries.

CBSE in its notice has clarified that no further extension will be provided after these dates. Schools that will fail to upload student data within the extended window may risk their candidates being ineligible for the 2026 board exams.

CBSE affiliated schools will have to ensure all student information, subject codes, and personal details are accurate before submission. LOC submission confirms list of students who will appear for Class 10 and 12 exam.

Last month, CBSE has already announced tentative dates for the 2026 board exams, which are expected to begin on February 17, 2026 for both Class 10, and Class 12. Class 10 exams will continue till early March, Class 12 exams may conclude by early April.

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