New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education has sent a fresh reminder to all its affiliated schools to complete the submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) for the Class 10 and Class 12 Board Examinations 2027. With the October 21 deadline now less than a week away, the board has urged principals to finish the exercise on time and not wait for the last day.
In its latest circular, dated October 15, CBSE said that only days remained for schools to complete the LOC process with the normal examination fee. Schools that miss the October 21 cutoff can still submit the list during the late-fee window from October 22 to October 30, but each student entry will then attract an additional late fee of Rs 2,000.
The reminder follows CBSE’s original circular of September 17, which opened the LOC submission process on September 24. The board has asked schools to maintain accuracy while submitting examination-related information and to ensure that every eligible student is registered correctly.
What is the LOC and why it matters
The LOC, or List of Candidates, is the official register through which a school enrolls its students for the CBSE board examinations. If a student’s name is not included in the LOC filed by their school, they cannot appear for the board exams of that academic session.
For the 2026-27 academic session, the LOC covers students of Classes 10 and 12 who will write the Board Examinations 2027, expected to be held in February-March next year. The submission is handled entirely through the school on the CBSE portal, so students and parents should check with their school authorities that their details, subjects and personal information are recorded correctly.
CBSE LOC 2026-27: Key dates to remember
- LOC submission began: September 24, 2026
- Last date without late fee: October 21, 2026
- Submission with late fee: October 22 to October 30, 2026
- Late fee: Rs 2,000 per candidate, in addition to the examination fee
- Correction window: November 2 to November 4, 2026 (for fixing errors after submission)
Schools paying the examination fee through challan should note that the late-fee window closes earlier, on October 26, while digital payments are accepted through October 30.
Five things schools must get right
CBSE’s reminder lays down five requirements for principals and school administrators handling the LOC:
- Verify every detail before submitting. Schools should check the information entered for each student and correct any errors or inconsistencies before finalising the submission. Name spellings, date of birth and category details deserve special attention.
- Submit the correct subjects. The subjects recorded in the LOC must match those each candidate has actually chosen and studied. The board has specifically underlined this point, since subject mismatches are one of the most common errors.
- Stick to the schedule. Schools have been advised not to wait for the last day, when portal traffic tends to slow the process.
- Include all eligible students. Schools should cross-check their records to make sure no eligible candidate is left out of the list.
- Pay the examination fee on time. Timely payment of the applicable fee is part of completing the LOC process, with the regular fee structure applying up to October 21.
The board has made it clear that no extension will be granted beyond the announced schedule, so schools are expected to complete the work within the window.
What students and parents should do
Since the LOC is filed by the school, students cannot submit it themselves. The most important step for a Class 10 or 12 student right now is to confirm with their school that their name is on the LOC and that their subjects, name spelling and date of birth are correct.
After the submission deadline, CBSE opens a correction window from November 2 to November 4, 2026, during which errors can be fixed. However, it is far simpler to catch mistakes now than to rely on the short correction period.
Private candidates appearing for the 2027 board examinations fall under a separate process. CBSE opened the registration portal for private candidates on October 8, 2026, with the last date to apply without a late fee set for October 23, 2026. Applications with the Rs 2,000 late fee can be submitted until October 30.
For the official circulars and complete fee details, schools and candidates should refer to cbse.gov.in. With the deadline days away, a quick verification today can save a lot of trouble later.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date for CBSE LOC submission 2026-27?
The last date without a late fee is October 21, 2026. Schools can still submit from October 22 to October 30 with a late fee of Rs 2,000 per candidate.
Q2. Which classes does the LOC cover?
The List of Candidates is for students of Classes 10 and 12 appearing for the CBSE Board Examinations 2027.
Q3. What happens if my name is missing from the LOC?
Only students included in the LOC can appear for the board exams, so students should confirm their inclusion with their school immediately.
Q4. Is there a correction window after the deadline?
Yes, CBSE will open a correction window from November 2 to November 4, 2026, for fixing errors in the submitted data.
Q5. What is the examination fee for the board exams?
The regular examination fee is Rs 1,600 for five subjects, plus Rs 320 per additional subject. The Rs 2,000 late fee is charged separately for late LOC submissions.
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