The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the correction window for the List of Candidates (LOC) for the 2026-27 academic session, giving schools a final chance to fix errors in the details of students who will appear for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations in 2027. The window opened on November 2, following a board notification issued the same day, and it will close on November 7. CBSE has made it clear that no further correction opportunity will be given after that date, so schools and parents have only a few days left to get every record right.
The LOC is the official list schools submit to CBSE with the names and details of every candidate for the board examinations. It forms the basis for admit cards, seating arrangements and, later, marksheets and certificates. A small spelling mistake or a wrong subject code at this stage can follow a student for years, which is why the board treats this correction window as a serious verification exercise rather than a routine formality.
What schools can correct in this window
Through the CBSE online portal, affiliated schools can review and rectify the student details already submitted in the LOC. The corrections cover personal and academic particulars, and schools are expected to verify each entry carefully before the window closes.
- Student name, spelled in full and without initials or shortened forms
- Names of parents or guardians, also in their complete form
- Date of birth, checked against official records
- Subject combinations and subject codes selected for Class 10 or Class 12
- Passport details, wherever applicable, so they match the passport exactly
Students cannot edit the LOC themselves
One point CBSE has stressed is that students and parents cannot make changes directly through the CBSE portal. The correction facility is available only to schools, through their authorised login credentials. Parents should therefore ask their school to share the data verification slip generated after LOC submission, check every line on it, and report any discrepancy to the school immediately.
Schools, in turn, must submit the required corrections through the portal within the November 2 to 7 schedule. Waiting until the last day is risky. If a school portal faces a glitch or a record needs an extra document, there may be no time left to sort it out before the window shuts.
Why this matters so much
Errors in the LOC can lead to complications during the examinations and in later documentation. A name that does not match other certificates, a date of birth that differs from the school record, or a subject that was never actually chosen can all become difficult to fix once the board examination process moves ahead. CBSE has said the correction facility is intended to ensure that the details recorded in the LOC are accurate before that process progresses further.
For Class 12 students in particular, the subject list deserves a second look. Once the correction schedule closes, CBSE has advised that no changes to subjects will be accepted. Students should confirm that every subject on the slip is one they are actually studying and planning to write in the examination.
Key dates for the CBSE LOC correction window
- CBSE notification issued: November 2, 2026
- LOC correction window opens: November 2, 2026
- Last date for corrections: November 7, 2026
- Board examinations covered: Class 10 and Class 12, 2027
- Further correction window after November 7: None announced
Is there a fee for making corrections?
CBSE has not mentioned a separate fee for corrections made during this window in the notice referred to in news reports. The Rs 2,000 per candidate figure that appears in coverage is a late fee for submitting the LOC after the regular deadline, not a correction fee. Parents who are unsure about any charge should confirm directly with their school rather than paying on the basis of rumours or forwarded messages.
Students and parents should rely only on cbse.gov.in and on communications from their own school for board examination updates.
Fake circulars circulate every examination season, so the school office and the official CBSE website are the safest checks.
FAQs
What is the last date for CBSE LOC corrections for 2026-27?
The correction window closes on November 7, 2026. Schools must complete all corrections by that date.
Can students or parents correct LOC details themselves?
No. Only schools can make corrections, through their authorised CBSE portal login. Parents should check the data verification slip and inform the school about any error.
Which classes does this correction window cover?
It covers students of Class 10 and Class 12 who will appear for the CBSE board examinations in 2027 under the 2026-27 session.
What happens if an error is not corrected by November 7?
CBSE has said no further correction opportunity will be provided after the window closes, so the details as submitted will stand for the examination process.
Is there a separate fee for LOC corrections?
No separate correction fee has been mentioned in the notice. The Rs 2,000 late fee relates to late LOC submission, not to corrections in this window.
For lakhs of board aspirants, these five days are the last straightforward chance to fix a record before it becomes final. A ten minute check of the data verification slip today can save months of paperwork later, and parents should not leave it to the final evening.
