CBSE Class 10 Second Exam 2026: Board Issues LOC Submission Instructions for Schools

CBSE Class 10 Second Exam 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education (Central Board of Secondary Education) has issued detailed instructions to principals and heads of all affiliated schools regarding the submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) for the Class X Second Board Examination 2026.

This notice is issued in continuation of the earlier circular dated 17 March 2026. As per the latest update, the LOC will be finalized after the declaration of results, and schools must complete the submission and fee payment process strictly within the prescribed schedule.

Schedule for LOC Submission & Examination Fee Payment

CBSE has structured the process into three phases:

First Phase (Examination Fee Payment)

• 16 April 2026 (around noon) to 20 April 2026

Second Phase (LOC Submission + Examination Fee Payment)

• 16 April 2026 to 20 April 2026

Third Phase (With Late Fee)

• 21 April 2026 to 22 April 2026

Key Instructions Issued by CBSE

1. Addition of New Candidates

Students who were not included in the first LOC phase can now be added and their examination fee can be submitted within the given schedule.

2. Fee Payment for Existing Candidates

Students already included in the LOC during the first phase must complete their examination fee payment within the specified timeline.

3. Withdrawal Option

Candidates who no longer wish to appear in the Second Board Examination are permitted to withdraw their names.

4. Change in Mathematics Option

Students are allowed to switch between Mathematics options:

• Mathematics (Standard) ↔ Mathematics (Basic)

5. No Other Subject Changes Allowed

Apart from Mathematics, no changes in subjects will be permitted.

6. Performance Improvement Facility

Passed students may improve their performance in up to three subjects:

• Science

• Mathematics

• Social Science

• Languages

7. Sports Category Students

Eligible sports students approved by CBSE may also be added during the LOC submission window.

8. Compartment and ER Category Rules

• Students in the ER category are not eligible for the Second Examination.

• Compartment candidates may appear under both compartment and improvement categories as per CBSE rules.

• LOC for first-chance compartment students will be submitted only by the respective schools.

9. CWSN Candidates

Students registered under CWSN (Children With Special Needs) will continue to receive existing facilities. No new CWSN registrations will be accepted for this examination cycle.

10. Attendance Rule

If a candidate’s name is submitted and the fee is paid but the student does not appear in the examination, the Main Examination 2026 result will be considered final.

11. Examination Syllabus

The Second Board Examination 2026 will be conducted based on the syllabus of the Main Examination 2026.

12. Final Submission Policy

Once LOC submission is completed, no corrections or changes will be allowed under any circumstances.

Advisory for Schools

CBSE has urged all affiliated schools to carefully verify student data before submission. Institutions are instructed to strictly follow the timeline and ensure accurate entry of candidate details under the Two-Examination Policy framework.

Schools have also been advised to maintain close coordination with students to avoid errors during LOC submission and fee payment.

The LOC submission process for the Class X Second Board Examination 2026 is a crucial administrative step for schools and students opting for improvement, compartment, or additional opportunities. Strict adherence to deadlines and guidelines is essential to ensure a smooth and error-free examination process.