CBSE LOC 2026-27: Submission Dates, Portal, Fees, and Everything Class 10 and 12 Students Need to Know
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the circular for submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) for Class X and Class XII Main Examinations 2027, dated September 17, 2026. Only students whose names are submitted through this online process will be allowed to appear for the board exams.
CBSE LOC 2026-27: Key Dates
| CBSE LOC 2026-27: Key Dates | |
| Activity | Dates |
| LOC submission (without late fee) | September 24 – October 21, 2026 |
| LOC submission (with late fee) | October 22 – October 30, 2026 |
| LOC via Challan (without late fee) | September 24 – October 17, 2026 |
| LOC via Challan (with late fee) | October 22 – October 26, 2026 |
| Data verification/correction window | November 2 – 4, 2026 |
No extension will be given on any date, and the portal closes at 11:59 PM sharp on each deadline.
Fee Structure
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Normal fee (5 subjects): ₹1,600 (India) / ₹5,500 (Nepal) / ₹11,000 (other countries)
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Additional subject: ₹320 / ₹1,100 / ₹2,200 per subject
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Late fee: ₹2,000 extra per candidate
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Practical fee (Class XII): ₹160 / ₹175 / ₹375 per subject
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Visually impaired candidates are exempt from exam fees.
What Students Must Check
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Correct spelling of name, parents'/guardian's name, and date of birth (as per school records)
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Correct subject codes and combinations (e.g., Hindi-A vs Hindi-B, Maths Standard vs Basic)
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Category marked correctly — Regular (FS), Essential Repeat (ER), or Improvement (I)
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APAAR ID is optional this year, not mandatory
The One Rule That Matters Most
Once LOC is finalized, no correction, subject change, or addition is allowed — except during the November 2–4 verification window. After that, the Board will not entertain any request, regardless of reason.
Talk to your school now. Verify your name, DOB, and subjects before the school finalizes the LOC — not after. A single wrong entry that slips through can follow you all the way to your admit card and mark sheet.
What Students Should Do Immediately
- Ask your school to confirm your data has been entered correctly — name spelling, DOB, subjects — before LOC is submitted, not after.
- Check that your APAAR ID is linked and valid.
- Track the correction/verification window closely once it opens — this is typically your last chance to fix errors.
- Don't assume "someone else will check" — LOC errors are one of the most common reasons for admit card and certificate discrepancies each year.
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CBSE LOC 2026-27 FAQs
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