CBSE Reopens LOC Form Submission for 2026 Board Exams

CBSE Board Exams 2026: LOC Submission Portal Reopened
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the reopening of the List of Candidates (LOC) submission portal for the upcoming 2026 Board Exams. This opportunity is available for schools that were unable to submit their forms during the initial window.
๐น Updated Submission Deadlines
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Without Late Fee: Until 8 October 2025
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With Late Fee: Until 11 October 2025
๐น Important Note for Schools
CBSE has emphasized that schools failing to submit the LOC forms by the specified deadlines will bear full responsibility for the repercussions. Students from these institutions will not be permitted to take part in the 2026 board examinations.
๐น Steps to Submit the LOC Form
Schools are required to upload their students' information and other necessary details via the official CBSE website cbse.gov.in before the final deadline.
๐น Schedule for CBSE Board Exams 2026
CBSE has already published the tentative schedule for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations:
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Exams Commence: 17 February 2026
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Class 10 Concludes: 9 March 2026
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Class 12 Concludes: 9 April 2026
Most examinations will take place from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, while a few subjects will have a shorter duration from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
๐น Expected Participation
Approximately 45 lakh students are anticipated to participate in the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams 2026. This includes candidates from various regions of India and 26 additional countries. The exams will encompass a total of 204 subjects.
๐น Advisory for Schools
CBSE has urged all educational institutions to ensure the submission of their LOC forms within the extended timeframe and to utilize the late-fee option if necessary. Neglecting to complete this process could lead to disqualification of students from the examinations.
๐น Summary
In summary: Schools that have not yet submitted the CBSE LOC forms for 2026 have a renewed opportunity โ complete the submission by 8 October (or 11 October with late fees) to guarantee students' eligibility for the forthcoming board exams.