The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially reopened the CBSE Board Exam 2026 LOC portal, giving schools another opportunity to complete their List of Candidates (LOC) submission. Schools that have not yet submitted their forms can now do so through the official CBSE website
As per the latest CBSE notification, the LOC form submission portal will remain open till October 8, 2025. However, schools that miss this deadline can still submit their forms by paying the late fee till October 11, 2025. This decision comes as a relief to many institutions that could not complete their submissions within the initially prescribed timeframe.
Official Notice Highlights
The official CBSE circular states:
“All Principals who have still not submitted their LOC are therefore directed to ensure that the LOC for their respective schools is completed and submitted within the prescribed timeframe with late fees. The portal will be closed as per above schedule, and no submissions will be accepted thereafter. Schools failing to submit their LOCs by the final deadline will bear full responsibility for the non-compliance and any resulting consequences, including the ineligibility of their candidates to appear for the Board Examinations 2026.”
This statement emphasizes that schools delaying their submission beyond October 11, 2025, will not be able to submit LOCs, and their students may lose eligibility to appear for the CBSE Board Exams 2026.
CBSE Board Exam 2026 Dates Announced
Earlier, the Board had released the tentative CBSE Board Exam 2026 datesheet for Classes 10 and 12. According to the schedule:
- CBSE Class 10 exams will begin on February 17, 2026, and conclude on March 9, 2026.
- CBSE Class 12 exams will start on February 17, 2026, and end on April 9, 2026.
The exams will be conducted mostly between 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, while a few subjects will have a shorter duration — from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Record Number of Students Expected
For the CBSE Board Examinations 2026, an estimated 45 lakh students will appear across Classes 10 and 12, covering around 204 subjects. These candidates include both Indian and international students from 26 countries abroad, making CBSE one of the largest school education boards globally.
Important Reminder for Schools
CBSE has reiterated that schools must strictly adhere to the new schedule for LOC submission. No further extensions will be granted. Schools are advised to verify candidate details carefully before submission to avoid errors in admit cards or examination records, for more details CLICK HERE
