The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially commenced the online submission process of the List of Candidates (LOC) for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations for the 2026–27 academic session today, Thursday, September 24, 2026. Affiliated schools across India and abroad can now upload candidate details and process registration fees through the CBSE official website at cbse.gov.in and the Pariksha Sangam portal at parikshasangam.cbse.gov.in.
CBSE Board Exam 2026–27 LOC Schedule & Deadlines
Schools and candidates must note the timeline for submitting student data and clearing fee payments:
- Conducting Body: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Classes Covered: Secondary School (Class 10) & Senior Secondary School (Class 12)
- Online LOC Portal Activation: September 24, 2026
- Last Date for Digital Payment (Without Late Fee): October 21, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Challan Generation/Payment (Without Late Fee): October 17, 2026
- Submission Window with Late Fee (Digital Payment): October 22 to October 30, 2026
- Submission Window with Late Fee (Challan Payment): October 22 to October 26, 2026
- Official Correction Window: November 2 to November 4, 2026
Examination Fee Structure for Class 10 and 12
The prescribed registration and examination fees across various categories are outlined below:
- Schools in India:
- Standard Exam Fee (5 Compulsory Subjects): Rs. 1,600/- per student
- Fee for Each Additional Subject: Rs. 320/- per subject
- Practical Examination Fee (Class 12): Rs. 160/- per practical subject
- Late Fee: Rs. 2,000/- per student (applicable after normal deadline)
- Fee Exemption: Visually impaired students are fully exempted from paying examination fees
- Schools in Nepal: Rs. 5,500/- for 5 subjects; Rs. 1,100/- per extra subject; Rs. 175/- per practical subject.
- Overseas / Other Foreign Schools: Rs. 11,000/- for 5 subjects; Rs. 2,200/- per extra subject; Rs. 375/- per practical subject.
Class 10 Two-Board Exam Policy Under NEP 2020
In accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) framework, key operational guidelines apply to Class 10 students:
- Compulsory First Board Exam: The current LOC submission registers candidates for the first board examination scheduled for February–March. Appearing in this first session is mandatory for all regular Class 10 students.
- Second Board Exam Window: A separate LOC portal will be activated following the declaration of the first exam results, allowing eligible students to sit for the second board examination.
- Score Improvement Scope: Students who clear the first board exam can opt to improve their scores in up to three main subjects during the second examination.
- Subject Continuity Rules: Candidates cannot change their opted subjects between the first and second exams, with the sole exception of switching between Mathematics Standard (041) and Mathematics Basic (241).
Crucial Subject Codes to Prevent Registration Errors
CBSE has advised schools and students to exercise extreme caution while verifying subject codes:
- Class 10 Languages: Hindi Course A (002) vs. Hindi Course B (085); Urdu Course A (003) vs. Urdu Course B (303).
- Class 10 Mathematics: Mathematics Standard (041) vs. Mathematics Basic (241).
- Class 12 Languages: English Core (301) vs. English Elective (001); Hindi Core (302) vs. Hindi Elective (002).
- Class 12 Mathematics: Mathematics (041) vs. Applied Mathematics (241).
Mandatory Student Data Verification Slip Mechanism
To prevent demographic and academic mismatches on final admit cards and marksheets, CBSE has enforced a verification protocol:
- Schools must generate and hand over a printed 'Data Verification Slip' to each student and parent prior to final data locking.
- Students must cross-verify their full name, parents'/guardians' names, and date of birth strictly as per the official school admission register.
- Uploaded photographs must meet formal board specifications with date and name stamps.
- Provision of the student's APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) remains optional but recommended.
- Children with Special Needs (CWSN) exemptions and facility requests must be marked before the specified deadline, as concessions cannot be claimed retrospectively.
Step-by-Step LOC Submission Workflow for Schools
Affiliated school administrations must execute the following portal actions:
- Visit the CBSE Pariksha Sangam portal at parikshasangam.cbse.gov.in and select the 'School' section.
- Log in using the school affiliation number as User ID along with the secure password.
- Ensure updated school infrastructure and staff records on OASIS and HPE portals before initiating LOC data entry.
- Validate student demographic details carried forward from previous Class 9 and Class 11 registrations.
- Submit candidates in designated fee slabs and complete the online transaction via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or NEFT/RTGS.
- Finalize submission with the Principal's digital/electronic signature and retain printed confirmation copies for school records.