CBSE Board Exams 2027: List of Candidates Submission Open Until October 21
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October 2, 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the List of Candidates (LOC) submission window for the 2027 Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. According to Business Standard's reporting of the board's notice, affiliated schools must submit candidate data between September 24 and October 21, 2026 on the official portal, cbse.gov.in.
What Is the LOC?
The List of Candidates is the official record of students who will appear in the board examinations. It includes each student's:
- Name, parents' names and date of birth
- Photograph and category details
- Subjects and subject codes
- Other information required for admit cards and certificates
Errors in the LOC can carry through to admit cards, mark sheets and passing certificates, so accuracy is critical.
What Students and Parents Should Do
- Check spellings of names and parents' names against official documents.
- Confirm date of birth matches school records.
- Verify subject choices, especially skill and language subjects.
- Inform the school quickly if anything is wrong, well before the deadline.
Schools usually collect data sheets from students first, so families should respond promptly to school requests.
Other Updates for the 2026–27 Session
- CBSE has released sample question papers and marking schemes for Classes 10 and 12 for the 2026–27 session on its academic website.
- The tentative date sheet for the 2027 examinations is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
- For Class 10, CBSE introduced a second board examination opportunity from 2026, in line with the National Education Policy 2020's recommendation of two board exam chances. The 2026 second examination was held in May.
Why It Matters
CBSE is one of India's largest school boards, with lakhs of students appearing in Class 10 and 12 exams each year. The LOC stage is the last easy opportunity to correct personal details without formal correction procedures later.
Key Dates
- LOC window: September 24 – October 21, 2026
- Exams: Board examinations for 2027 are typically held from February
FAQ
Can students submit the LOC themselves?
No. Regular students' LOC is submitted by their schools. Private candidates follow a separate process announced by CBSE.
Can details be corrected after the LOC deadline?
CBSE sometimes opens a correction window, often with a fee, but schools and students should aim to get details right the first time.