Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has accelerated preparations for Class 10 and 12 board exams for the year 2026-27. The Board has issued strict instructions to all its affiliated schools to submit the List of Candidates (LOC) for students appearing in the examinations online as soon as possible. If schools do not complete this process on time, they will have to pay an additional late fee.

Submit LOC Without Late Fee Till October 21
According to the notification, schools can submit the List of Candidates (LOC) for eligible students online until October 21 without any additional fee. If schools miss the October 21 deadline, they will get an opportunity to submit the LOC till October 30 by paying a late fee of Rs 2000 per student.

What is LOC and Why is it Necessary
LOC (List of Candidates) is an official record in which schools submit verify and send full details of regular students appearing for board exams to CBSE. Based on this data students admit card, roll numbers and further exam framework are prepared.

Instructions Issued by the Board to Schools
The board has instructed all schools to thoroughly check the student's name, parents' names, date of birth, and especially subject codes before submission. Even a slight carelessness in subject selection can ruin a students whole year. Schools have been advised to complete the process before time to avoid last minute server crashes and technical issues.