CBSE has re-opened the List of Candidates (LOC) submission portal for schools that missed the regular deadline. This is the final opportunity to upload Class 10 (First Examinations) and Class 12 candidate data with late fee. After this window, no further submissions will be accepted.
Key points at a glance
- Portal status: Open only for late-fee submissions.
- Late fee: ₹2,000 per candidate.
- Cut-off dates (strict):
- Challan payments: 3–8 October 2025 (till 11:59 pm IST)
- Other modes (Net-banking/UPI/Debit–Credit/NEFT/RTGS/International): 3–11 October 2025 (till 11:59 pm IST)
- Context: The non-late-fee window closed on 30 September 2025.
Who must act
All CBSE-affiliated schools that did not complete LOC submission for the 2025–26 session (Class X “First Examinations” and Class XII).
Why this matters
The LOC is the official roster used to generate admit cards, finalize exam logistics, and plan evaluation. Non-submission can make candidates ineligible for the 2026 Board Examinations, and the school is held responsible for non-compliance.
Accepted pay
ment modes during this window
- Challan (till 8 Oct, 11:59 pm)
- Online modes: Internet banking, UPI, debit/credit cards, NEFT/RTGS, international payments (till 11 Oct, 11:59 pm)
Principal’s checklist (do these now)
- Freeze accurate student data: student name (as per records), DOB, gender, category, subject codes, mother/father/guardian names.
- Ensure APAAR ID mapping wherever available/applicable.
- Verify CWSN details (if any), including approved concessions/subject changes.
- Submit on the portal and pay the late fee within the applicable mode’s cut-off.
- Download & file submission receipts and candidate summaries for audit.
- Prepare for data verification/corrections when CBSE opens the time-bound window; brief your exam cell to act promptly.
Good practices before “Final Submit”
- Match spellings with the admission register and previous class records.
- Validate subject combinations against the scheme of studies (add practicals where required).
- Reconfirm category & CWSN entries to avoid admit-card/evaluation issues later.
- Cross-verify counts (section-wise/stream-wise) to ensure no candidate is missed.
- Lock and print candidate lists; get internal sign-off from the Principal/Exam I/C.
Consequences if you miss this window
- Candidates may lose eligibility to appear in the 2026 Board exams.
- The school remains fully responsible for non-submission.
- No requests are entertained beyond the notified late-fee schedule.
Conclusion
The CBSE’s late-fee LOC window is a one-time, final opportunity for schools to regularize Class 10 and 12 candidate data for Board Exam 2026. Act immediately—prepare accurate records, submit on the portal, and complete payment within the specified cut-offs. Meticulous verification now will prevent admit-card issues and last-minute escalations later. In short: finish, verify, and file—no further extensions should be expected.
FAQs
1. What is LOC?
Ans: The List of Candidates submitted by schools with each student’s particulars and subjects for Class 10 and Class 12 Board Examinations 2026.
2. What are the late-fee dates again?
Ans: Challan: 3–8 October 2025 (till 11:59 pm)
Other modes: 3–11 October 2025 (till 11:59 pm)
3. How much is the late fee?
Ans: ₹2,000 per candidate.
4. Will there be another extension?
Ans: No. This is the final late-fee window.
5. What if a student’s data needs a small fix later?
Ans: CBSE typically opens a time-bound verification/correction phase. Keep your exam cell ready to act immediately when dates are announced.
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