CBSE LOC 2027 Deadline Today: 5 Critical Details Class 10 and 12 Students Must Verify

CBSE 2027 LOC Portal Closing Today: Schools to Submit Class 10th, 12th Candidate Details by 21st October

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will close the regular-fee window for submission of the List of Candidates (LOC), for the 2027 Class 10th and Class 12th Board examinations on 21st October, 2026. All the Schools affiliated to the Board must complete the process of online submission of details of the eligible students for the aforementioned examinations, by the above mentioned date.

The LOC is a mandatory step in preparation for board examinations, as it contains details of the candidates for whom the school is registering for the examination. For the year 2027, CBSE has already sent a number of reminders in the month of October to the affiliated schools to follow the prescribed procedure for submission of the LOC and verify the correctness of the details filled by the schools.

As per the prescribed schedule for the CBSE examinations 2027, the affiliated Schools have the opportunity to submit the LOC during the late-fee window between 22nd to 30th October, 2026. CBSE has recently issued some clarifications for the affiliated Schools and these are available on the official CBSE portal. Schools are advised to go through the recently issued circulars and the portal instructions prior to making any payment or submission.

CBSE LOC 2027: Important Dates

What is the CBSE List of Candidates (LOC)?

The LOC is the official process through which the CBSE-affiliated schools communicate to the CBSE about the candidate details of the students who are eligible to appear for the board examinations (of class 10th and 12th, in this case). In this process, the schools are required to enter and verify the information asked by the CBSE, regarding the candidate and the subject offered. It is essential that registration is done accurately as incorrect registration may cause problems to the candidate in the further process of the examination.

The CBSE has especially instructed the schools to include all the eligible candidates of the school, to check the subject combinations of the candidates offered, to enter correct candidate data, and to pay the examination fee of the candidates within the stipulated time. The CBSE has also instructed principals of the schools to ensure that the staff responsible for entering the data understand the submission process.

How to Submit CBSE LOC 2027 by Schools?

The LOC submission process is handled by the schools and not by individual students. The CBSE website has the examination registration portal of the school, which the school can use for the process. The general procedure is as follows:

• Go to the official website of the CBSE.
• Look for the LOC submission or examination circular.
• Access the online submission portal of CBSE using the authorized credentials of the school.
• Enter/review the data of the candidates eligible to appear for class 10th and 12th board examinations.
• Check if the data of the candidate is demographically correct and compare the subject selections against the data of the school.
• Ensure that all the eligible candidates of the school are included and the examination fee is paid within the due date.
• Complete the submission process.

What Happens if a School Missed the Deadline?

Schools have to complete the student submission process within the regular-fee window. If the regular-fee window is missed, CBSE has stated that late fees will be charged from October 22 to October 30, 2026. The late-fee amount will be ₹2,000 per candidate. Schools need to confirm the above-mentioned information by referring to CBSE’s official communication before processing the payment.

It is advisable that schools should not postpone taking the necessary action until the last day of the late-fee window. They should also check the CBSE website for last-minute notifications or changes. Students and their families should contact their respective schools for clarity on their status, if they have concerns.

Official CBSE LOC Update

CBSE schools and families can view official notifications on the board’s website:

• CBSE main website: https://www.cbse.gov.in/
• Examination circulars: CBSE Examination Circulars

The examination circulars page includes the LOC notification and other reminders. These official notifications should be referenced before trusting social media posts and/or other unofficial notifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date for CBSE LOC submission for 2027 board exams?

As per the published CBSE schedule, the last date for submission within the regular-fee window is 21st October, 2026.

2. Who is responsible for submission of CBSE LOC?

List of Candidates (LOC) for class X and class XII, is to be submitted by CBSE affiliated schools.

3. What is the reported deadline for CBSE LOC late-fee submission, for 2027 board exams?

The reported late-fee submission window is from 22nd-30th October, 2026. The schools should verify the current schedule on the official CBSE website.

4. What is the reported CBSE LOC late-fee?

The reported late fee is Rs. 2000/- per candidate. The schools should confirm with the concerned circular/communication issued by CBSE for the exact payment requirements.

5. What should students check with their schools?

The details that a student check with his or her Schools:

• Students should verify their name and personal details.
• Students should check if their subject selections are as required.
• Students should confirm if their names appear in the candidate list submitted by the school.

6. Can regular students submit LOC on their own?

 Process of submitting LOC by regular class X and XII candidates is done by their respective schools. Students should contact their school for any registration related queries or corrections.

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