CBSE 2027 candidate list: late submission till Oct 30, Rs 2,000 fee
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CBSE's regular LOC window for 2027 board exams closed on October 21, 2026; schools may submit until October 30 with a Rs 2,000 late fee per student.
What Happened
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) closed the regular window for schools to submit the list of candidates, known as the LOC, for the 2027 Class 10 and Class 12 board exams on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. From Thursday, October 22, schools can still submit names, but with a late fee of Rs 2,000 per candidate on top of the exam fee, until October 30 for digital payment, according to the board's schedule as reported. A correction window for errors is set for November 2 to 4, 2026.
Key Facts
- What the LOC is: the official list each CBSE school sends with the details of every student who will sit the board exam; a student who is not on it cannot appear.
- Regular window: September 24 to October 21, 2026.
- Late window: October 22 to October 30, 2026 for online payment; reports give a shorter window, to October 26, for payment by bank challan.
- Late fee: Rs 2,000 per candidate, in addition to the regular fee.
- Regular fee in India: Rs 1,600 for five subjects, plus Rs 320 for each additional subject.
- Corrections: November 2 to 4, 2026.
- Reminder circular: CBSE issued a reminder on October 9, 2026, signed by Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj, asking schools to submit accurate, error-free data; reports say no extension will be given.
- Exemption: visually impaired candidates are exempt from the fee, according to reports.
Why It Matters
For Class 10 and Class 12 students, the LOC decides whether they can sit the 2027 board exams and what appears on their admit card and certificate. The school fills it in, but the details are the student's: name spelling, date of birth, parents' names, photograph and subjects. Mistakes can be hard and costly to fix after results are out, because the same data is printed on the marksheet and passing certificate and is used for college admission, scholarships and government records for years.
That is why the next two weeks matter. If your school has missed the regular deadline, it can still add your name during the late window, but the extra Rs 2,000 per student is often passed on to families. If your name is already on the list, the correction window from November 2 to 4 is the last easy chance to fix errors before admit cards are prepared.
What students should do next: ask your class teacher or school office to show you the details submitted for you, check every spelling and date against your birth certificate or previous marksheet, and confirm your subject codes, especially for optional and additional subjects. Report any error in writing before November 2 so the school can correct it in the window.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| September 24 to October 21, 2026 | Regular LOC submission |
| October 22 to 30, 2026 | Late submission with Rs 2,000 fee per candidate (online payment) |
| November 2 to 4, 2026 | Correction window |
Impact
Short-term: Schools that have not completed their lists must do so in the late window and pay the extra fee. Students and parents should check data now to avoid errors on admit cards.
Long-term: Accurate LOC data avoids later trouble with marksheets, certificates and admissions. Schools that repeatedly miss deadlines add avoidable costs for families.
Who is affected: Lakhs of Class 10 and Class 12 students in CBSE schools in India and abroad, their parents, school administrators and examination staff.
Key Takeaway
CBSE's regular window to submit the 2027 board exam candidate list closed on October 21, 2026; schools can submit until October 30 with a Rs 2,000 late fee per student, and corrections are allowed from November 2 to 4.
Questions and Answers
What is the CBSE 2027 candidate list submission deadline?
The regular deadline for schools to submit the List of Candidates for the 2027 Class 10 and 12 exams was October 21, 2026. Late submission is allowed from October 22 to October 30, 2026 for online payment, with a fee of Rs 2,000 per candidate.
What is the CBSE LOC late fee for 2027?
Rs 2,000 per candidate, charged in addition to the regular exam fee of Rs 1,600 for five subjects and Rs 320 for each extra subject, according to the board's schedule as reported.
When can mistakes in the CBSE LOC be corrected?
CBSE has scheduled a correction window from November 2 to 4, 2026. Students should check their details with their school before then.
Can a student submit the CBSE LOC directly?
No. The LOC is submitted by the school on the CBSE portal. Students should ask their school to verify and correct their details.
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