The deadline for schools to submit the List of Candidates (LOC) for the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams 2027 is Wednesday, 21 October 2026, without a late fee. The LOC is the data that will appear on your child's admit card and marksheet.
Key dates
- Regular LOC submission: until 21 October 2026
- Late submission: 22-30 October 2026, with a fee of Rs 2,000 per candidate
- LOC correction window: 2-4 November 2026
- Private candidates: online application and fee window reported open until 23 October 2026
When are practical exams?
- Winter-bound schools: Class 12 practicals in November-December 2026
- All other schools: January-February 2027
The theory exam date sheet has not been released yet. Exams are expected in February-March 2027.
What parents should check today
- Student's name and parents' names, spelled exactly as in official records
- Date of birth
- Subjects and subject codes, including the additional subject
- Photograph and category details
If anything is wrong, tell the school immediately. Errors are much harder to fix after the correction window closes.
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Sources: Careers360 CBSE 2027 live updates; Careerindia School Assembly Headlines, 19 October 2026. Confirm all dates on cbse.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the CBSE LOC deadline for 2027 boards?
21 October 2026 without a late fee; late submission until 30 October at Rs 2,000 per candidate.
When can LOC details be corrected?
2 to 4 November 2026.
