The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reopened its online portal for schools to submit the List of Candidates (LOC) for the upcoming Class 10 and 12 Board Examinations 2026. This reopening allows schools to complete submissions with a late fee. The final deadline for schools choosing to pay via Challan is October 8, 2025 . For all other payment methods, the portal will remain open until October 11, 2025 .
CBSE initially closed the LOC submission window without a late fee on September 30, 2025 . However, the board reactivated the submission link on October 3, 2025 . This measure addresses schools that did not meet the original registration schedules. The LOC is a mandatory step for students to be eligible for board exams.
Reasons for the Extended Window
Many affiliated schools failed to submit their List of Candidates by the initial deadlines. The original cut-off date for submitting LOCs with Challan payments, without any late fees, was September 22, 2025 . For schools using digital payment methods such as Internet Banking, UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, NEFT, or RTGS, the deadline was September 30, 2025 .
CBSE had previously issued a total of eight reminders to schools. These communications provided detailed instructions and urged timely compliance. Despite these repeated reminders and the ample time allotted, many institutions did not complete the LOC submission process.
The board’s notification highlighted these lapses. It stated that non-submission by the prescribed schedule necessitated this final late-fee window. This step ensures no eligible student misses out due to administrative oversight, but places strict conditions on late submissions.
Revised Submission Deadlines
Schools must now adhere strictly to the newly announced extended deadlines for submitting LOCs with late fees. The board emphasizes that no further opportunities for submission will be provided after these dates. Principals must ensure immediate action to avoid severe repercussions.
| Mode of Payment | Extended Submission Schedule (with Late Fee) |
|---|---|
| Payment through Challan | October 3 to October 8, 2025 |
| All other digital payment modes (Internet Banking, UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, NEFT, RTGS, etc., including international options) | October 3 to October 11, 2025 |
The online portal for LOC submission will automatically close at the end of the extended schedule. Schools should note that the board will not accept any submissions post-deadline. This period represents the final chance for registration.
Serious Consequences for Non-Compliance
Schools failing to submit their List of Candidates by the final extended deadlines will bear full responsibility for non-compliance. CBSE has issued a clear warning regarding the outcomes of such failures. The most critical consequence involves student eligibility.
Students whose LOCs are not submitted by their respective schools within this final window will become ineligible. These candidates will not be permitted to appear for the CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board Examinations 2026. This directly impacts their academic year and future prospects.
The official notification stresses that schools must act decisively. Delays beyond October 8 (for Challan) and October 11 (for other payments) will result in irreversible issues. CBSE will not entertain any subsequent requests or appeals for further extensions or special considerations.
This final window allows schools a last chance to secure their students’ participation in the upcoming board exams. School administrations must verify all submissions promptly. Compliance with these dates is mandatory to ensure all eligible students can sit for their examinations.