The CBSE 2027 candidate list submission (the List of Candidates, or LOC) closed without a late fee on 21 October 2026 for schools paying online. The late-fee window opens today, 22 October, and runs until 30 October 2026. Schools can still register students in that window, but they pay an extra ₹2,000 per candidate. A correction window follows from 2 to 4 November 2026.
This guide covers the deadlines (challan and digital payment listed side by side), the fees, what you should check in your details, and why the LOC has to be finished before CBSE publishes the 2027 date sheet.
A note on sources: we couldn't open CBSE's own circular. The dates and fees below come from consistent reports by several education outlets. Please confirm them on cbse.gov.in or with your school before you act on them.
CBSE 2027 candidate list submission: key dates
The LOC covers both Class 10 and Class 12 for the 2027 board exams. The deadlines depend on how the school pays the fee.
| Stage | Digital payment | Challan payment |
|---|---|---|
| LOC portal opened | 24 September 2026 | |
| Last date without late fee | 21 October 2026 | 17 October 2026 |
| Late-fee window | 22–30 October 2026 | 22–26 October 2026 |
| Correction window | 2–4 November 2026 | |
| Extension | CBSE has reportedly told schools there will be none | |
Some pages give "26 October" as the last date. That is most likely the challan deadline for late-fee payments. For digital payments, the late window reportedly stays open until 30 October.
CBSE LOC 2027 fees and late fee
The exam fee reported for students in India is:
| Fee head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Exam fee, up to 5 subjects | ₹1,600 |
| Each additional subject | ₹320 |
| Practical fee (Class 12), per practical subject | ₹160 |
| Late fee (22–30 October) | ₹2,000 per candidate, on top of the exam fee |
Example of how the fee adds up
- Class 10 student with 6 subjects: ₹1,600 + ₹320 = ₹1,920. Submitted late, that becomes ₹3,920.
- Class 12 student with 5 subjects, 3 of them with practicals: ₹1,600 + (3 × ₹160) = ₹2,080. Submitted late, that becomes ₹4,080.
These figures use the reported fee structure and are only a guide. Students outside India have a different fee scale, and your school's invoice is the final amount. If your school asks for a much larger sum, ask for a breakup that shows the board fee separately from the school's own charges.
Missed the 21 October deadline? What happens now
You haven't lost your board exam. A missed 21 October date only means the school now pays the ₹2,000 late fee per student. What matters is that the school completes the submission by 30 October (or 26 October if it pays by challan).
The real risk comes after that. CBSE has reportedly said no extension will be given. A student whose name isn't in the final LOC may not get an admit card for the 2027 exams. If you aren't sure your name went in, ask the school this week. Don't wait until November.
Who submits the LOC: schools, not students
Regular students cannot register themselves. The school enters every student's data on CBSE's portal, pays the fee and submits the list. As a student or parent, your job is to make sure the school has the right information and to check what it actually submitted.
What to ask your school (parent checklist)
- "Has my child's LOC been submitted? On what date?"
- "Was it before 21 October, or will a late fee apply?"
- "Can I see a printout or screenshot of my child's LOC entry?"
- "Is the APAAR ID linked and validated?"
- "If there's an error, will you fix it in the 2–4 November correction window?"
- "How much of the fee goes to CBSE, and how much is the school's own charge?"
What students must check in their LOC details
Whatever goes into the LOC is printed on your admit card, marksheet and passing certificate. Fixing it after results is slow and often needs documents. Check every field below against your birth certificate and earlier school records:
- Your name: spelling, spacing and the order of first and last name
- Date of birth
- Mother's and father's names, spelled exactly as on official documents
- Gender and category (General, SC, ST, OBC and so on)
- Subjects and subject codes, including any optional or sixth subject
- Class 10 Maths: make sure Basic or Standard is recorded the way you chose. This matters later if you want Maths in Class 11.
- Photograph and signature: clear and not swapped with another student's
- Disability or special-category details, if they apply, because they affect exam concessions
CBSE LOC correction window: 2–4 November 2026
After submission, CBSE reportedly gives schools three days, 2 to 4 November 2026, to fix mistakes. Keep two things in mind.
- Not every field can be edited. CBSE has tightened its rules in recent cycles and some details can't be changed once submitted. The window is meant for genuine errors. It isn't a second chance to check records nobody looked at.
- The school makes the change, not you. If you spot an error, tell the school in writing (an email works) with proof attached, such as a birth certificate or Aadhaar, so the request is on record before 2 November.
Is the APAAR ID compulsory?
Reports say the APAAR ID (the "One Nation, One Student ID" under the Academic Bank of Credits) is mandatory for LOC registration from the 2026–27 session, and that CBSE checks it during submission. We haven't confirmed this against the 2027 circular itself, so check with your school. If your APAAR ID hasn't been created, or the name on it doesn't match your school records, sort that out first. A mismatch can hold up your LOC entry.
How the LOC ties to the CBSE date sheet 2027 for Class 10 and 12
Many people searching for the LOC are also searching for the CBSE date sheet 2027 for Class 10, and the two are linked. Last cycle, CBSE said the final date sheets would come out once schools had submitted their final candidate lists. That order makes sense. The board needs to know exactly who is taking which subject before it can schedule papers without clashes between subjects that many students take together.
Current status: no 2027 date sheet, tentative or final, had been released as of 19 October 2026. CBSE hasn't announced a release date either. Some outlets expect the tentative sheet once the late LOC window closes on 30 October, but that's a guess, not an announcement.
Precedent: for the 2026 exams, CBSE released the tentative date sheet on 25 September 2025, with exams starting on 17 February 2026. That's why many people expected the 2027 sheet by now. For a fuller breakdown, see our CBSE 2027 date sheet and two board exams explainer.
Expected CBSE 2027 exam timetable schedule
| Exam | Expected window | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Practicals (schools outside the winter-bound category) | Roughly January–February 2027 | Expected |
| Class 10 first board exam (theory) | February–March 2027 | Expected |
| Class 12 board exam (theory) | February–March 2027 onwards | Expected |
| Class 10 second board exam (optional) | May 2027 | Expected |
Be wary of subject-wise 2027 timetables you find online. Some websites already list paper-by-paper dates. These are projections based on last year's pattern, not official schedules. Only plan around the PDF on cbse.gov.in.
Class 10's two board exams: what this LOC covers
CBSE now holds two board exams for Class 10. Here is how the LOC fits in:
- First exam (February–March 2027): compulsory for every Class 10 student. The LOC being submitted now is only for this exam.
- Second exam (expected May 2027): optional. It's meant for students who want to improve their scores, reportedly in up to three subjects. No new candidates can join at this stage. You have to have taken the first exam.
- Separate LOC for the second exam: it opens only after the first exam. Last cycle, second-exam registration opened in March 2026. For 2027, some sites expect it around March–April 2027.
Myth vs fact: is 2027 the first year with two exams?
No. Some pages call 2027 the first two-exam year, but the scheme began in the 2026 cycle, when the second-exam LOC opened in March 2026. 2027 is the second year it runs.
Another point that gets mixed up: two levels of Class 10 Maths and Social Science are planned from 2028, according to reports. That doesn't affect the 2027 exams. For 2027, the Maths choice is still Basic or Standard.
What to do this week: step-by-step
- Today to 26 October: ask your school whether your LOC has been submitted. If the school pays by challan, this is its last chance at the late fee.
- By 30 October: the final date for digital late-fee submission. Ask for a copy of your LOC entry and go through every field.
- Before 2 November: send any correction request to the school in writing, with documents attached.
- 2–4 November: follow up to confirm the school actually made the correction.
- November onwards: watch cbse.gov.in for the tentative date sheet, and plan revision around the expected February start rather than any unofficial subject-wise dates.
Class 12 students preparing for entrance tests should note that LOC details such as name and date of birth must match the details on competitive exam forms. Our checklist of documents needed for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 helps you spot any mismatch early. For other exam updates, see our weekly roundup of answer keys and admit cards.
Bottom line
The 21 October date has passed, but schools can still register students until 30 October with a ₹2,000 late fee. The 2–4 November correction window is the last practical chance to fix errors. The 2027 date sheet will probably follow once CBSE has the final candidate lists, so for now, check your LOC details and treat any unofficial timetable with caution. For more exam and deadline explainers, visit the KyunTrend homepage.