The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the schedule for submitting the List of Candidates (LOC) for the 2027 Board Examinations. Schools will be able to submit candidate details for Classes 10th and 12th from September 24th to October 21st, 2026. The process is an important administrative stage in preparing students for the upcoming board examinations.

Schools Prepare Candidate Records

The LOC submission will require schools to provide accurate information for eligible students appearing in the 2027 examinations. Details include the candidate's full name, date of birth, gender, category, parents' or guardians' names, and subjects selected under the prescribed scheme of studies.

Schools will also need to upload the required photograph and signature in the format specified by CBSE. The board has advised institutions to verify all information carefully before final submission.

Key points include:

• LOC submission begins on September 24th, 2026
• The last date for submission is October 21st, 2026
• The current Class 10th LOC is for the First Board Examination
• The First Board Examination is scheduled for February-March 2027
• The LOC for the Second Board Examination will be submitted separately

Eligibility and Compliance Requirements

CBSE has also outlined conditions that schools must follow while sponsoring candidates. Students must be bona fide students of the respective school, meet the minimum attendance requirements, and satisfy the eligibility provisions under the CBSE Examination Bye-laws. Students from unauthorised or unaffiliated schools cannot be sponsored.

For Class 12th candidates, schools must confirm that students have passed Class 10th from a recognised school education board by the required academic year. Private and second-chance compartment candidates will receive a separate submission link.

From an institutional perspective, EducationToday sees the LOC process as an important part of schools' academic administration ahead of the board examination cycle. Accurate student records and timely submission can help schools complete the required examination formalities within the prescribed schedule.

Careful Verification Before Submission

The board has specified that certain changes will not be entertained after the LOC is submitted. These include requests for changes in subjects or admission details, except in specified transfer cases. Requests concerning concessions for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) will also not be considered after submission.

TopEducationNews notes that schools therefore need to complete candidate details carefully and review all information before final submission. The process also highlights the importance of maintaining accurate student records throughout the academic year.

Schools, teachers and parents should follow CBSE's official notifications for further instructions regarding the 2027 Board Examinations.