Archive · 25 Oct 2025
CBSE Board Exams 2026: LOC Form Submission Closing Soon
The CBSE, which runs the big school exams in India, is almost done with letting schools fix the information they have about students.
Schools have until October 27, 2025, to make any changes to the LOC form.
This form has all the details about the students taking the exams.
After this date, no more changes will be accepted.
Also, the practical exams, which are part of the board exams, will take place between February and July of 2026.
This year, there's a new system where students in class 10 can take two board exams.
It is expected that over 45 lakh students will be taking these exams.
The correction window for the CBSE LOC form closes on October 27, 2025.
Schools must submit accurate data for Class 10/12 by the deadline.
Practical exams for 2026 will be held from February 17 to July 15.
Timings for practical exams are 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, with some exceptions.
Over 45 lakh students are expected to appear for the exams.
- Who
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), schools, and students
- What
- Closing of the correction window for the CBSE List of Candidates (LOC) form and the announcement of practical exam dates.
- When
- LOC correction window closes October 27, 2025; practical exams from February 17 to July 15, 2026
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- To finalize candidate data and administer board exams.
- LOC Correction Deadline
- October 27, 2025
- Practical Exam Dates
- February 17 to July 15, 2026
- Practical Exam Timings
- 10:30 am to 1:30 pm (12:30 pm for some subjects)
- Expected Students (2026)
- Over 45 lakh
- Two-Board Exam System (Class 10)
- Implemented