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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued important deadlines for the submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) and examination forms for Classes 10 and 12 for the 2026 board exams. Schools affiliated with CBSE must submit the LOC between August 29 and September 30, 2025, without incurring a late fee. The portal will reopen from October 3 to October 11, 2025, for late submissions with an additional fee. Private candidates can submit their exam forms from September 9 to September 30, 2025, without a late fee and from October 3 to October 11, 2025, with a late fee. For those paying via challan, the last date for fee-free submission is September 22, 2025.
The web module for Candidates with Special Needs (CWSN) seeking exemptions will be open from September 9 to 22, 2025, without late fee and from October 3 to 8, 2025, with late fee. CBSE has emphasized strict adherence to these timelines to avoid last-minute hassles and additional charges. All activities end at 11:59 pm on the respective last dates, after which late fees will apply immediately the following day.
The CBSE Class 10 board exams for 2026 will be conducted in two phases: the first phase from February 17 to March 6, 2026, which is mandatory, and the second phase from May 5 to 20, 2026, which is optional for improvement exams. This follows the National Education Policy’s recommendation for flexibility and reducing exam pressure. The Class 12 exams are scheduled from February 15 to April 4, 2026, with improvement exams likely in May 2026..
Key Dates Recap for CBSE Board Exams 2026:
| Activity | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOC Submission (Schools) | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | No late fee |
| LOC Submission with Late Fee | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 11, 2025 | Late fee applies |
| LOC Challan Payment Deadline | — | Sep 22, 2025 | No late fee |
| CWSN Module Submission | Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | No late fee |
| CWSN Late Submission | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | Late fee applies |
| Private Candidates Form Submission | Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | No late fee |
| Private Candidates Late Submission | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 11, 2025 | Late fee applies |
Candidates and schools should ensure timely submissions to avoid penalties and ensure smooth conduct of the exams .This announcement aligns with other notable schedules: admit cards will likely be available by February 10, 2026, and detailed exam timetables will be confirmed by mid-January 2026.The exams themselves will run from mid-February to early March 2026 for the first phase and in May for the optional second phase.
