The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is closing the List of Candidates (LOC) data correction window on October 27, 2025. Schools and parents must ensure accurate student details, including names, birthdates, and subjects, to avoid errors during board exams. No corrections will be accepted after this deadline.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced that the LOC (List of Candidates) data correction window for the 2026 board exams will officially close on Monday, October 27, 2025. This marks the last opportunity for schools, parents, and students to verify and correct vital candidate information for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for February to July 2026.
The correction window, which opened on October 13, allows modifications to essential personal and academic details, ensuring a smooth and error-free examination process. Schools must submit the verified and updated data through the official CBSE portal at cbse.gov.in before the deadline. Failure to update the LOC data accurately could lead to complications during the exam and affect issuance of certificates.
Key highlights to verify and correct before the deadline include:
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Personal data: Ensure student name (full expanded form, not short names), date of birth, mother’s and father’s names are correctly entered.
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Passport details: If a student has a passport, the LOC data should match passport details for international validity.
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Subject codes: Double-check the subjects listed, as changes will not be accepted post-deadline, impacting exam eligibility.
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Surnames: Make sure surnames are included properly, especially for students planning to study abroad.
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Exam center info: Review the assigned exam center details, which will remain fixed for the year.
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Responsibility lies with parents and schools to verify and submit accurate information.
The CBSE has emphasized that no further corrections or changes will be allowed once the correction window closes. The 2026 board exams will follow newly implemented rules, including a two-exam system for Class 10 students to provide additional chances for passing or improving scores.
Parents and students are urged to promptly review their LOC details to avoid last-minute discrepancies. Schools are also urged to assist candidates in ensuring all data entries are precise, reinforcing that this correction process is critical for error-free exam administration and certificate issuance.
For complete details and to make corrections, stakeholders should visit the official Central Board of Secondary Education website at cbse.gov.in.
Sources: Hindustan Times, NDTV, EdexLive, Times of India, CBSE official website.