CBSE LOC Correction 2026–27: Class 10 and 12 Students Must Check Details Now

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Updated: 5 November 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a circular dated 2 November 2026 titled “Correction of LOC data 2026-27”. It concerns the List of Candidates (LOC) submitted by CBSE-affiliated schools for the Class 10 and Class 12 main board examinations of the 2026-27 session. Students and parents should check the details recorded by the school immediately and report any error to the school.

Correction period: 2–7 November 2026, as indicated for the current correction window. The correction is made by the school through the CBSE system; students and parents do not edit the LOC themselves.

What is the CBSE List of Candidates (LOC)?

LOC means List of Candidates. It is the official student information submitted by a school to CBSE for the board examination. It contains key particulars such as the candidate’s name, date of birth, parent or guardian details and subjects entered for the examination. Errors in these records can create problems in examination-related documents, so they should be identified before the correction period closes.

Which details should Class 10 and 12 students check?

Ask your school for the LOC data verification slip or for confirmation of the details submitted to CBSE. Check each item carefully:

  • Student’s full name: Check spelling, order of names and surname. Avoid relying on an informal short form.
  • Father’s, mother’s or guardian’s name: Check the spelling and full name.
  • Date of birth: Compare it with the school’s official record and supporting documents.
  • Subjects selected: Confirm that every subject is correct for the student’s Class 10 or Class 12 course.
  • Subject codes: Check the code as well as the subject name. A subject-code error may be as important as a spelling error.

CBSE’s instructions emphasise accurate, expanded names rather than abbreviated forms. If the student has a passport, compare the relevant name and date-of-birth details with it as well. The school’s official admission record should also be checked.

What should parents and students do now?

  1. Contact the school immediately. Speak to the class teacher, school office or examination in-charge and request the LOC verification details.
  2. Compare the details with documents. Check the spelling of names and the date of birth against the school record and relevant supporting documents.
  3. Check the subject combination. Do not check only the subject names; verify the subject codes and the correct combination for the student’s class.
  4. Report errors in writing. If anything is incorrect, send a clear written request to the school with the correct information and supporting proof, using the school’s instructed method.
  5. Ask for confirmation. Request confirmation from the school once the correction has been entered through the official CBSE process. Keep a copy of your request and the school’s response.

Important: the correction is handled by the school

Students and parents should not assume that they can change the submitted LOC by logging in themselves. The school is responsible for making the correction through the designated CBSE process. Contact the school as early as possible rather than waiting until the final day.

A note about the closing-date line

The closing-date line in the circular has been reported with a year inconsistency: it shows “07.11.2025” while identifying the day as Saturday. 7 November 2026 is a Saturday, and the current correction window is being indicated as 2–7 November 2026. Because the printed year is inconsistent, students and parents should confirm the live closing date with their school or the CBSE LOC portal immediately. Do not delay reporting an error.

Does this notice apply to WBBSE, WBCHSE or NIOS students?

No. This is a CBSE notice for students of CBSE-affiliated schools appearing in the Class 10 and Class 12 main examinations for the 2026-27 session. It does not change the rules or registration process of WBBSE Madhyamik, WBCHSE Higher Secondary or NIOS. Students under those boards should follow their own board’s official notifications and their school or study centre’s instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Can a student correct LOC details directly?

No. The correction is carried out by the school through the CBSE system. The student or parent should report the error to the school promptly.

Which details should be checked first?

Check the student’s full name, parent or guardian names, date of birth, subjects and subject codes. Compare them with the school’s official records and relevant documents.

What happens if an error is noticed after the correction period?

The circular states that corrections will not be allowed after the correction schedule. This is why students and parents should check the verification details now and obtain confirmation from the school before the portal window closes.

Official sources

Final advice: If your child is appearing for the CBSE Class 10 or Class 12 board examination in 2027, contact the school today and verify every detail in the LOC. A few minutes of careful checking now can help avoid preventable document-related difficulties later.

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