CBSE Exams 2027 LOC portal: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today opened the portal for submitting the List of Candidates (LOC) for the Class 10 and 12 board exams 2027. Schools can submit candidates’ details without a late fee until October 17, while submissions with a late fee will be accepted from October 22 to 26.
Why the LOC Submission Matters?
CBSE has made it clear that only students whose names are submitted through the online LOC submission process will be allowed to appear for the Class 10 and Class 12 Board Examinations 2027. The board has emphasised that submitting accurate student data and selecting the correct subjects during this process is of utmost importance, since errors at this stage could directly affect a student’s eligibility to appear for the exam.
CBSE Board Exams 2027: Examination Fee
The examination fee structure varies based on the student’s location:
| Category | Fee (for 5 subjects) |
|---|---|
| Indian students | Rs 1,600 per candidate |
| Students in Nepal | Rs 5,500 per candidate |
| Students from other countries | Rs 11,000 per candidate |
Fee for Additional Subjects
Students opting for subjects beyond the standard five will need to pay an additional fee:
| Category | Fee per Additional Subject |
|---|---|
| Indian students | Rs 320 |
| Nepalese students | Rs 1,100 |
| Students from other countries | Rs 2,200 |
Late Fee for LOC Submission
Schools submitting the List of Candidates after the standard deadline will need to pay a late fee of Rs 2,200. Importantly, a challan for this can be generated only until October 26, and the fee must be deposited within the validity period of the challan.
Practical Fee for Class 12 Students
For Class 12 students, the practical examination fee per subject is:
| Category | Fee per Subject |
|---|---|
| Indian students | Rs 160 |
| Nepalese students | Rs 175 |
| Students from other countries | Rs 375 |
Migration Certificate: What’s Changing
CBSE has stated that it will not issue a hard copy of the migration certificate as a compulsory practice going forward. Instead, students will need to apply online for a migration certificate after their results are declared.
However, the board has clarified that a soft copy of the migration certificate will be made available immediately after the declaration of results for Class 12 students, ensuring students aren’t left waiting for this document during the critical post-result admission period.
Fee Exemption for Visually Impaired Candidates
Visually impaired candidates appearing for Classes 10 and 12 are exempted from payment of examination fees, a provision aimed at easing the financial burden on this category of students.
What Schools Need to Do?
According to the official circular, schools are required to complete their registration process before proceeding with the online submission of the LOC. For this process, schools will use their ‘Affiliation Number’ as the user ID, which is already available to them, meaning no separate credential setup is needed beyond what schools already have on record.
Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Board | CBSE |
| Academic session | 2026-27 |
| LOC portal opened | September 24, 2026 |
| LOC submission (no late fee) | Until October 17, 2026 |
| LOC submission (with late fee) | October 22–26, 2026 |
| Late fee amount | Rs 2,200 |
| Exam fee (Indian students) | Rs 1,600 (5 subjects) |
| Additional subject fee (Indian) | Rs 320 |
| Practical fee (Indian, per subject) | Rs 160 |
| Fee exemption | Visually impaired candidates |
Why This Matters?
The opening of the LOC portal marks a critical administrative milestone in the lead-up to the 2027 CBSE board exams, since student eligibility to appear for the exam is directly tied to accurate and timely submission through this process. Schools need to ensure they complete this process well within the October 17 deadline to avoid the additional Rs 2,200 late fee, while also double-checking student data and subject selections carefully, given CBSE’s explicit emphasis on the importance of accuracy at this stage.
