CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 LOC Window Opens
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the List of Candidates (LOC) submission process for the Class 10 second board exam 2026 starting April 16. Schools must register and upload student details by April 22, 2026. The board has shared detailed instructions to help schools submit the LOC smoothly for this exam.
CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 LOC Submission Schedule and Phases
To manage the LOC submission well, CBSE has divided the process into several phases. Schools need to follow the timeline carefully. The schedule is as follows:
- Phase 1: Submission with fee payment from April 16 to April 20, 2026
- Phase 2: Completion of submissions and payments within the same period
- Final Window: Submission with late fee from April 21 to April 22, 2026
No corrections, additions, or extensions will be allowed after the final deadline. Schools must ensure all information is accurate before submitting.
CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 Eligibility and Guidelines
CBSE has set clear rules for students who want to appear in the second board exam. Only students who passed the main Class 10 exam can apply to improve marks in up to three subjects, such as Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and Languages. Important points include:
- About 1,47,172 students are in the compartment category
- Compartment students will stay in the same category
- Students in the Essential Repeat category cannot apply
- Facilities for Children With Special Needs (CWSN) will continue for those already registered
- Students in the Sports category can appear only with prior approval
CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 Fee Structure and Payment Mode
The board has fixed the fees for the second board exam. Payments must be done during the submission window. The fee details are:
- INR 320 per subject for students in India and Nepal
- INR 1100 per subject for students outside India
- A late fee of INR 2000 applies during the final window
All payments must be made online using debit card, credit card, NEFT, RTGS, UPI, or net banking. Offline payments are not accepted.
CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 Important Instructions for Students
CBSE has shared key instructions about the second board exam. The exam will follow the same syllabus as the main 2026 board exams. Once the LOC is submitted, no changes will be allowed under any condition.
If a student registers but does not take the exam, their main board exam result will be final. Schools should carefully check all details before submitting to avoid any mistakes.
