BSE Class 10th 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education has released a circular detailing the schedules, guidelines and list of candidates for the 10th class.
The circular further stated that schools have to take action regarding the submission of the LOC for the Second Board Examinations
This circular outlines every step that schools must take in order to submit the LOC for the Second Board Examinations. To ensure that the LOC for the Class X Second Board Examinations 2026 is submitted on time, principals are asked to review the instructions and take appropriate action.
CBSE Class 10th 2026: How to proceed for LOC submission
According to the circular, the schools will submit the LOC for all interested students. For the first time, CBSE will hold the Second Board Examinations in Class Х. To know the correct figure of students who wish to appear in the Second Board Examinations and the subjects in which they wish to appear, CBSE has decided to make the schedule of submission of LOC in such a manner that all required information is available with the CBSE in advance to make foolproof preparations for the examination.
CBSE Class 10th 2026: Important Dates
LOC Submission – 1st Phase: March 18, 2026 to March 31, 2026
Examination Fee Payment – 1st Phase: From the next day of result declaration for 5 days
LOC Submission – 2nd Phase: From the next day of result declaration for 5 days
Examination Fee Payment – 2nd Phase: From the next day of result declaration for 5 days
LOC Submission – 3rd Phase (with late fee): From the 7th day after result declaration for 2 days
Examination Fee Payment – 3rd Phase (with late fee): From the 7th day after result declaration for 2 days
Note: The portal will remain open till 11:59:59 PM on the last working day as per the schedule above.
CBSE Class 10th 2026: What is the Eligibility Criteria for Appearing in the Second Board Examinations
Must have taken at least three exams in the first examinations.
To take the examinations, you must have passed Class X.
Must have been placed in the compartment category.
Candidates must have passed class X by replacing the sixth subject.
Students who have not appeared in three or more subjects in the 2026 main examination are not eligible for the second board examination.
Improvement category includes up to three main subjects: science, math, social science, and language.
Compartment: First/Third Chance
Compartments + Improvement
Sports students who have been granted permission by the Board.
If a student does not appear for any reason or fails three or more subjects in the first examination, he or she is ineligible to take the second board examination.
Students placed in the ER category are ineligible for the Second Board Examinations. They are allowed to take the main exams next year.
CBSE Class 10th 2026: Fee Details
Examination Fee (per student):
India / Nepal:
₹320 per subject
₹960 per candidate for 3 subjects
Other Countries:
₹1100 per subject
₹3300 per candidate for 3 subjects
With Late Fee (Other Countries):
₹2200 per subject
₹6600 per candidate for 3 subjects
Mode of Payment: Fee must be paid online only
Important Note: Fee must be paid before the last date of LOC finalization.
Late Fee Charges: ₹2000 per candidate (in addition to the normal fee)
Final Submission Rule: LOC data must be finalised and fee paid within the prescribed deadline only
CBSE Class 10th 2026: What are the conditions to appear in Secondary Board Examination
Students must take the first board exam.
Any of the three subjects—science, math, social science, and languages are allowed to be improved by eligible and successful students.
A student is ineligible to take the second exam if they did not appear in three or more subjects during the first exam. Only in February of the following year are these students permitted to take the main exam. They won't be able to submit LOC as a result.
Students who received compartment results are permitted to take the second exam in the compartment category.
The LOC for the second exam will not contain any new names.
Except in the case of mathematics, subject changes are not permitted between the first and second exams.
From the first exam to the second, the student's data cannot be corrected.
Only candidates who registered as CWSN candidates in the initial exam will be eligible for CBSE-provided extended facilities. In the Second Board Examinations, no new applicants are permitted under the CWSN category.
CBSE Class 10th 2026: What are the expectations from principals?
School principals are expected to fulfill the following responsibilities for students and parents:
Inform students and parents about the Second Board Examination rules, and advise them to use this opportunity only in genuine or urgent situations.
Clearly communicate the eligibility criteria, as well as important dates for submitting forms and paying fees.
Inform students that the number of examination centers will be limited, and thus the allotted centre may not be nearby.
Ensure that students understand that once an examination centre has been assigned, no requests for changes will be considered.
Students who are considering taking the Second Board Examination for any reason should submit their List of Candidates (LOC) during the first phase. This enables CBSE to make advance arrangements. After the results are announced, students can make a final decision and pay their fees. Those who make their decision after receiving the results may submit both the LOC and the fees during the second phase.
Inform candidates who appeared in the main examination and were placed in the compartment category that they must submit a new LOC because their subject requirements for improvement may have changed.
Notify students from Middle Eastern countries whose exams were cancelled that they can submit their LOC after the results are declared during the second phase.
