CBSE: LOC Process for Class 10 Second Examination Begins; Board Outlines Application Rules for Private Students..
CBSE Class 10 Two Board Exams 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has initiated preparations for Class 10 students under the 'Two Board Exams' scheme. Under this new framework, students appearing for the main board examinations in 2026 will be provided an opportunity to improve their scores in a maximum of three subjects during a second board examination scheduled for May 2026. In this regard, CBSE has also issued an official notice for private candidates, providing comprehensive details regarding eligibility criteria, the application process, fees, and essential instructions.
**Eligibility for Private Candidates**
According to CBSE regulations, only students belonging to specific categories will be eligible to appear for the second board examination in 2026:
Students who were placed in the 'Compartment' category during the 2024-25 academic session.
Students who were placed in the 'Compartment' category during the 2024-25 session but did not appear for the main board examinations in 2026.
All such students will be categorized under the 'Third Chance Compartment Category.'
**How to Fill Out the LOC Form?**
CBSE has clarified that applications for the second board examination must be submitted exclusively through the online mode. To apply, candidates are required to visit the official website and fill out the designated form. Applicants must strictly adhere to the following important points:
Submission of offline forms is strictly prohibited.
Fees will not be accepted via Demand Draft (DD), cheque, money order, or postal order.
Applications submitted without the requisite fee will be automatically rejected. Therefore, merely filling out the form is insufficient; the payment of the fee is mandatory.
Late applications will also be automatically rejected. LOC and Application Dates
CBSE has divided the application process into two phases:
Phase 1: From April 16, 2026 (12:00 PM) to April 20, 2026 (up to 12:00 AM)
Phase 2: From April 21, 2026, to April 22, 2026 (up to 12:00 AM, with a late fee)
Students are advised to complete their applications during the first phase itself to avoid incurring additional charges.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
CBSE has clarified that the syllabus for the second Board Examination of 2026 will remain identical to that of the main examination. This ensures consistency in evaluation and facilitates easier preparation for the students.
Fee Structure
Category / Location | Fee Details
India (Per Subject) | ₹320 per subject
Total Estimated Fee | Approximately ₹1100 per candidate per subject
Nepal and Other Countries | ₹2200 per subject
Late Fee | ₹2000 in addition to the regular fee
Fees can be paid via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
Strict Rules and Warnings
CBSE has implemented stringent rules for students:
Applications providing incorrect or fraudulent information will be cancelled.
Fees submitted will be forfeited in cases where incorrect information has been provided.
Strict action will be taken against any form of malpractice or inappropriate conduct.
Students will be held solely responsible for any errors committed while using cyber cafes or through the assistance of any other individual.
No opportunity will be provided to rectify any errors at a later stage.
The Board has specifically emphasized that students should exercise due diligence when selecting their 'Exam City,' as changes to this selection will not be permitted subsequently.
Entire Process Online
CBSE has digitized the entire process this time around:
The application process will be conducted entirely online.
There is no requirement to submit any hard copies of documents.
Students will be able to download their filled-in application forms.
Photographs and signatures must be uploaded in JPG format, with a file size not exceeding 40 KB. Final Instructions and Precautions
Only those subjects displayed by the system may be selected.
It is mandatory to correctly enter the subject codes, particularly for language subjects.
Incomplete or incorrect forms will be summarily rejected.
Eligibility will be determined strictly in accordance with CBSE regulations, even after the fee has been deposited.
Finally, the CBSE has issued a clear warning stating that applications submitted without the requisite fee payment will be automatically cancelled, and no separate notification will be issued in this regard.
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