CBSE Special Exam 2026: LOC process begins for students in West Asian countries; find out how to fill the form..

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a user manual for filling out the List of Candidates (LOC) for the Special Examination 2026, intended for students in West Asian countries where the exam could not be conducted earlier. According to the circular issued on September 15, 2026, students from both regular and private categories can fill out the LOC to appear for exams in one or more subjects of their choice.

**Who is this facility for?**
This facility is available only to regular and private students in West Asian countries where the examination could not be held. Before filling out the LOC, students must keep necessary documents related to their previous examination—such as admit cards and mark statements—handy.

**Keep the application number safe after applying**
The CBSE user manual provides essential information regarding the LOC submission process. Once the application is successfully submitted, an application number will appear on the screen. Students must note down this number and keep it safe for future reference. Additionally, it is important to have information related to the main examination available while filling out the LOC.

**How ​​to fill the LOC?**
CBSE has outlined the LOC submission process for the Special Examination 2026 for students in West Asian countries whose main examination could not be conducted. Students in both regular and private categories can fill out the LOC from September 22 to September 26, 2026. Candidates may select one or more subjects.

Visit the official CBSE website: www.cbse.nic.in.
Click on the online registration link for ‘Special Examination for West Asian Countries - Class XII, 2026’.
Open the registration portal for ‘Special Examination - Class XII, 2026’.
Click on the ‘Special Exam’ tab on the portal.
Enter the necessary details related to the previous examination.

Enter the OTP received via email.
Select the subjects of your choice from the list displayed on the screen.
Candidates can select one or more subjects. This includes the subjects for which the main examination could not be conducted. Fill in the information requested in the application and verify all details before submitting.
Note down and safely keep the application number generated after submission.
You can then view the submitted application by clicking on the ‘Confirmation Page’.

Important points for students
Candidates must carefully read and follow all instructions while filling out the LOC. Marks obtained in the special examination will replace the marks previously secured. The examination centers will remain the same as those designated for the main examination. The facility to fill out the LOC will be available from September 22 to September 26, 2026.

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