CBSE Issues Advisory For Schools On Submission Of Student Data For 2026 Board Exams
If discrepancies remain, CBSE will carry out a data verification drive from October 13 to October 27, in which schools will be required to submit supporting documents like admission and withdrawal registers.
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a reminder to all its affiliated schools to ensure error-free submission of student data in the List of Candidates (LOC) for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations for the academic session 2025-26.
It has directed schools to take responsibility of verifying and correctly entering details while submitting the LOC, said a notification.
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Advisory details
- Spelling of names of students, parents, and guardians must match the school admission and withdrawal registers.
- Date of birth must be recorded exactly as per school records.
- Subject combinations must conform to CBSE’s scheme of studies and codes must be accurately filled in.
The CBSE has cautioned that errors in data entry could lead to serious difficulties for students during examinations.
Pointing out that mistakes are common while submitting subjects like Hindi, Urdu, Mathematics Standard/Basic, and electives, the CBSE has asked the schools to be careful.
The CBSE has provided an opportunity for schools to correct the details even after submission of the LOC, provided the student has paid the examination fee.
In such cases, schools may correct the data without extra charges. However, if any revisions lead to additional fees, the same will be borne by the students.
Additionally, a Data Verification Slip will be generated for each candidate after final submission. Schools will be able to verify and correct entries during this stage as well. If discrepancies remain, CBSE will carry out a data verification drive from October 13 to October 27, in which schools will be required to submit supporting documents like admission and withdrawal registers.
The CBSE has said that once the final correction window closes, no further changes will be entertained in student particulars or subject combinations.
Schools have been urged to exercise utmost caution while submitting the data, as errors could affect students’ eligibility for examinations.
This advisory follows a reminder issued by CBSE on September 11, 2025, as part of its measures to prevent last-minute issues faced by schools and students during board examinations.
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