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CBSE Board Exams 2027: Registration, Date Sheet Updates and What Students Should Check

The CBSE 2027 date sheet is not out yet, but registration deadlines are closing now. Here is what Class 10 and 12 students and parents should check this week.

By Satya Hemanth 22 Oct 2026 · 5 min read 0 views Rate it 0 comments

CBSE board exams 2027 for Class 10 and 12 are expected to start in February 2027, but as of 22 October 2026 the official date sheet has not been released. Right now the important deadlines are registration ones: schools can submit the List of Candidates with a late fee until 30 October, and private candidates must apply by 23 October without a late fee.

Every year around this time, parents' WhatsApp groups fill up with "date sheet out!" forwards that turn out to be last year's PDF or a guess. So let's separate what is confirmed from what is expected, and focus on the things your child actually needs to check this week.

CBSE 2027: key dates so far

24 September 2026: LOC portal opensSchools start submitting student details for the 2027 exams

21 October: Regular LOC deadlineLast date without a late fee

22 to 30 October: Late LOC windowSubmission with a late fee of ₹2,000 per candidate

23 October: Private candidatesLast date to apply without a late fee; late window 24 to 30 October

2 to 4 November: LOC correctionWindow to fix errors in submitted details

As reported by Careers360. Always confirm on cbse.gov.in.

Has the CBSE 2027 date sheet been released?

Not yet. As of 22 October 2026, CBSE has not published the date sheet for the 2027 Class 10 and 12 board exams. Based on past years, the main exams usually begin in mid-February. For reference, last year CBSE released a tentative date sheet in September 2025 for exams starting on 17 February 2026, as All India Radio reported. Until CBSE posts the official schedule on cbse.gov.in, treat any "final date sheet" you see on social media with caution.

What is the LOC, and why does it matter?

The List of Candidates (LOC) is the official record your school sends to CBSE with each student's name, date of birth, subjects and other details. Your admit card is generated from it. If a name is misspelt or a subject is wrong in the LOC, it can show up on your admit card and even on your marksheet.

Students do not submit the LOC themselves, but they should check it. Ask your class teacher to show you the details submitted for you, and report any mistake before the correction window from 2 to 4 November closes.

What should private candidates know?

Students appearing privately, for example to improve marks, clear a compartment or after a shortage of attendance, apply directly on the CBSE website. According to Careers360, applications opened on 8 October and close on 23 October 2026, with a late window from 24 to 30 October.

Candidates in	Fee per subject
India	₹320
Nepal	₹1,100
Other countries	₹2,200

A late fee of ₹2,000 per candidate applies on top of the exam fee after 23 October.

What should Class 10 and 12 students check this week?

Spelling of your name and your parents' names in the LOC
Date of birth, matching your school records
Subject list and subject codes, including any optional subject
Your photograph and category details
Private candidates: application and fee paid by 23 October
Bookmark cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.nic.in for official notices

CBSE has also published sample question papers for the 2026-27 session on cbseacademic.nic.in. If you have not started with them, this is a good week to download them and look at the pattern.

What about the two board exams for Class 10?

CBSE introduced a two-exam system for Class 10 from the 2026 exams, with a main exam in February and a second, optional exam later for students who want to improve their scores. Reports for 2027 suggest the same structure, with the second exam around May, but CBSE has not yet announced exact 2027 dates. Wait for the official circular before planning around it.

Her View

Board years are stressful for the whole family, not just the student. One small, practical thing parents can do this week is sit with their child and check the LOC details together. It takes ten minutes and saves weeks of worry later. And please do not forward unverified date sheets in family groups. They create panic for nothing.

His Insight

Planning backwards works. If exams start in mid-February as in past years, students have roughly 16 weeks. Practical exams for many Class 12 schools usually come in January, and pre-boards before that. A realistic plan is to finish the syllabus by December, use January for sample papers and practicals, and keep February for revision.

H View Verdict

The CBSE 2027 date sheet is not out yet, so the real deadlines this week are registration ones. Check your LOC details, make sure private applications are in by 23 October, and follow only cbse.gov.in for the date sheet. Use the waiting time well: the syllabus does not need a date sheet to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the CBSE 2027 date sheet be released?

CBSE has not announced a date. Based on past years, the date sheet is usually released a few months before the exams, which normally begin in mid-February. Check cbse.gov.in for the official release.

What is the last date for CBSE LOC submission in 2026?

The regular deadline was 21 October 2026. Schools can submit with a late fee of ₹2,000 per candidate from 22 to 30 October, and corrections are allowed from 2 to 4 November, as reported by Careers360.