CBSE LOC submission after last date — CBSE has officially reopened the LOC portal with a late fee from October 3, 2025, after closing it on September 30 (normal fee period). Challan payments are allowed till October 8, 11:59 pm; all other payment modes till October 11, 11:59 pm. Schools missing this final window will be responsible for consequences, including ineligibility of candidates for the 2026 Board Examinations. CBSE
What changed now (Oct 3, 2025)?
Portal reopened only for late-fee submissions after the normal window ended on Sept 30.
Late-fee schedule:
- Challan: Oct 3–Oct 8, 2025 (till 11:59 pm)
- Other modes (Internet Banking/UPI/Debit/Credit/NEFT/RTGS/SWIFT etc.): Oct 3–Oct 11, 2025 (till 11:59 pm)
- No submissions after these cut-offs. CBSE
Earlier (normal fee) schedule for context
- All modes except Challan: Aug 29–Sept 30, 2025
- Challan: Aug 29–Sept 22, 2025
CBSE’s “Critical Dates” circular, and coverage by national media, confirm these timelines. CBSE
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Who must act now?
All CBSE-affiliated schools that didn’t finish LOC by Sept 30. CBSE has issued multiple reminders and is holding schools accountable to the deadlines in the circulars. Missing the late-fee window means students may not be allowed to appear in 2026 boards. CBSE
Step-by-Step: Submit LOC after the last date (late-fee window)
1. Open the official portal: Go to Pariksha Sangam (School) and log in with school credentials.
2. Enter/verify candidate data accurately (names, DoB, subject codes, etc.), keeping school records aligned. (CBSE has repeatedly stressed 100% accuracy.) The Times of India
3. APAAR ID handling: APAAR is mandatory in India; CBSE currently allows “REFUSED” or “NOGEN” entries where ID isn’t available (with proper documentation).
4. CWSN module: Ensure CWSN data is uploaded as per schedule before LOC submission; late inclusions aren’t accepted.
5. Pay with the correct mode within the window:
- Challan: submit by Oct 8 (11:59 pm)
- Other modes: submit by Oct 11 (11:59 pm)
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The portal closes as per schedule; no submissions accepted thereafter. CBSE
- Keep acknowledgements (receipts/downloads) securely for audit/tracking.
Pro tip: CBSE has introduced a candidate-wise Data Verification Slip for the 2025-26 cycle; use it to catch errors early. A correction window is expected Oct 13–27 for specified fields.
Key Rules & Penalties (Plain-English Summary)
- No more extensions are mentioned beyond the late-fee schedule in the 03.10.2025 circular. CBSE
- Non-submission by the final date can lead to ineligibility of candidates for the 2026 examinations; schools bear full responsibility. CBSE
Quick Deadline Table
| Activity | India (Challan) | India (Other modes) | Notes |
| LOC + Fee (Normal) | Aug 29–Sept 22, 2025 | Aug 29–Sept 30, 2025 | Closed |
| LOC + Fee (Late) | Oct 3–Oct 8, 2025 | Oct 3–Oct 11, 2025 | Closes 11:59 pm on the last day |
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Sources: CBSE circulars/critical dates and 03.10.2025 notice. CBSE
FAQs
Q1. Can I submit via Challan after Oct 8?
Answer: No. The circular specifies Challan only till Oct 8 (11:59 pm); other payment modes work till Oct 11 (11:59 pm). CBSE
Q2. What if our school still misses Oct 11?
Answer: CBSE states the portal will be closed and no submissions will be accepted thereafter; schools bear responsibility, including candidates’ ineligibility for 2026 boards. CBSE
Q3. Where do we submit?
Answer: Through Pariksha Sangam (School) on the CBSE website using official credentials.
Q4. Is APAAR ID compulsory?
Answer: Yes for India; CBSE permits “REFUSED/NOGEN” entries in specific cases to avoid disruption, with records retained.
Q5. Will there be a correction window after LOC?
Answer: A post-submission correction window (Oct 13–27) is indicated for specified fields alongside the new Data Verification Slip. Follow CBSE updates closely.