The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will close the window for List of Candidates (LOC) data correction window tomorrow, October 27, 2025. This critical step ensures that the personal and academic information of students appearing for Class 10 and 12 board examinations is accurate and complete.CBSE has opened this correction window to allow modifications in candidates’ particulars, including name, parent details, date of birth, and subjects. Once the window closes, no further corrections will be entertained, making this a non-negotiable deadline. Schools are responsible for submitting verified data through the official portal cbse.gov.in.
Parental vigilance: A crucial responsibility
The board has emphasized the role of parents in confirming the accuracy of the information. Key points to verify include:
- Correct spelling of the student’s name, parents’ names, and date of birth.
- Full, expanded names instead of short forms to prevent discrepancies in future documents.
- Inclusion of surname, especially for students intending to study abroad.
- Alignment of date of birth and personal details with the passport, if issued.
- Accurate subject selection in the LOC for both Class 10 and 12, as no changes will be allowed post-deadline.
LOC data correction: Ensuring smooth examination conduct
The LOC data correction exercise is designed to safeguard the smooth conduct of examinations by eliminating errors in candidate information. CBSE has stressed that any lapse in verification by schools or parents could lead to complications during exam scheduling, admit card issuance, and even future academic documentation.Countdown to closureWith only one day left, CBSE has urged all schools and guardians to act promptly. The board has made it unequivocally clear: Once the LOC correction window shuts on October 27, the data stands final, and no rectifications will be entertained. This is the definitive opportunity to safeguard students’ examination records from administrative errors.
