The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has today declared the Class 10 board exam results 2026 on April 15, 2026. The board announced an overall pass percentage of 93.70, reflecting a marginal improvement over the previous year and indicating continued stability in student performance.As per CBSE’s official schedule, schools will be required to submit LOCs for the second board exam starting from April 16, 2026, with a window open for just five days.The board has emphasized that the timeline is non-negotiable, and the system will automatically shut down at 11:59:59 p.m. on the last day of the window. Any late or incomplete submission will directly affect the eligibility of the student to appear in the second board examination scheduled in May 2026.
Schools have complete control over the LOC process.
In a major change in examination administration, CBSE has put the entire responsibility of LOC on school authorities. Principals and designated staff must:
- Verify the eligibility of the student for another board examination.
- Verify subject-wise registration for improvements or compartment cases.
- Ensure correctness of student data before submission
- Upload and finalize the entries through the CBSE portal within the last date.
CBSE has directed schools to exercise extreme caution, as errors in submission of LOCs may lead to disqualification or subject mismatch during the examination process.
Who has to submit LoC at this stage.
The April 16 LOC window specifically applies to:
- Students opting for improvement in three subjects after the main examination
- Students are categorized into compartments.
Class 10 Results 2026 - Candidates eligible under other board examination framework
Each category may have different subject combinations depending on the qualification, and schools are expected to guide students accordingly before final submission.
Submission of fees associated with the LOC cycle
CBSE has also reiterated that the LOC submission process is directly linked to the payment of the examination fee, which must be completed within the same short operational window.Schools will be required to collect and remit fees within the notified period, ensuring that LOC entries are verified without delay. The board has warned that submission of incomplete fee will invalidate LOC entries.
