Overview

• Regular submission for the List of Candidates closes today at 11:59 PM on the cbse.gov.in portal.
• Schools that miss today’s cutoff must complete submission with a late fee by October 11 to finalize registration.
• Principals have been instructed to ensure accurate entries within the prescribed window to avoid consequences for their candidates.
• CBSE’s tentative timetable starts main board exams on February 17, 2026, with Class 10 ending March 9 and Class 12 ending April 9; most papers run 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
• About 45 lakh students are expected to appear across 204 subjects from India and 26 countries under the 2026 schedule.