Online Registration/LOC for Academic Year 2024-25
Central Board of Secondary Education
Important For All The Principals/Heads of the Schools, All Schools affiliated with CBSE
CBSE is making all efforts to streamline the LOC data submission process to ensure that accurate and timely submission of data is done by all affiliated schools. In this regard, circulars dated 04/09/2024 and 12/09/2024 have been issued. A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) has been compiled for general queries on the circular. These FAQs are designed to assist the schools in navigating the LOC procedures more effectively and to address common queries that may arise.
Key Points Covered :
- Step-by-step instructions for data entry
- Common challenges and their solutions
- Deadlines and important dates
- Instructions for students, parents and schools
CBSE strongly encourages you to review the attached FAQs carefully and distribute them to the relevant staff members responsible for data submission in your school. By adhering to the guidelines outlined, you will be able to maintain the accuracy and timeliness of the LOC data, which is crucial for the effective planning and administration of CBSE Class X and XII examinations 2024-2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| S. No. | Questions/Answers |
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| 1 | What are the new instructions for the LOC submission? The most important instructions which are to be adhered to by the schools while filling the LOC are related to the correct submission of students’ data and the subjects offered by them. On these issues, no excuse from the schools will be accepted by the CBSE, and they need to comply with all the directions and submit correct data of students and the subjects offered by them. No data will be corrected once LOC is submitted. If data of any student is submitted wrongly in LOC, how it could be corrected? Correction if any will only be made after the result declaration. Once LOC is submitted, no correction will be made to the student data. This data of the students is with the schools from 2 years for Class X students and 4 years for Class XII students. How mistake could be then committed by the schools? |
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| 3 | If the subjects of any student are submitted wrongly in LOC, how these could be corrected? Subjects once submitted in LOC will not be corrected. Students may decide to appear in the subject filled in the LOC in the main examination or not. However. CBSE will declare the results as per the Examination Bye-Laws of the Board. Subjects will only be changed after the conduct of the main examinations and these students will be allowed to appear in the corrected subject in the Supplementary examinations. |
| 4 | What action, CBSE is taking to bring important information to the notice of Schools, Principals, Students and Parents, etc? The following actions are taken by the CBSE:- Detailed circulars with clear instructions are issuedEach week, CBSE is issuing remindersRegional Offices are reminding the schools of the correct submission of LOC.Radio Programme is organised on All India RadioVideos are sent to the schools. |
| 5. | What is the LOC submission for Class X and XII? The List of Candidates (LOC) submission is a mandatory process for schools to register eligible students for Class X and XII Board examinations. Only those students whose names are submitted through the online LOC process will be allowed to appear for the examinations in the 2024-2025 session. |
| 6 | What is the start date and closing date for Class X and XII for the Submission of List of Candidates for session 2024-25? For the session 2024-2025, the activity of submission of data of eligible candidates through LOC shall start on 5th September 2024 (Thursday) and the closing date is 04th October 2024 (Friday). Schools must complete the submission within the specified schedule as no extensions will be granted. |
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| 7. | Where is the link available for online submission of the List of Candidates for session 2024-25? Submission of LOC shall be done through the Pariksha Sangam link given on the CBSE website https://cbse.gov.in. |
| Schools must use their ‘Affiliation Number’ as the user ID to access the portal. | |
| 8. | Who is responsible for the correct submission of LOC data on the portal? The main responsibility is of the Principal of the school. However, the following are also involved:- Class Teachers collecting data of their studentsAny other official(s) involved in LOC submissionOfficial responsible for uploading data on the CBSE portalMain official responsible for submission of LOCAny other official as per the requirements of the school |
| 9. | What are the steps involved in the submission of LOC? Schools have to: First, register themselves and enter/update the information on the OASIS portal (Teacher information, Student details, Statutory Compliance Certificates etc)Thereafter, submit the student data on the HPE portal. A registration number will be generated, keep it safe as it will be required at the time of LOC submission.After completing activities (a) & (b) above, they can submit LOC data. |
| 10. | Are there any specific instructions for students and parents regarding LOC submission? Yes, schools should hold briefing meetings and issue circulars to inform students and parents about the importance of submitting accurate data, selecting correct subjects, and understanding the consequences of errors. |
| 11. | What is the importance of convening a meeting before LOC submission? Schools must convene a meeting with all stakeholders involved in the LOC submission process, including parents, students, class teachers, the official responsible for data uploading, and other relevant personnel. This ensures that everyone understands the requirements and procedures, preventing errors during submission. |
| 12. | What are the consequences of incorrect LOC submission? Incorrect or incomplete data submission may lead to future complications, such as students not being allowed to sit for examinations or errors in result declaration. No changes will be permitted after the final submission. No subject will be changed after submission of LOC and students will decide to appear or not to appear in the main examination in the subject(s) filled in the LOC. Any change if so, students will only be allowed to appear in the Supplementary examinations and the result of main examination will be declared as per examination Bye-Laws. |
| 13. | Which students can sponsor for examination-2024-2025 through the List of Candidates? While filling up LOC Principal/Schools should ensure that: Candidates sponsored are their own regular and bonafide students only.No bonafide student’s name is left unsponsored.Students are not from any unauthorized/unaffiliated schools.The students have passed Class IX and Class XI from a recognised school/board for appearing in Class X and Class XII respectively.Students are not registered with any other School Education Board in addition to CBSE.The students are eligible to appear in the Board’s Examinations for classes X and XII as per the provisions of Examination Bye-Laws.In the case of students of Class-XII, it is essential to confirm that they have passed their Class-X examination from a recognized School Education Board only. |
| 14. | What should be the sanctioned section strength as prescribed/permitted by the Board for a school? In a section 40 students are allowed and the section teachers ratio is 1: 1.5. Further, the number of sections cannot exceed the number permitted by the Board. However, section strength up to 45 students per section has been permitted by the Board for three years only (2024, 2025 & 2026) on account of (i) transfer of the parents from one station to another and the students are likely to join in a class in mid-session and (ii) students who fall under essential repeat (ER) category. However, these exceptions shall be available on a case-to-case basis. (Refer to Circular no. CBSE/AFF/Circular/135755/2024/310 dated 31.05.2024 – web-link: https://www.cbse.qov.inicbsenew/documents/Cricular Amendment Af01062024.pdf |
