The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the correction window for the List of Candidates (LOC) that has been submitted for the 2025 board exams. According to the latest update, this correction facility is available only for regular candidates, and it is the sole responsibility of the respective schools to make the required changes. All corrections must be made through the CBSE’s CAMC (Candidate Amendment Management Centre) portal. The correction window is open until April 17, 2025.

This move from the board follows instances of repeated submission of incorrect candidate data by schools, despite clear instructions issued earlier. According to CBSE, many schools approached the board after the LOC submission process, seeking rectifications in student details. Acknowledging these requests and the potential consequences of inaccurate data on students’ board results and official documents, the board has decided to provide this one-time opportunity for schools to make essential corrections.

To maintain the sanctity and integrity of the examination process, CBSE has prescribed certain categories under which corrections can be done. Minor corrections in the names of candidates and their parents will be permitted by schools, as long as the changes are not substantial or involve a complete replacement of names. The board has categorically made it clear that slight misspellings or typographical errors in parental names alone will be accepted. Extensive changes or total change of names will be allowed at no time.

Apart from name corrections, schools are also allowed to change the date of birth of candidates subject to them presenting valid official documents supporting the change. The board has again emphasized the significance of consistency in official records, and all such changes will be cross-checked with original documents before being approved.

Another category that can be corrected is the ‘single child’ status of a candidate. This status is utilized for some exam exemptions and advantages, and therefore correct declaration is essential. Any error in this detail can now be corrected by the schools during the correction window.

In addition, the portal will also process requests for correction of any mistakes in student photographs uploaded. Schools have been guided that they should make sure the revised photographs are in accordance with CBSE’s technical and quality standards since those are printed on admit cards and certificates. In addition to photograph updation, the correction process also provides for swapping the mother’s and father’s names in case they have been inadvertently put in incorrect fields.

Gender corrections are also allowed through the CAMC portal. Any mismatch in the gender of the candidate should be corrected at this time, as improper gender information can influence the accuracy of the final documents and certificates issued by the board of the student.

But CBSE has clearly mentioned that no change of category—like General to OBC or vice versa—will be permitted during this window of corrections. The board made it clear that this facility is meant only for the correction of fact and clerical mistakes that could have crept in at the time of the first data entry, and not for any amendments that amount to re-classification or re-checking of the background or the eligibility of a candidate.

A processing charge of Rs 1,000 per candidate will be levied for each correction done. Payment for the corrections has to be made by the schools to their respective CBSE regional offices. It is suggested that the schools make a proper verification of every request before submitting it on the CAMC portal, as this window of correction is a one-time facility and opportunities may not be given later.

CBSE has also sent an advisory to the schools requesting them to be extremely careful while entering and submitting the data while registering for the first time in the future. The board emphasized that these are not mere mistakes but can not only prove inconvenient but may also affect the integrity of the exam process as well as the careers of the concerned students.

In summary, this window of correction is a critical chance for schools to correct any mistakes in the candidate data provided for the 2025 board exams. CBSE’s move to open the window demonstrates its dedication to accuracy and fairness in the examination process, as well as its insistence on schools being responsible for their part in data integrity. Schools are urged to act responsibly and quickly before the deadline of April 17 to prevent any last-minute complications.