Is it mandatory to set off losses?

I have Short term capital loss and long term capital gain, i do not want to set off my loss right now because my total income is less than 2.5 lacs /5 lacs. Setting off the loss today makes no sense due to the fact i do not have any tax liability anyway, so is it possible for me to show income separately, loss separately without offsetting, and carry forward the losses for future benefit?