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April 24, 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the date sheet for the Class 10 second board examinations for 2026. As per the schedule, the exams will begin on May 15, with Mathematics (Standard) and Mathematics (Basic) as the opening papers.
The exams will generally be conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, although select subjects may conclude earlier at 12:30 PM.
Introduced last year, the two-board exam system is being fully implemented from the 2026 academic session. This approach offers students an opportunity to improve their scores in up to three subjects, providing greater flexibility and reducing academic pressure.
Eligibility Criteria for CBSE Class 10 Second Exams
Students eligible to appear include:
- Those who appeared in at least three subjects in the first board exam
- Students who have passed Class 10 and want to improve their scores
- Candidates placed in the Compartment category
- Students who passed after replacing a subject with a sixth subject
- Students under UFM category 1 (if otherwise eligible)
- Candidates from the 2025 Compartment category
- Students opting for improvement in up to three core subjects
- Those appearing for first/third chance compartment or combined compartment + improvement exams
- Sports students permitted by CBSE
Not Eligible to Appear
- Students who failed or did not appear in three or more subjects
- Students placed under the ER (Essential Repeat) category, who can only reappear next year
This revised examination structure reflects CBSE’s shift toward a more student-friendly evaluation system, enabling multiple opportunities for academic improvement.
Source: NDTV