CBSE to conduct two board exams for Class 10 from 2026

The CBSE Class 10 board exams will be undergoing a big change starting in 2026, allowing students to appear for board exams twice in a single academic year. The move aims to reduce the "high stakes" aspect, reduce exam pressure and offer students a chance to improve their performance without waiting an entire year.

Under the new scheme, every student must appear in the first exam, scheduled for mid-February, while those seeking to improve their scores or falling short in up to three subjects can appear in the second exam in May.

The decision follows the recommendations of the National Education Policy



(NEP) 2020, which called for flexible and student-friendly assessments.

CBSE CLASS 10 EXAMS 2026: KEY HIGHLIGHTS

. CBSE Class 10 board exams will be held twice a year starting 2026, with the first phase in February and second phase in May; the first exam is mandatory, the second is optional.

. Results for the first phase will be declared in April, while the second phase results will be released in June, giving students a chance to improve their scores.

. Internal assessment will be conducted only once during the academic year, applicable to both exam phases.