The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the schedule for the Class 10 board exams’ second phase, set to commence from May 15. This phase offers students an optional chance to enhance their scores. The exams will run from May 15 to May 21, with most papers scheduled from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
The CBSE has initiated a biannual system for Class 10 board exams starting this year, giving students the flexibility to appear for a second exam if they are dissatisfied with their initial performance. The date sheet outlines that Mathematics will kick off the exams on May 15, followed by English on May 16. Science is slated for May 18, and Social Science for May 21.
On May 19, language papers like Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, and others will be held. The following day, exams will cover subjects such as Painting, Sanskrit, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, papers for foreign languages, Home Science, Retail, and Tourism are also included in the schedule.
This new system enables students to sit for exams twice in the same academic year, providing an opportunity to enhance their grades. CBSE advises students to prepare well in advance and reach their exam centers punctually, with the mandatory requirement of carrying their admit cards.
The recently declared results of the first set of Class 10 board exams revealed that 55,368 students secured 95 per cent or more marks, constituting about 2.24 per cent of the candidates. Moreover, 2,21,574 students achieved 90 per cent or above, accounting for roughly 8.96 per cent of successful candidates.
In 2026, a total of 24,83,479 students registered for the Class 10 exams, with 24,71,777 appearing. Out of these, 23,16,008 students passed, reflecting an overall pass percentage of 93.70 per cent, a slight increase from the previous year’s 93.66 per cent, indicating a stable and positive performance trend.
