CBSE Introduces Second Board Exam for Class 10 Students: Key Details
Who can Appear for CBSE 2nd Board Exam of Class 10th?
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is allowing Class 10 students to reappear for board exams for the first time, following the introduction of the Two Board Examination Policy. Students can improve their scores in up to three subjects during the second board exams scheduled for May 2026.
- 01CBSE is conducting two board exams for Class 10 students for the first time.
- 02Students can improve their performance in up to three subjects during the second board exams.
- 03Registration for the second board exams is open from April 16 to April 20, 2026, with late registration available until April 22, 2026.
- 04Students can change their math exam level from Basic to Standard and vice versa.
- 05The examination fee is ₹320 per subject, with additional charges for late registration.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a significant change for Class 10 students, allowing them to reappear for board exams under the new Two Board Examination Policy. This initiative, stemming from the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, enables students to improve their scores in up to three subjects during the second board exams scheduled for May 2026. Registration for the second board exams will be open from April 16 to April 20, 2026, with a late registration option available until April 22, 2026. Students who have passed the first exam, those in the compartment category, and third chance compartment students are eligible to participate. Additionally, students can modify their math exam level and change selected subjects. The fee structure includes ₹320 per subject, totaling ₹960 for three subjects, with higher fees applicable for late registrations. The syllabus for the second board exam will remain consistent with the first board exam.
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This new policy allows students to enhance their academic performance, providing a second chance to improve grades, which can significantly affect their future educational opportunities.
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