CBSE Makes First Board Exam Compulsory, Allows Second Attempt Only for Score Improvement
New Delhi, Feb 09, CBSE will conduct two Board examinations for Class 10 in 2026. The first examination will be held from February 17 to March 9, while the second examination will take place from May 15 to June 1. Both exams will be conducted on the same syllabus.
As CBSE prepares to introduce the two-exam system for Class 10 students in 2026, the move aligned with the NEP 2020 has raised questions among students, parents, and schools regarding structure, eligibility, flexibility, and evaluation.
CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bharadwaj has clarified frequently asked questions surrounding the new examination system.
Students must compulsorily appear in the first examination. The second examination is intended only as an opportunity to improve performance in the first attempt. CBSE has advised students to prepare seriously for the first exam and not treat the second attempt as a fallback option.
Is the second exam mandatory or optional? Which marks will be considered final?
The second Board examination is optional. Students may choose to appear only if they wish to improve their scores from the first examination.
For the final result, the better score obtained in the two examinations will be considered for computation. Parents are advised not to put undue pressure on students to appear for the second examination if improvement is not required.
How many subjects can be attempted twice under the two-board exam system?
Under the scheme, a student can appear for improvement in a maximum of three subjects in the second examination.
If a student fails in some subjects in the first exam, what happens?
Students who fail in two subjects in the first examination will be placed in the compartment category and will be allowed to appear in the second examination.
However, students who fail or do not appear in three or more subjects will not be eligible for the second examination. Such students will be required to appear in the main Board examinations in 2027.
Will the syllabus be reduced for the second attempt?
No. The syllabus for the second examination will remain the same as that of the first examination.
What flexibility is available for sports and CWSN students?
Students participating in sports and those belonging to the Children With Special Needs (CWSN) category will be provided facilities in both the first and second examinations in accordance with existing CBSE policies.
Source: The Indian Express
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