The CBSE Examination Controller clarified the board's policy regarding two examinations in Class 10. The first examination will be compulsory for all students. The second examination will be conducted only for those who wish to improve their performance. The List of Candidates (LOC) process will begin after the completion of the Class 10 examinations and will be conducted without any fee. The finalisation of the LOC will take place immediately after the declaration of results, with the applicable fee.

Ahead of the Class 10 and 12 board exams, the CBSE Controller of Examinations, Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj, said that there will be no post-exam verification of marks for Class 12 this year, as board moves to a fully digital evaluation system aimed at ensuring faster and error-free results.

Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj, CBSE Controller of Examinations, outlined the benefits of digital assessment.

Dr Bhardwaj outlined the Central Board of Secondary Education's strategy to curb misinformation and rumours during the board examinations. 

The key points are as follows:

The exam controller issued instructions for examination centres:

The board has requested all students to plan their journey considering local conditions, traffic, weather, and distance, as entry to examination centres will be allowed only until 10:00 AM (IST).

All schools have been asked to guide and assist parents and students. Students are also advised to visit their examination centres in advance and plan their travel to ensure timely arrival on all examination days.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important advisory to schools, parents, and students ahead of the board examinations for classes 10 and 12, scheduled to begin on February 17, 2026. This year, over 46 lakh students will be appearing for exams across India and in 26 countries abroad. Examinations will begin at 10:30 AM, and students have been instructed to reach their respective examination centres by 10:00 AM.

The advisory states, "Keeping in view important national and international summits, high-level meetings, and other programmes scheduled during the examination period, traffic regulations may result in congestion, route diversions, and delays in different parts of the country."

The exam controller explains benefits Of digital evaluation:

During the live webcast on the conduct of examinations, the Exam Controller outlined the Board's strategy to tackle misinformation and rumours circulating on social media during the ongoing board exams.

The Board has issued an advisory cautioning students, parents and schools against believing or spreading unverified claims, particularly those related to question paper leaks. CBSE flagged the circulation of fake videos on platforms such as YouTube and said it has held meetings with social media platform heads to address the issue. The Board stated that it will track suspicious links, publish verified updates on its official website, and initiate legal action wherever necessary. Cyber police will monitor such cases, and those found responsible will face strict consequences. If any student is involved in spreading misinformation, they will be booked under Unfair Means (UFM) rules.

Key Points Shared by CBSE

During the live webcast on the conduct of examinations and on-screen marking, the Exam Controller of the Central Board of Secondary Education issued the following important instructions for examination centres:

The exam controller of the Central Board of Secondary Education urged schools to email their queries to info.cbseexam@cbseshiksha.in by 5 pm tomorrow, stating that the Board will compile the concerns, develop FAQs, and circulate them accordingly.

CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj outlined the board's reform-driven approach. Emphasising technology-backed processes and transparency, he said, "Smart exam, smarter evaluation, naye Bharat ki pahchaan." The remark underscored CBSE's push towards digital evaluation, objective assessment practices, and streamlined coordination to ensure smoother and more efficient examination management this year.

CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj said, "This examination will test our knowledge, readiness, responsiveness, and decisions. Therefore, everyone must be fully aware of the rules, policies, and SOPs."

The live webinar by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is currently underway, focusing on ensuring the safe and smooth conduct of the 2026 board examinations. During the session, officials are outlining key objectives including objective evaluation practices, the board's latest communications to schools, newly introduced initiatives, and the necessary action required for their effective implementation. The webinar is also aimed at building confidence among stakeholders and strengthening coordination to ensure examinations are conducted efficiently and without disruption.

Here is the key objective of the webinar:

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is hosting a live webcast today to explain key details related to the conduct of the Board Examinations 2026. The session will outline examination guidelines and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system as per the scheduled programme.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to complete the conduct and uploading of marks for practical examinations, projects and internal assessments of classes 10 and 12 by February 14, 2026.

In a communication issued to schools, the Board referred to its earlier circular dated January 1, 2026, which had notified that practical examinations, project work and internal assessments for Classes 10 and 12 would be conducted from January 1 to February 14, 2026.

CBSE has listed multiple reasons behind the shift to digital evaluation for Class 12 answer books:

As part of its continued efforts to enhance efficiency, transparency, and speed in the evaluation process, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that it will introduce On-Screen Marking (OSM) for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books, starting with the 2026 board examinations.

The webcast will begin with a keynote address by CBSE Chairperson Rahul Singh (IAS). The Board expects the session to prepare stakeholders for the smooth conduct of Class 10 and 12 Board Exams 2026 and urges all schools to participate as scheduled.

Each school must upload on the ASAR app (Google Play Store) a geotagged photograph of participants and the total number of attendees.

All teachers of Classes 9 to 12 and staff involved in examination and evaluation must attend. Queries can be emailed to info.cbseexam@cbseshiksha.in before or after the session and will be addressed during the webcast. Regional Directors and their officials will also participate.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will host a live webcast today to explain key details related to the conduct of the Board Examinations 2026. The session will outline examination guidelines and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system as per the scheduled programme.

Given the scale of the examinations, which require careful planning and coordinated execution at both examination and evaluation centres, CBSE organises this annual webcast to communicate updated policies and new measures to officials involved in the process.

The webcast will be held today from 11 AM for two hours and will be streamed on CBSE's official YouTube channel.

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to complete the conduct and uploading of marks for practical examinations, projects and internal assessments of classes 10 and 12 by February 14, 2026.

As the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and 12 board exams are about to start on February 17, students need to learn about the changes that the board made in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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The Class 10 CBSE board examinations are scheduled to begin on February 17, 2026, with over 26 lakh students expected to appear. Starting this year, Class 10 board exams will be conducted twice a year in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

This new framework allows students to appear for the Class 10 board examinations a second time to either improve their scores or clear any failed subjects. The second board exams for 2026 are scheduled from May 15 to June 1.

Regarding the number of subjects that can be attempted twice, CBSE Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bharadwaj told The Indian Express in an exclusive interview, "Under the scheme, a student can appear for improvement in a maximum of three subjects in the second examination."

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to complete the conduct and uploading of marks for practical examinations, projects and internal assessments of Classes 10 and 12 by February 14, 2026.

In a communication issued to schools, the Board referred to its earlier circular dated January 1, 2026, which had notified that practical examinations, project work and internal assessments for Classes 10 and 12 would be conducted from January 1 to February 14, 2026.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on December 9, 2025, issued important guidance regarding significant changes introduced in the Class 10 Science and Social Science question paper format for students appearing in the 2026 board examinations.

This year, the Class 10 Science and Social Science question papers have been divided into different sections with a view to improving the quality of evaluation.

Science:

The question paper has been divided into three sections - Section A, Section B and Section C. Section A is Biology, Section B is Chemistry, and Section C is Physics.

Social Science:

Similarly, the Social Science question paper has been divided into four sections - Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.

Section A is History, Section B is Geography, Section C is Political Science, and Section D is Economics.

To understand the exam pattern and familiarise themselves with the paper format, students can check the sample question papers of both Science and Social Science on the CBSE Academic website.

Important instructions for students appearing in the Class 10 board examinations:

CBSE has directed all schools to ensure that students practise this format in advance so that they do not make mistakes during the board examinations.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched an Integrated Payment System (IPS) to process payments for the Centre First Installment to examination centres for the Board Exams 2026.

All schools have been requested to complete the required data entry by February 15, 2026. They must ensure that the bank account details are entered accurately. The Centre Superintendent must personally review the data on the IPS portal before finalising and freezing it.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a notice to the principals of all CBSE-affiliated schools, inviting them to attend a live webcast on the modalities for conducting the Board Examinations 2026. The session aims to explain the guidelines for the conduct of examinations and the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, as per the scheduled programme.

Given the large scale of the examinations, which require meticulous planning and seamless execution at both examination and evaluation centres, CBSE conducts a live webcast every year to communicate amended policies and innovative measures to all functionaries involved in the examination and evaluation process.

The webcast will be held on February 13 from 11 am onwards for a duration of two hours. It will be streamed on CBSE's official YouTube channel. Schools can join using this link or by searching "BoardExams@CBSE" on YouTube.

The Class 10 examinations for regional and foreign language papers, Tibetan, Bhoti, Bhutia, Bodo, Tangkhul, Mizo, Kashmiri, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Bahasa Melayu, along with Academic Electives (Group A2), including National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy, will now be held on March 11. The Class 12 Legal Studies paper, originally scheduled for March 3, will now be conducted on April 10.

CBSE has postponed Class 10 and Class 12 exams scheduled for March 3 and issued a revised timetable for major papers.

CBSE has introduced a second board exam for Class 10, on-screen marking for Class 12, and division of Science and Social Studies papers for Class 10.

Around 46 lakh students will appear at over 8,074 examination centres across India and 26 countries abroad.

CBSE Class 10 exams will end on March 10, while Class 12 exams will conclude on April 9.

Class 10 will begin with Mathematics (Standard and Basic), while Class 12 will start with Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, and Shorthand (English and Hindi).

CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams 2026 will begin on February 17.