1. Compartment Category Students

Candidates from the 2024-25 session who were placed in the compartment category in the CBSE Class 10 Board Main Examinations 2026 are eligible. This will count as their Third Chance Compartment attempt.

2. Absent Candidates

Students of the 2024-25 session who were eligible for the Board's Main Examinations 2026 but did not appear are also allowed to sit for the second exam. This will be treated as their Third Chance Compartment.

Note: The second exam is conducted to give students one more opportunity to clear Class 10 in the same academic year.

Class 10 candidates can follow the steps given below to download CBSE 10th scorecards.

Students may come across multiple unofficial websites claiming to provide early access or faster result updates, especially on social media platforms. Such links can be misleading or unsafe. It is always recommended to use only CBSE-authorised portals and verified government applications for checking

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to declare the Class 10 second board result 2026 soon on its official website, cbse.gov.in.

Students planning to apply for Class 11 admissions should closely monitor school deadlines while waiting for the result. Being aware of admission schedules can help candidates complete documentation and stream-selection formalities without last-minute stress.

The digital marksheets made available through DigiLocker are officially verified and recognised for academic purposes.

Students can use these documents for provisional admissions, verification procedures, and other educational requirements until original certificates arrive.

Around 6.8 lakh students took the second board examination, availing themselves of the opportunity to improve their scores from the first phase of the CBSE Class 10 board exams.

Students will be able to access their scorecards through the following platforms:

Students are advised to keep their admit cards handy before the result announcement. Having login credentials ready will help avoid delays while accessing the scorecard during peak traffic hours.

Follow the steps given below to access your CBSE Class 10 scorecard from the DigiLocker application.

• Download the DigiLocker application or visit digilocker.gov.in
• Scroll down to the 'Education and Learning' section Search for 'Central Board of Secondary Education' in the search bar on top
• Select 'Class X Marksheet' Enter your roll number and others details
• Click on submit

Visit the CBSE official websiteClick on the Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 linkEnter roll number, school number, and admit card detailsSubmit the detailsDownload and save the scorecard for future use