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20 Nov 2025

Class 10 Students Can Reattempt 3 Subjects In May Exam

CBSE will allow Class 10 students to improve scores by reattempting up to three subjects in the second exam

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The board announced the improvement option during a webinar held on November 20 with key officials

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Students can choose from Science, Maths, Social Science and Languages for the second improvement exam

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CBSE will conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year under the dual-exam system from 2025-26

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The first CBSE exam for Class 10 will take place in February-March 2026

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The second exam is scheduled for May 2026 and is optional for students aiming to improve theory scores

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The higher score from the two exams will be counted as the final result for each student

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Only subjects with over 50 percent external assessment will be offered in the second exam

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Students failing one or two subjects can appear in the second exam under the compartment category

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First exam results will be declared in April and second exam results in June for timely admissions

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