CBSE Class 10 Exams Twice A Year From 2026. First Mandatory, Second Optional | Read
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce a new system allowing Class 10 students to appear for board exams twice in an academic year, starting from 2026, officials told PTI on Wednesday.
Under the new structure, the first exam will be held in February and will be mandatory, while the second exam in May will be optional for students who wish to improve their performance. This change is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), which recommends reducing exam pressure by offering students a second attempt within the same academic year.
