US EditionCBSE Board Exams Now Twice a Year: Is May Attempt Mandatory? Who Can Appear? Key FAQs Answered
- On June 25, 2025, the CBSE announced new guidelines to hold Class 10 examinations biannually nationwide starting in 2026.
- This decision aligns with recent educational reforms aimed at reducing the pressure of board examinations by permitting students to attempt the exams twice annually.
- Students are required to take the initial board exam in February, while the second exam in May is optional and offers a chance to improve scores in up to three selected areas, including science, math, social studies, and language courses.
- CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj announced that the results for the first and second exam sessions are scheduled to be released in April and June, respectively, affecting more than 30 lakh students.
- The change is expected to ease academic pressure, provide flexibility especially to winter-bound school students, and improve overall assessment quality without altering the exam syllabus or pattern.
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CBSE board exams now twice a year: Is May attempt mandatory? Who can appear? Key FAQs answered
CBSE has introduced biannual board exams for Class 10 students, with the first phase in February and a retake option in May for those dissatisfied with their scores. The February attempt is mandatory, while the May exam is optional for improvement.
CBSE Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026
New Delhi: From 2026, Class-10 students will be able to take CBSE board exams twice in an academic session but it will be mandatory for them to appear for the first phase in February, officials said on Wednesday. The second phase scheduled in May will be optional for students who wish to improve their performance. In case a student appears for both the phases, the best score of the two will be retained, they said. The Central Board of Secondary …
CBSE Board Exams: What if You Fail the First Attempt in February? Know Why the Second Attempt in May is Optional
From 2026, CBSE Class 10 board exams will be held twice a year. The first exam in February is compulsory; the second in May is optional, offering students a chance to improve their scores. Here is all you need to know.
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