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CBSE will introduce biannual Class 10 board exams starting 2026. The first phase is compulsory, while the second remains optional. Results for the initial exams will be out in April, followed by June for the second attempt. Internal assessments will be conducted just once regardless of exam attempts.

Key Points: CBSE Makes Class 10 Board Exams Twice Yearly from 2026

  • Mandatory first phase with April results
  • Optional second exam in June
  • Internal assessment conducted once only
  • New policy effective from 2026
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CBSE to conduct Class 10 Board Exams twice a year from 2026

CBSE announces mandatory annual dual exams for Class 10 starting 2026, with optional second phase and results in April & June.

"It will be mandatory for students to appear in the first phase of the board exams, while the second phase will remain optional. – Sanyam Bhardwaj, CBSE Examination Controller"

New Delhi, June 25

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved norms to conduct Class 10 board examinations twice a year starting from 2026, Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj announced on Tuesday.

As per the approved guidelines, it will be mandatory for students to appear in the first phase of the board exams, while the second phase will remain optional.

The results of the first exam phase will be declared in April, and the second in June.

CBSE has also clarified that internal assessment for Class 10 will be conducted only once, even if a student opts to appear in both phases of the examination.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is a great move by CBSE! Students will get a second chance to improve their scores without waiting an entire year. My nephew was sick during his boards last year and this would have helped him so much. Hope the implementation is smooth 🤞
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Rahul S.
Another experiment with our children's future! First no boards, then boards, now double boards. When will this stop? The education system needs stability, not constant changes every few years.
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Anjali M.
As a teacher, I'm concerned about the additional workload this will create. We already struggle with completing syllabus on time. How will we prepare students for two exam cycles? Need more clarity on the academic calendar.
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Vikram J.
Good initiative but what about the stress levels? Board exams are already traumatic for 15-year-olds. Now they'll have the pressure of preparing twice. Mental health support must be strengthened in schools.
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Sunita P.
Finally! This is how it should be. In foreign countries, students get multiple attempts. Why should one exam decide a child's future? Hope state boards also adopt this system soon. #Progress
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Arjun T.
The optional second exam is a smart move. Students who are happy with their first attempt can relax, while others get a chance to improve. But will colleges consider both scores or only the better one?
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Neha R.
As a parent, I welcome this change but request CBSE to ensure both exams have similar difficulty levels. Otherwise, it won't be fair for students taking the first attempt.

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