The CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 is commencing today, May 15, 2026, organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for students seeking to improve their scores from the main exams held in February-March 2026, whose results were declared on April 15, 2026. This second examination opportunity allows candidates to reappear in one, two, or three subjects to enhance their performance. A total of 6,68,854 students have registered, including 85,285 under the compartment category and 5,25,655 for improvement, with 2,66,209 females and 4,02,643 males participating across the country. The exams will run from May 15 to May 21, 2026, in a single daily session from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at designated centers. Students must report at least one hour early, by 10:00 AM, for verification, carrying their admit cards and school ID. Key highlights include strict guidelines on dress code, prohibiting electronic devices and social media sharing of exam material, and emphasizing proper conduct. Eligibility is open to those who applied for improvement or compartment after the main results. The selection process involves appearing for the written exams in chosen subjects, with results to follow later. Admit cards were released last week, and candidates should check them for center details. This initiative helps students achieve better academic outcomes without affecting their original scores.
Important Dates
Event
Date/Time
Exam Commencement
May 15, 2026
Exam Conclusion
May 21, 2026
Exam Timing
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Reporting Time
By 10:00 AM
Main Exam Period
February-March 2026
Main Results Declaration
April 15, 2026
CBSE 10th Exam 2026: Second Exam Statistics
Category
Number of Students
Total Students
6,68,854
Compartment
85,285
Improvement
5,25,655
Female
2,66,209
Male
4,02,643
One Subject
1,92,508
Two Subjects
2,79,227
Three Subjects
1,97,119
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Details
Applicants
Candidates who wish to improve scores from main exams or appear under compartment
Application
Required to fill applications after main results declaration
Subjects
One, two, or three subjects for re-examination
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Written Examination
Appearance in chosen subjects during the scheduled dates
Verification
Admit card and ID check at center
Result
Based on performance in second exam (improvement applied if better)
CBSE Class 10 Second Exam 2026 Instructions by the Board
Instruction
Details
Reporting Time
No entry after 10:00 AM; arrive early considering traffic and weather
Dress Code & Documents
School uniform, school ID, CBSE Admit Card; only prescribed stationery; no electronic devices
Conduct
No rumours or sharing exam material on social media (WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube, X, etc.)
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