CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 Date Sheet Out: Exams from May 15

The Central Board of Secondary Education has officially released the schedule for the Class 10 Second Board Exams 2026 (Session 2). As per the announcement, the exams will be conducted from May 15 to May 21, 2026, giving students another opportunity to improve their scores under the dual-exam system.

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CBSE Class 10 Second Exam 2026: Key Highlights

Event	Details
Exam Name	CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exams 2026
Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education
Exam Dates	May 15 to May 21, 2026
Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Exam Timings	10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (Some papers till 12:30 PM)
Location of Release	Dwarka, New Delhi

The second examination cycle is part of CBSE's effort to reduce exam pressure and provide flexibility to students by allowing them to improve their performance.

CBSE Class 10 Second Exam 2026: Date Sheet

DATE	CODE	SUBJECT
May 15, 2026	041	Mathematics Standard
	241	Mathematics Basic
May 16, 2026	101	English (Communicative)
	184	English (Language & Literature)
May 18, 2026	086	Science
May 19, 2026	002	Hindi Course - A
	003	Hindi Course - B
	004	Punjabi
	005	Bengali
	006	Tamil
	007	Telugu
	009	Marathi
	010	Gujarati
	011	Manipuri
	012	Malayalam
	013	Odia
	014	Assamese
	015	Kannada
	016	Arabic
	017	Tibetan
	018	French
	020	German
	024	Nepali
	025	Limboo
	026	Lepcha
	034	Hindustani Music Vocal
	035	Hindustani Music (MEL IND)
	064	Home Science
	085	Hindi Course - B
	088	Bhoti
	089	Telugu - Telangana
	091	Kokborok
	092	Bodo
	094	Japanese
	095	Bhutia
	096	Spanish
	098	Mizo
	119	Sanskrit (Communicative)
	131	Rai
	303	Urdu Course B
	401	Retail
	406	Introduction To Tourism
May 20, 2026	049	Painting
	122	Sanskrit
	402	Information Technology
	417	Artificial Intelligence
May 21, 2026	087	Social Science

Subjects Covered in Session 2 Exams

The CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exams will include:

Mathematics (Basic & Standard)
Science
Social Science
English & Hindi
Regional Languages
Skill Subjects (IT, Retail, Healthcare, etc.)

Exam Timing & Guidelines

Reporting Time: Before 10:00 AM
Exam Start: 10:30 AM
Exam Duration: 2-3 hours depending on subject
Reading Time: 15 minutes before the exam

Students are advised to strictly follow CBSE guidelines, including carrying admit cards, school IDs, and necessary stationery.

Importance of Second Board Exams

The second board exam system is a significant reform introduced by CBSE to:

Reduce academic stress among students
Provide a second chance to improve scores
Promote flexible learning and evaluation
Encourage concept-based preparation rather than rote learning

Students can choose their best score from either attempt, making it a student-friendly approach.

Preparation Tips for CBSE Class 10 Session 2 Exams

Revise NCERT textbooks thoroughly
Practice previous years' question papers
Focus on weak subjects or topics
Solve sample papers within time limits
Maintain a proper study schedule

What Happens After Session 2?

After the completion of the second exams:

CBSE will evaluate answer sheets
Final results will include the best score from both attempts
Students can plan further studies based on improved performance

Conclusion

The CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exams 2026, scheduled from May 15 to May 21, mark an important step toward a more flexible and student-centric education system. With the opportunity to improve scores, students should utilize this second attempt wisely through focused preparation and time management.