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CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exams 2026 from May 15: Complete Date Sheet & Details
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.
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.
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