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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released an official notice today, March 16, 2026, on the Second Board Examination for Class 10th examinations in May 2026. The development was released to align the board structure based on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It allows students who appeared in the first exam to improve their scores in up to three main subjects, including Science, Math, Social Science, and other languages.
In order to avail this system, schools must submit a List of Candidates (LOC) in advance. Principals will need to inform the students and their parents and/or guardians about the rules, eligibility, schedule, fees, and the possibility of non-nearby centers. Students who passed or have a 'Compartment' result are eligible, but those who failed in three or more subjects or have an 'Essential Repeat' (ER) are not. No changes to Internal Assessment marks are allowed, and the examination will use the same syllabus as the first board exam.
CBSE Board Exam 2026: Second Paper Schedule
The CBSE Board 2026 Schedule is as follows:
| Activity | Schedule |
| LOC Submission - 1st Phase | March 18 - 31, 2026 |
| Examination Fee payment - 1st Phase | Next day from the day of declaration of results for 5 days |
| LOC Submission - 2nd Phase | Next day from the day of declaration of results for 5 days |
| Examination Fee payment - 2nd Phase | Next day from the day of declaration of results for 5 days |
| LOC Submission - 3rd Phase with late fee | 7th day from the day of declaration of results for 2 days |
| Examination Fee payment - 3rd Phase with late fee | 7th day from the day of declaration of results for 2 days |
CBSE Board Exam 2026: Second Paper Key Points
The notice mentions how to submit the list of students (LOC) and the rules for taking an extra Board exam in detail. Read key highlights here:
- Schools must submit the LOC for desirous students by the scheduled last working day.
- Principals must inform students/parents about rules, eligibility, schedule, fees, and the limited/non-changeable examination centres. They are encouraged to submit LOCs during the first phase for better preparation.
- Students must mandatorily appear for the first Board exam. Students can improve in up to three subjects, including Science, Maths, Social Science, languages. Students with 'Compartment' results can appear. No new names, subject changes, or data corrections are allowed. CWSN facilities are only for those registered in the first exam.
- A student must clear and satisfy the eligibility criteria laid down by the board.
- No improvement is allowed for Internal Assessment. The exam will use the syllabus from the first examination for the year.
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