The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the Class 10 Second Board Exam Date Sheet 2026 for students who wish to improve their performance under the newly introduced Two Board Examination Policy. As per the official notice, the second board exams will be conducted in May 2026, giving students another opportunity to enhance their marks.

According to the official date sheet released on 23 April 2026, the examinations will begin from 15 May 2026 and continue till 21 May 2026. All exams will be conducted in a single shift, mostly from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

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Overview of CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026

Board Name	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Exam Name	Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Month	May 2026
Start Date	15 May 2026
Last Date	21 May 2026
Official Release Date	23 April 2026

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam Date Sheet 2026

The detailed subject-wise schedule is as follows:

Date	Subject
15 May 2026 (Friday)	Mathematics (Standard & Basic)
16 May 2026 (Saturday)	English (Communicative & Language & Literature)
18 May 2026 (Monday)	Science
19 May 2026 (Tuesday)	Hindi Course A, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Assamese, Kannada, Arabic & other languages
20 May 2026 (Wednesday)	Painting, Sanskrit, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
21 May 2026 (Thursday)	Social Science

As seen in the official PDF, most exams will be held from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, while some vocational or optional subjects will be conducted for shorter durations, depending on the subject.

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Important Highlights

CBSE has clarified that this second board exam is part of the NEP 2020-based reform, allowing students to improve their performance in up to three subjects. The syllabus for the second examination will remain the same as the main board exam 2026, and there will be no change in the exam pattern.

Students who appeared in the main examination and want better scores can take this opportunity. Additionally, compartment category students are also eligible to appear in this examination as per CBSE guidelines.

Important Instructions for Students

Students must carefully check their subject codes and exam dates before appearing in the exam. The reporting time will be earlier than the exam start time, so candidates should reach the exam center well in advance. It is also important to carry the admit card and follow all CBSE examination guidelines strictly.

CBSE has clearly mentioned that once the exam schedule is finalized, no changes will be made, so students should plan their preparation accordingly.

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Important Links

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam Date Sheet 2026 Notice	Date Sheet
CBSE Official Website	CBSE

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