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