The CBSE has introduced the Two Board Examination policy from the 2026 exam session, as notified on June 25, 2025. As per the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Class 10 students will be given an opportunity to improve their performance in up to three subjects during the second board examination in May 2026.
With the announcement of the Class 10 first exam result on April 15, 2026, students can finally decide whether to appear for the second board exam. According to the March 17 notice, the list of candidates will be submitted by the schools for all desirous students. Students planning to appear in the second board examination must note that change of subject is not allowed for the second exam. No correction in the student’s data from the first exam to the second exam will be allowed by the board.