Class 10
From 2026, Class 10 students take two board examinations.
- 25 Jun 2025Two board examinations for Class XAnnounced in the original notification, effective from 2026.Notification
- 14 Feb 2026Clarification on the second examinationSets who may take the second exam. Details are in the panel below.Clarification
- 23 Apr 2026Date sheet for the 2026 second board examPublished for the second examination held in 2026.Date sheet
- 21 Sep 2026List of Candidates (LOC) for 2026-27 main examsSubmission for Class X and XII 2026-27 main examinations.Circular
- 14 Oct 2026Reminder: LOC submissionThe reminder said seven days were left to submit. Check the circulars page for any later date.Reminder
Who can take the second exam
As set out in the 14 February 2026 clarification.
- Students who want to improve up to three of Science, Mathematics, Social Science and languages.
- Students whose first-exam result is Compartment.
- Students who passed after a subject replacement and want to improve.
- Students who did not appear in three or more subjects in the first exam cannot take the second exam that year.
Students must appear in the first exam
The first board examination is mandatory for all Class 10 students.
The second examination is an option for improvement or compartment, based on the eligibility rules on the left.
Class 12
Class 12 students follow the same 2026-27 LOC and private-candidate circulars as Class 10.
Not yet published
These items were not found on the CBSE circulars page when this page was checked. Check again before relying on them.
- Date sheet for the 2026-27 main examsNot yet published
- Exam pattern and marking scheme, Class 10 and 12Not yet published
- Exam dates for 2027Not yet published
Where to check
The official sources. Circulars are posted here first.
Practice the Class 10 chapters that are ready now.
Class 10 practice
Class 12 practice: coming soon