CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exams 2026:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the schedule for submission of the List of Candidates (LOC) for the Class 10 Second Board Examinations 2026. The second examination is being conducted under the two-board examination system introduced as part of the National Education Policy 2020. Under this system, Class 10 students will have an opportunity to improve their performance in up to three subjects in the examinations scheduled for May 2026.
CBSE has announced a phased schedule for submission of LOC and payment of examination fees:
The submission portal will remain open till 11:59:59 pm on the last day of each phase.
CBSE has directed school principals to ensure that students and parents are fully informed about:
Schools have been advised to encourage students willing to appear for the second examination to submit their LOC in the first phase to aid advance planning. However, students may take a final decision after results and submit details in the second phase.
Students placed in the compartment category must submit a fresh LOC, as their subject requirements may change.
To appear for the second board examinations, students must:
Be either passed candidates seeking improvement (up to three subjects) or placed in the compartment category
Students who failed to appear in three or more subjects in the main examination will not be eligible for the second examination and will have to appear in the next main examination cycle.
No new candidates can be added in the LOC for the second examination, and no corrections in student data or subject changes are allowed, except in specific cases permitted under CBSE policy.
The CBSE has urged schools to carefully follow the guidelines and ensure accurate and timely submission of student data to facilitate smooth conduct of the examinations.
Check detailed schedule and guidelines here