The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a new exam pattern for Class 10 board exams, starting from the next academic year (2026). The exams will now be conducted in two terms:
- The first exam in February will be compulsory for all students.
- The second exam in May will be optional, meant for students who wish to improve their scores.
Students will be allowed to improve their performance in up to three subjects out of Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and languages.
- Results of the two exams will be declared in April and June, respectively.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan praised the move, stating it will:
- Reduce exam-related stress
- Offer flexibility
- Create a more student-friendly and joyful learning environment
This reform is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which recommends twice-a-year board exams as a student-centric and globally aligned approach to education.
