New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to revolutionize the way students experience board exams. Starting from the 2026 academic year, Class 10 students will have the opportunity to sit for board exams not once, but twice annually. This innovative approach aims to alleviate the pressure associated with a single high-stakes exam, allowing students to improve their scores without the burden of a one-time assessment.
The first phase of these biannual exams is scheduled to take place from February 17 to March 6, 2026, while the second phase will be conducted from May 5 to 20, 2026. This reform is designed to provide students with a more flexible and supportive learning environment, aligning with the National Education Policy’s emphasis on student-centric assessments.
The CBSE has approved draft norms for this new system, which will be open for public feedback until March 9, 2025. Both phases of the exams will cover the full current syllabus, ensuring that students are thoroughly assessed across all subjects. Core subjects like Science, Maths, Social Science, Hindi, and English will continue to be examined on fixed days, maintaining consistency with current practices. Regional and Foreign languages will be tested in a single session, while other subjects may be examined two to three times based on student preferences.
Approximately 26.60 lakh students are expected to appear for the Class 10 exams in 2026, marking a significant shift in how these students will experience their educational journey. By offering multiple opportunities to improve scores, CBSE aims to foster a more inclusive and stress-free learning environment, where students can focus on skill mastery and conceptual understanding rather than mere exam performance.
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