CBSE introduced the Two-Board Exam policy in 2026 under NEP 2020. Students can improve their marks in up to three subjects in the second exam (May 2026). Only eligible candidates who appear in the main exam can apply, including passed and compartment students.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has implemented the Two Board Examination policy beginning with the 2026 session, in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Under this system, Class 10 students will have the opportunity to improve their performance in up to three subjects during the second board examination, which is scheduled for May 2026.
According to CBSE guidelines, only eligible candidates will be allowed to take the second board exam. All students must first take the main Class 10 board examination, after which they can choose to improve based on their performance.
Students who pass the first exam can choose to improve their grades in any three subjects: science, mathematics, social science, and languages. Students placed in the compartment category are also eligible to take the second exam in the compartment or improvement category.
However, students who do not appear in at least three subjects on the main exam will be disqualified. Similarly, those who fail three or more subjects or fall into the ER category are not eligible to take the second examination and must reappear in the following academic session.
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