CBSE 10th Second Board Exams 2026: CBSE has now started the process for the second board exam 2026 immediately after releasing the class 10th result yesterday i.e. 15th April. Along with this, the process of submitting the list of candidates from the schools has also started from today i.e. 16th April. This second exam gives students an opportunity to improve their marks or clear compartment in the same academic session. Under the two-exam system implemented this time, the second board exam is being considered an important phase. In which it will be necessary to apply within the prescribed rules and time limit.
LOC submission and fee dates
As per CBSE guidelines, schools can submit LOC from April 16 to April 20, 2026. During this time, the examination fees for the first and second phase will also have to be deposited. If any school is not able to complete the process within this deadline, then an opportunity has been given to apply with late fees on 21st and 22nd April. After this, no application will be accepted and the entire process will be online only.
Who can give second board exam?
The board has made it clear that not all students can appear in this examination. Students who have passed the main examination. They can improve their marks in maximum 3 subjects. Students belonging to compartment category can also take the exam as per the rules. Students who could not participate in the first phase. They can also apply by depositing the fees. Apart from this, compartment students of 2024-25 session can apply under the third chance. Whereas students falling in Essential Repeat category will not be eligible for this examination.
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Which changes will be allowed?
CBSE has allowed some limited changes this time. Students can change between standard and basic in maths. No change will be allowed in any other subject, students who do not want to take the exam can also withdraw their application. Once the application is submitted, no amendments will be accepted. At the same time, the board has clarified that the syllabus of the second board exam will remain the same as that of the main exam 2026. If the student does not appear in the examination after depositing the fees, his/her main examination result will be considered as the final result. The facilities already available to CWSN category students will continue. But there will be no new registrations. All applications will be made online only, offline forms will not be accepted. Apart from this, the examination fee for students of India and Nepal has been fixed at Rs 320 per subject, the total fee for maximum three subjects will be Rs 960. An extra Rs 2000 will have to be paid as late fee.
What is the arrangement for private candidates?
CBSE has also started the application process for private candidates. These students can also apply with normal fees between 16th to 20th April and with late fees on 21st-22nd April. The board has clarified that forms without fees will be automatically rejected and offline applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. Apart from this, let us tell you that the second board exam is likely to be held in 2026. The exam time will be from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
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