In a significant shift aimed at easing academic pressure on students and improving assessment quality, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced Wednesday the introduction of a two-term examination system for Class 10 starting from the 2026 academic year.
In an official announcement, the CBSE, clarified that the first ‘main’ board examination will be conducted in mid-February 2026, followed by a second exam in May 2026. Notably, while CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams are typically held during the same period, the Board indicated that from the next academic session, Class 10 exams may conclude earlier than Class 12, allowing the results to be declared ahead of Class 12. This shift is intended to provide room for a second round of board exams to be conducted in the month of May.
