The Times of India

CBSE Class 10 second board exam 2026: How the best-of-two rule allows score improvement without risk

CBSE is changing Class 10 exams from 2026. Students will get two chances to take board exams each year. The best score will be considered. This aims to reduce exam pressure. Students can improve marks in up to three subjects. Internal assessments will be done once. Results will be declared after the second exam.