The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rescheduled exam dates of subjects for class Xth from 3rd March 2026 to 11th March 2026. Besides this, CBSE has also introduced certain changes to the CBSE Class Xth examination scheme which will come into force from 2026 onwards.
Further details of the same are provided in the following table:
|
Class |
Subjects |
Earlier Date |
Revised Dates |
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Class Xth |
Tibetan German National Cadet Corps Bhoti Bodo Tanghkhul Japanese Bhutia Spanish Kashmiri Mizo Bahasa Melayu Elements of Book-keaping & Accountancy |
3rd March 2026 |
11th March 2026 |
To get the full revised class 10th exam schedule, click on the following link:
Full revised CBSE Class 10th Exam Schedule
New CBSE Class Xth Exam Policy:
CBSE has introduced a new exam policy for class Xth that will come into force from 2026 onwards. Following changes have been introduced by the CBSE:
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From 2026 onwards, Xth board exams will be held in two phases i.e. with one phase to be held between February 16th and March 6th 2026 and the second phase to be held between May 5th and May 20th 2026.
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Both the first phase and second phase examinations will act as supplementary exams. If, after the conduct of first phase of examinations, a student wishes to improve his/her scores, then he/she can re-appear for the board exams in the second phase
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This scheme is in line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) which called for reducing the “high-stakes” nature of board exams and providing students alternative opportunities to improve and better their scores.
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A student can choose to skip particular subjects in the second phase if he/she feels satisfied with the scores of the particular subject in the first phase
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Final marksheets will be released only after the successful completion of the second phase of examinations in May
For further details about the new CBSE Class X Exam policy, click on the following link:
CBSE NEW RULES FOR CLASS 10 2026
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FAQs
Q1. Can a class X student skip subjects in the first board exam attempt?
Ans. Yes, under the new policy, class X students may choose to appear in the selected subjects in the first attempt and take remaining subjects in the second attempt, subject to CBSE guidelines.
Q2. Will the difficulty level differ between the class X board exam attempts?
Ans. No. CBSE will ensure that both attempts follow the same exam pattern, syllabus, and difficulty standards to maintain fairness.
Q3. If a student improves marks in the second class Xth attempt, which score is counted?
Ans. The best score subject-wise from the two attempts is counted in the preparation of the final marksheet.
Q4. How will the new class X exam policy impact student’s preparation?
Ans. This new scheme will encourage conceptual understanding over rote learning. The policy is tailored towards fostering analytical and critical thinking among students.
Q5. Where can students find official CBSE class 10 updates?
Ans. Students can find the CBSE class 10 updates on the official website, i.e. https://www.cbse.gov.in/. Schools also share updates with students and parents
