India, April 26 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the datesheet for the Class 10 second board exams 2026.

The exams will start on May 15 with the Mathematics Standard and Mathematics Basic papers.

The second board exam system, introduced last year, allows students to improve marks in up to three subjects within the same academic year. The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) and aims to reduce exam stress while offering flexibility in assessment.

According to the schedule, English papers will be held on May 16, Science on May 18, and languages with skill subjects on May 19. Painting, Sanskrit, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence will follow on May 20. Social Science will c...