CBSE Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026 Date Sheet Released: Exams Begin from May 15
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi has officially released the date sheet for the Secondary School Examination (Class 10) – Second Board Examinations 2026. As per the official schedule, the exams will commence on May 15, 2026, and conclude on May 21, 2026.
This announcement brings clarity for students opting for the second opportunity under the CBSE examination system, allowing them to improve or clear their subjects.
📅 Complete CBSE Class 10 Exam Schedule 2026 (Second Board)
Day-wise Examination Dates
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May 15, 2026 (Friday)
Mathematics Standard (041)
Mathematics Basic (241) -
May 16, 2026 (Saturday)
English (Communicative) (101)
English (Language and Literature) (184) -
May 18, 2026 (Monday)
Science (086) -
May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)
Languages including Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Arabic and others -
May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)
Painting (049)
Sanskrit (122)
Information Technology (402)
Artificial Intelligence (417) -
May 21, 2026 (Thursday)
Social Science (087)
🕒 Exam Timings
- Most exams will be conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Some skill-based and optional subjects will be held from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The variation in timing depends on the subject category and paper duration.
📘 Subjects Covered in Second Board Exams
The second board examination includes a wide range of subjects such as
- Core subjects: Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English
- Languages: Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and regional languages
- Skill subjects: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Retail, Tourism
- Creative subjects: Painting, Music
This structure ensures flexibility and multiple opportunities for students to enhance their scores.
📍 Official Details
- Date of Release: April 23, 2026
- Authority: CBSE, Delhi
- Controller of Examinations: Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj
- Location: Dwarka, New Delhi
🎯 Key Highlights
- Exams start from May 15, 2026
- Major subjects scheduled in the first week itself
- Wide subject coverage including vocational and language papers
- Designed as an improvement/second attempt opportunity for students
📢 What Students Should Do Now
Students are advised to
- Carefully review the subject-wise schedule
- Focus on weak subjects for improvement
- Practice previous year question papers
- Maintain a structured revision plan
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