CBSE 10th 2nd Board Exam 2026 Date Sheet Out: Exams From May 15 to May 21

CBSE released the CBSE 10th 2nd Board Exam 2026 Date Sheet. Second board/compartment and improvement exams run from May 15 to May 21, covering core, language and elective papers. Confirm LOC with your school and download the schedule.

Edited by Nisha Verma

Updated April 24, 2026 7:56 AM

    CBSE 10th 2nd Board Exam 2026 Date Sheet is out; exams begin on May 15, 2026 .

    CBSE 10th 2nd Board Exam 2026 Date Sheet is live and the second board (compartment/improvement) papers are scheduled from May 15 to May 21, 2026 . The date sheet lists subject-wise exam dates across core, elective and multiple language papers.

    Download the official schedule and follow it carefully. Missing the paper can force you to repeat the academic year, while a pass secures academic continuity.

    CBSE 10th 2nd Board Exam 2026 Date Sheet: Key dates and subjects

    The exams run across seven dates. Core subjects and common electives are included, along with many language papers and practical-free theory papers on the listed dates.

    Date Subject(s)
    May 15, 2026 Mathematics (Basic, Standard)
    May 16, 2026 English Communicative; English Language & Literature
    May 18, 2026 Science
    May 19, 2026 Languages: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Manipuri, Malayalam, Odia, Assamese, Kannada, Arabic, etc.
    May 20, 2026 Painting; Sanskrit; Information Technology; Artificial Intelligence
    May 21, 2026 Social Science

    Exams are concentrated between May 15 and May 21 . Check your exact paper name and code on the downloaded date sheet before making travel plans.

    CBSE 10th 2nd Board Exam 2026 Date Sheet: Who should appear

    Students who failed on first attempt or received a compartment must appear in these second board exams. You can also sit the exams if you want to improve your scores.

    Inclusion in the List of Candidates (LOC) is mandatory. Contact your school immediately to confirm your LOC entry and any other formalities your school must complete.

    What the date sheet does not include here

    The official date sheet published lists only subject-wise dates. It does not provide exam timings, admit card issue dates, fee amounts, registration deadlines, practical schedules, centre allocation or result dates in the information shared here.

    Check with your school and the official CBSE portal for admit-card release, exam-day instructions and any last-minute changes.

    FAQs

    When do CBSE Class 10 second board exams start? A: May 15, 2026 .
    Who should appear in the second board exam? A: Students who failed, got a compartment, or those seeking improvement.
    How many dates are the exams scheduled across? A: Exams are scheduled across seven dates from May 15 to May 21, 2026 .
    Which subjects are included on May 20? A: Painting, Sanskrit, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence.
    How do I ensure I'm eligible to sit the exam? A: Confirm inclusion in the List of Candidates (LOC) with your school.
    Where can I get the detailed date sheet? A: Download the official date sheet from the CBSE portal or get the schedule from your school.

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