CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 Phase 2: Exam Dates, Subjects and PDF at cbse.gov.in

CBSE released the Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 Phase 2. Exams run from May 15 to May 21, 2026 in pen-and-paper mode. Download the subject-wise PDF from cbse.gov.in. Only students who sat the first board can appear.

Edited by Neha Deshpande

Updated April 24, 2026 3:33 AM

    CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 Phase 2 — PDF out at cbse.gov.in

    CBSE released the Class 10 second board exam date sheet 2026; Phase 2 exams are scheduled from May 15 to May 21, 2026 . The board has uploaded the subject-wise date sheet PDF on the official site, cbse.gov.in.

    CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 Phase 2: Key Dates

    The Phase 2 window runs for 7 days . Exams will be held in pen-and-paper mode and follow the subject-wise schedule set by the board. Only students who appeared in the first board exam are eligible to sit for these papers.

    Date Subject(s)
    15-May-2026 Mathematics (Standard & Basic)
    16-May-2026 English
    18-May-2026 Science
    19-May-2026 Hindi and various language papers
    20-May-2026 Painting, Sanskrit, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
    21-May-2026 Social Science

    Phase 2 runs from 15 May to 21 May 2026 . Make sure you follow the exact subject schedule in the official PDF.

    CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2026 Phase 2: Eligibility & Exam Mode

    Only candidates who took the first board exam can register for Phase 2. The board permits students to reappear to improve scores in up to three subjects . All papers will be conducted in traditional pen-and-paper format.

    You must check the PDF for subject codes and the paper-wise instructions. The date sheet lists only theory exam dates; practical schedules or centre details are not included in the PDF.

    How to download the Phase 2 date sheet

    Go to cbse.gov.in and look for the Class 10 Phase 2 date sheet link. The board has provided a downloadable PDF with subject-wise dates. Save a copy and share it with your school or guardians as required.

    What this note does not cover

    The official PDF does not give exact daily reporting times, admit card release date, exam centre lists, practical exam dates, fee details for improvement exams, or helpline contacts. Check with your school or the CBSE regional office for those details.

    Quick checklist for students

    • Download the date sheet PDF from cbse.gov.in .
    • Confirm you are eligible (appeared in first board exam).
    • Note which subjects you may want to improve (maximum 3 ).
    • Prepare for pen-and-paper exams on the listed dates.

    FAQs

    Where can I download the Phase 2 date sheet? A: Date sheet PDF is available at cbse.gov.in on the board’s official website.
    When do CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 exams start? A: Phase 2 exams start on May 15, 2026 and end on May 21, 2026 .
    Who is eligible for Phase 2 exams? A: Only students who appeared in the first board exam are eligible.
    What is the exam mode? A: Exams will be conducted in pen-and-paper format.
    Can students reappear to improve marks? A: Yes. Students can improve scores in up to three subjects .
    Are practical exam dates included in the PDF? A: No. The released PDF contains only theory exam dates.
    Where do I get exact timings and centre details? A: Contact your school or the CBSE regional office for centre lists and reporting times.
    Is the date sheet final? A: The board has released the final Phase 2 date sheet on its official website.

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