CBSE Second Board Exam 2026 Class 10: Dates, Eligibility, Fees & LOC Window — Student Guide

CBSE Second Board Exam 2026 Class 10 is scheduled from May 15 to June 1. The board has released the date sheet. Eligible students can improve up to three subjects; here are dates, fees and the reported LOC window.

Edited by Suresh Iyer

Updated April 18, 2026 6:51 AM

    CBSE Second Board Exam 2026 Class 10

    CBSE Second Board Exam 2026 Class 10 will be held between May 15 and June 1, 2026 , and the board has issued the date sheet. The CBSE Class 10 first main exam result was declared on April 15, 2026 .

    CBSE Second Board Exam 2026 Class 10: Date Sheet & Key Dates

    The second board exam (phase 2) runs from May 15 to June 01, 2026 . Schools will coordinate exam logistics and LOC submission for eligible candidates.

    Event Date
    CBSE Class 10 first main result announced April 15, 2026
    Reported LOC submission & fee payment window (schools) April 16–20, 2026
    Second board exam start date May 15, 2026
    Second board exam end date June 01, 2026

    CBSE has released a detailed date sheet for individual subjects. Students must check the exact subject dates with their school or the official CBSE notice.

    CBSE Second Board Exam 2026 Class 10: Eligibility & What You Can Improve

    Only students who appeared in the CBSE Class 10 first main exam are eligible to sit the second board exam. Candidates may appear to improve scores in up to three subjects .

    The second board exams are distinct from supplementary exams; rules and eligibility differ between the two.

    CBSE Second Board Exam 2026 Class 10: Fees

    Fees vary by candidate location. Payable amounts per subject are:

    Candidate Category Fee per subject
    Indian students INR 320
    Students in Nepal INR 1,100
    Foreign students INR 2,200

    Schools submit the List of Candidates (LOC) and pay these fees to the board within the prescribed window. The LOC submission window was reported as April 16–20, 2026 ; students should confirm timelines with their school.

    What students should check now

    Confirm with your school whether they will file the LOC and pay fees on your behalf. Ask for the exact subject dates from the date sheet and the admit card release schedule.

    Some details have not been published publicly: the precise LOC submission procedure and portal link, admit card release date, exam centre allocations, and guidance for private candidates are not available in the official notices shared so far.

    FAQs

    When will the CBSE Class 10 second board exam 2026 be held? A: Between May 15 and June 1, 2026 .
    Who is eligible to appear in the second board exam? A: Students who appeared in the first main CBSE Class 10 exam.
    How many subjects can a student improve? A: Up to three subjects .
    What is the fee for Indian students per subject? A: INR 320 per subject.
    When was the CBSE Class 10 first main result declared? A: April 15, 2026 .
    When is the LOC submission and fee payment window reported? A: Reported as April 16–20, 2026 ; confirm with your school.
    Are second board exams the same as supplementary exams? A: No. Supplementary exams differ from second board exams in eligibility and purpose.
    Where can I get the official date sheet and notifications? A: Check the official CBSE notices issued by the board or ask your school for the official date sheet and updates.

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