CBSE Proposes Two Class 10 Board Exams Annually Starting 2026

The draft policy aims to reduce student stress and offer flexibility, with feedback from stakeholders invited until March 9, 2025.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a draft policy proposing two Class 10 board exams each year starting in 2026, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Students will have the option to appear in the second exam to improve their scores, with the better score reflected in the final marksheet.
The policy maintains the current subject offerings, including all regional and foreign languages, after initial concerns about exclusions were clarified.
Practical exams or internal assessments will be conducted only once per year, while theory exams will be held twice.
Stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and students, can submit feedback on the draft until March 9, 2025, after which the policy will be finalized and examination bye-laws amended.