CBSE 10th Second Board Exam: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently declared the Class 10 results. Now, the CBSE has released the datesheet for the second board examination for Class 10 students. This comes as great news for students who were not entirely satisfied with their results or who received a 'Compartment' in one or more subjects for any reason. The second board examination for Class 10 will commence on May 15 and conclude on May 21. This presents a golden opportunity for all students who wish to improve their marksheets.
CBSE 10th Second Board Exam: Complete Schedule of Exam Dates and Timings
According to the notification issued by the CBSE, these examinations will be conducted over a period of just one week—specifically, from May 15 to May 21. The scheduled time for the examination is from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The duration of the examination will be a full three hours.
Who is Eligible for this Second Opportunity?
Students often harbor confusion regarding whether everyone is eligible to appear for this examination. This exam is specifically designed for two categories of students: First, those who have received a 'Compartment' in one or two subjects. Second, those students who have successfully passed the exams but feel that their marks were lower than expected and wish to improve their scores by appearing for an 'Improvement Exam.'
CBSE 10th Second Board Exam: Which Exam is Scheduled for Which Day?
| Date | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Mathematics (Standard/Basic) |
| 16 May 2026 | English (Communicative/Language & Literature) |
| 18 May 2026 | Science |
| 19 May 2026 | Hindi (Course A/Course B), Sanskrit, Regional Languages, Music, Home Science, and Retail |
| 20 May 2026 | Painting, Information Technology (IT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| 21 May 2026 | Social Science |
Check the CBSE 10th Second Board Exam Datesheet 2026 Here.
Essential Tips for Preparation
Time is limited; therefore, instead of attempting to read the entire syllabus from scratch, focus your efforts on solving previous years' question papers (PYQs). Students appearing for the Improvement Exam should concentrate primarily on those specific topics where they lost marks previously. Students appearing for the Compartment Exam should prioritize studying those chapters that are relatively easier to grasp and carry a higher weightage of marks. Make sure to practice writing so that you can comfortably complete the paper within three hours.
