📚 CBSE Announces Two Board Exams for Class 10 Starting 2026: Major Shift in Assessment Policy
In a landmark move aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed it will conduct two board exams annually for Class 10 students starting from academic year 2026.
This significant shift is designed to reduce pressure on students and offer them multiple opportunities to perform their best.
🗓️ What’s Changing for Class 10 Students?
🔄 From One Board Exam to Two:
Starting in 2026, students will appear for two board exams in a year – one in each term.
Both exams will be equally weighted.
Students can choose to retain the best score out of the two.
🎯 Purpose Behind the Change:
Aligned with NEP 2020's vision to reduce academic stress.
Encourages continuous learning and better concept retention.
Enables students to take the exam when they feel best prepared.
🧑🏫 Benefits of the New System
✅ Less performance anxiety with multiple attempts
✅ Encourages conceptual clarity over rote learning
✅ Provides flexibility to learners with different paces
✅ Prevents the "one-shot exam" pressure
📌 Implementation Timeline
📅 Starts: Academic year 2026
🏫 Applies to: Class 10 students (Class 12 announcements may follow)
📘 Curriculum: Will be divided term-wise to align with the dual exam system
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Why is CBSE introducing two board exams for Class 10?
This is part of NEP 2020 reforms aimed at reducing exam stress, promoting flexibility, and improving learning outcomes.
Q2: Will both exams be mandatory for all students?
Yes, both will be conducted, but students can retain the best score between the two.
Q3: Will this apply to Class 12 as well?
For now, only Class 10 is affected starting 2026. Class 12 reforms may be introduced later.
Q4: Will the syllabus be split between both terms?
Yes, the curriculum will be divided term-wise to balance the assessment load.
Q5: How does this benefit students?
It reduces performance pressure, allows a second chance, and promotes concept-based learning.
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Reported by Benny on June 25, 2025.
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