CBSE Second Board Exam 2026 schedule. Exams from May 15 to May 21. Check subject-wise dates, timings, and full timetable here.
CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 Schedule Released
The Central Board of Secondary Education has officially released the Class 10 second board examination date sheet for 2026.
As per the notification issued from Dwarka, New Delhi, the exams will be conducted from May 15 to May 21, 2026. The schedule includes core subjects, languages, electives, and skill-based papers for eligible candidates appearing in the second examination cycle.
Students can check the detailed schedule on the official website:
CBSE Class 10 Exam 2026: Key Highlights
- Exam Dates: May 15 to May 21, 2026
- Exam Timing: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (most papers)
- Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper)
- Authority: Central Board of Secondary Education
The exams will begin with Mathematics and conclude with Social Science.
CBSE Class 10 Second Exam Date Sheet 2026
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Basic |
| May 16, 2026 | English (Communicative), English (Language and Literature) |
| May 18, 2026 | Science |
| May 19, 2026 | Languages, Home Science, Hindustani Music, Retail, Introduction to Tourism |
| May 20, 2026 | Painting, Sanskrit, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence |
| May 21, 2026 | Social Science |
Core Subjects Scheduled Across the Week
The board has strategically spaced major subjects to give students adequate preparation time:
- Mathematics (Codes 041 & 241): May 15
- English (Codes 101 & 184): May 16
- Science (Code 086): May 18
- Social Science (Code 087): May 21
Additionally, Sanskrit (Code 122) and skill subjects like IT and AI are scheduled for May 20.
Languages and Electives on May 19
A wide range of language papers will be conducted on May 19, including:
- Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali
- Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati
- Malayalam, Kannada, Assamese, Odia
- French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and more
Other subjects scheduled the same day include:
- Home Science
- Hindustani Music (Vocal & Instrumental)
- Retail
- Introduction to Tourism
Some vocational subjects will have 2-hour duration, ending at 12:30 PM.
Skill Subjects Included
The second examination cycle also covers skill and vocational subjects, such as:
- Home Science (May 19)
- Painting (May 20)
- Information Technology (May 20)
- Artificial Intelligence (May 20)
- Retail & Tourism-related courses
Official Notification Details
The date sheet was released on April 23, 2026, under the authority of the Controller of Examinations, Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj.
The notification confirms the conduct of the second board examination cycle, offering students another opportunity to improve their performance. CBSE
Direct Link to Download Date Sheet
- CBSE Official Website: https://www.cbse.gov.in
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