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News India Live, Digital Desk: CBSE has made it clear that the rules to be implemented from 2026 ‘Two board exams’ The system is not just an option, but a systematic process. According to the board’s controller of examinations, Sanyam Bhardwaj, students have to be serious about their preparation because missing the first exam can cost you the entire year.
Class 10th: Mathematics for two exams
Now main examinations for class 10th will be conducted twice a year (February and May).
First Exam Compulsory: It is mandatory for all regular students to appear in the main examination in February.
3-Subject Rule (Essential Repeat): If a student is absent or fails in 3 or more subjects in the first examination, he/she ‘Essential Repeat’ Will be put in the category of. Such students will not be able to appear in the second examination in May and will have to appear in the examination next year (2027).
May Exam (Improvement/Compartment): Only those students can appear for the second examination who:
Have passed the first exam and have maximum 3 subjects I want to improve my score.
maximum 2 subjects Have failed in (compartment category).
Class 12th: Compartment and Improvement Options
Currently the rule of ‘two full board exams’ is not applicable for Class 12, but the supplementary rules for them are as follows:
Improvement of a subject: Only after passing 12th class a topic You can appear for the supplementary examination in July to improve your score.
Compartment Category: If a student fails in one subject, he can pass the compartment exam in the same year.
For more topics: If students want to improve in more than one subject, they will have to appear as ‘Private Candidate’ in the main examination next year.
New rules of 10th and 12th: at a glance
| Description | Class 10th (New Rule 2026) | Class 12th (Current Rules) |
|---|---|---|
| main exam | Twice a year (February and May) | Once a year (February/March) |
| inevitability | It is mandatory to take the first exam (February) | It is mandatory to appear in the main examination |
| Improvement | Maximum in 3 subjects (in May) | Only in 1 subject (in July) |
| upon failure | If you fail in 1-2 subjects then you will get a chance in May. | If you fail in 1 subject, you will get a chance in July. |
| Essential Repeat | Failed/absent in 3 or more subjects | Failure in 2 or more subjects |
Important instructions for examination hall (Checklist)
The board has issued strict guidelines for discipline at the examination centres:
Admit Card: Entry will not be allowed without hard copy and school ID.
Reporting Time: Entry will not be allowed at any cost after 10:00 am.
Banned Items: Smartwatch, calculator, mobile and any type of jewelery (ring, chain) is prohibited.
dress code: It is mandatory for regular students to come in school uniform.
advice for students
The board has appealed to the students to prepare considering the first examination (February) as their ultimate goal. Consider the second exam (May) only as a backup or an opportunity to improve scores and not as a substitute for the main exam.
