CBSE 2026 Class 10 Exams Go Dual: What Students Are Saying About New Two-Session Format

Class 10 Board exam will now be held in two sessions, students now have more flexibility, but managing preparation across months will be real test.

CBSE Class 10 second session is scheduled from May 15 to June 1, 2026

For the first time, Class 10 board exams will be conducted in two sessions, as announced by CBSE earlier. First session of exam will be from February 17 to March 9, 2026. While, second session has been scheduled from May 15 to June 1, 2026.

Class 10 Session 2 Exam Dates:

May 15: Mathematics (Standard & Basic)

May 19: Science

May 22: Social Science

May 26 & 30: Languages

For past couple of years CBSE and Education Ministry has been holding deliberations on conducting board exams twice a year. This has been done to reduce exam pressure from students and also provide them with an additional opportunity to improve their marks.

Student and Teachers Reactions

Since CBSE has announced datesheet for board examination 2026, students are discussing about new exam format. Some are relieved as extra time is being given, while others are concerned about extended preparation period.

"Having two chances feels like a safety net, but the wait between two exams is nerve wracking," said Moumita, a Class 10 student from from Bhubaneswar.

Another Class 10 student from Jaipur, Rohan said: "I appreciate the flexibility, but I hope the gap doesn't affect our focus.".

Teachers from CBSE schools believe that two exams offer students a fairer chance, while others are concerned about challenges like extended period, which might impact their focus.

"The two session will help students who face unforeseen circumstances during the first exam," says Maya Sharma, a teacher at a CBSE-affiliated school in Delhi.

"However, the extended timeline may lead to prolonged stress and impact students' mental well-being," she added while speaking to Shiksha.

As CBSE will conduct this new two session exam format, students and teachers both are still exploring changed exam system.

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