CBSE Class 10 Second Exam 2026: No Immediate Certificate After Second Exam - Know the Rule
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to declare Class 10 and Class 12 results in May 2026, following its usual schedule. Students will be able to access their scores online using key credentials like roll number, school number, centre number, and admit card ID.
Results First, Certificate Later
In a key change, CBSE has clarified that Class 10 students will not receive their passing certificate immediately after the first exam. Instead:
‘Second Chance’ Exam in May 2026
CBSE is introducing a second board exam for Class 10 students in May 2026. This gives students a chance to improve their scores in up to three subjects.
Who can apply?
Admission Without Second Exam
CBSE has made it clear:
LOC Submission Schedule
The List of Candidates (LOC) for the second exam will be submitted in three phases:
Phase 1: March 18 to March 31, 2026
Phase 2: Begins right after results, lasts 5 days
Phase 3: Starts two days after the 7th day from result declaration
Exam Fees
₹320 per subject (India)
₹1,100 per subject (Nepal students)
Where to Check CBSE Results
Students can check their results on:
cbse.gov.in
results.nic.in
digilocker.gov.in
umang.gov.in
How to Check Your Result
CBSE’s new system gives students more flexibility. With a second attempt to improve scores and a structured result process via DigiLocker, the board is aiming to make exams less stressful and more student-friendly.
Results First, Certificate Later
In a key change, CBSE has clarified that Class 10 students will not receive their passing certificate immediately after the first exam. Instead: - Only the marksheet will be released after the initial results
- It will be available via DigiLocker
- The passing certificate will be issued only after the second exam concludes
‘Second Chance’ Exam in May 2026
CBSE is introducing a second board exam for Class 10 students in May 2026. This gives students a chance to improve their scores in up to three subjects. Who can apply?
- Students who appeared in the first exam
- Must have taken at least three subjects
- Students failing or missing three or more subjects are not eligible
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Admission Without Second Exam
CBSE has made it clear: - Students who skip the second exam will still be granted admission by their schools
- Schools cannot deny admission based on this
- The first marksheet will be valid for admission purposes
LOC Submission Schedule
The List of Candidates (LOC) for the second exam will be submitted in three phases: Phase 1: March 18 to March 31, 2026
Phase 2: Begins right after results, lasts 5 days
Phase 3: Starts two days after the 7th day from result declaration
Exam Fees
₹320 per subject (India) ₹1,100 per subject (Nepal students)
Where to Check CBSE Results
Students can check their results on: cbse.gov.in
results.nic.in
digilocker.gov.in
umang.gov.in
How to Check Your Result
- Visit the official CBSE website
- Click on the ‘CBSE Result’ link
- Enter your roll number and login
- View your marksheet
- Download and save it for future use
CBSE’s new system gives students more flexibility. With a second attempt to improve scores and a structured result process via DigiLocker, the board is aiming to make exams less stressful and more student-friendly.
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