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:

• 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

Students can choose any three subjects from Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and Languages. The syllabus will remain the same as the main exam.