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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed a significant change in the Class 10 board examination structure, introducing a twice-a-year exam system starting from the 2025-26 academic session. The board has released draft guidelines on its official website, inviting feedback from schools, teachers, parents, students, and the public.
Key Highlights of CBSE’s Proposal
Class 10 board exams to be held twice a year starting from 2026.
First exam session: February 17 – March 6.
Second exam session: May 5 – May 20.
Public feedback invited: Suggestions can be submitted on the CBSE website (cbse.gov.in) until March 9, 2025.
Why the Change?
This initiative is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which recommends providing students with multiple opportunities to improve their performance in board exams.
“NEP 2020 recommends that students should have an opportunity to improve their performance in board examinations,” the CBSE stated in its official notice.
Government Approval & Next Steps
A meeting chaired by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the Ministry of Education discussed the proposal, and CBSE has now shared the draft policy for review.
The draft policy is available on the CBSE website (cbse.gov.in).
Public and stakeholder feedback will be accepted until March 9, 2025.
After reviewing responses, CBSE will finalize the policy before implementation.
What This Means for Students
- Students will get two chances to appear for their Class 10 board exams, reducing pressure and allowing room for performance improvement.
- They can choose to appear in one or both sessions based on their preparation.
- If implemented, this new exam pattern will start from 2026.
The decision aims to make board exams more student-friendly and reduce stress, aligning with the broader education reforms under NEP 2020. Schools, parents, and students are encouraged to review the draft and share their feedback before March 9 to help shape the final policy.
