Archive · 27 Sep 2025
CBSE Introduces Two-Exam System for Class 10 Students
The CBSE is changing how class 10 students take their board exams.
Starting in 2026, students will have two chances to take the test.
The first exam will be mandatory, and students can retake up to three subjects to improve their scores in the second exam.
This change is meant to reduce the pressure of a single exam, as suggested by the National Education Policy.
Some educators think this might not be a real reform and won't change how students learn or how teachers teach.
CBSE is introducing a two-exam system for class 10 board exams, starting in 2026.
The first exam is mandatory, the second is for improvement in select subjects.
This change is part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 goals.
The final policy differs from initial drafts, with restrictions on retakes.
Some educators doubt this change will improve learning or reduce exam pressure.
- Who
- CBSE and class 10 students
- What
- CBSE is implementing a two-exam system for class 10 board exams.
- When
- Starting from 2026.
- Where
- India (CBSE affiliated schools)
- Why
- To align with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 goals, aiming to reduce the high-stakes nature of exams.
Critics
CBSE
Impact on Learning
Critics
Critics like Anita Rampal argue that the new system does not change the fundamental nature of the exam and rote learning persists.
CBSE
CBSE aims to reduce exam stress and align with NEP goals.
Effectiveness of Reform
Critics
Critics doubt whether the changes will truly enhance learning or build confidence.
CBSE
The two-exam policy is one step in achieving broader education reforms.
- Organization
- CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)
- Affected Grade
- Class 10
- Implementation Year
- 2026
- Exam Rounds
- Two
- Subjects for Improvement
- Science, Math, Social Science, and Languages