Archive · 6 Oct 2026
RBSE Class 10, Praveshika Exams to Be Held Twice Yearly
From the 2027 academic session, RBSE Class 10 and Praveshika exams will be held twice a year.
The two exams are called the Main Examination and the Second Board Examination.
A student’s marks in each subject will be considered across both exams.
The higher subject-wise marks from the two exams will be used.
If a student still does not reach the passing mark in even one subject, they will be marked “Essential Repeat.”
These students can take all subjects in the next session’s Main Examination.
The information provided does not explain why the twice-yearly schedule is being introduced.
RBSE Class 10 and Praveshika examinations are to be held twice a year from the 2027 academic session.
The rules refer to a Main Examination and a Second Board Examination.
Subject-wise marks from both exams will be considered when determining a student’s marks.
If a student remains below the minimum passing marks in even one subject, they will be marked “Essential Repeat.”
Essential Repeat candidates may appear in all subjects in the next session’s Main Examination.
- Who
- RBSE Class 10 and Praveshika students.
- What
- Exams will be held twice yearly from the 2027 academic session; rules also set out how marks and “Essential Repeat” status are determined.
- When
- From the 2027 academic session.
- Where
- Not specified in the information provided.
- Why
- Not specified in the information provided.
- Examinations covered
- RBSE Class 10 and Praveshika
- Frequency
- Twice a year
- Start
- 2027 academic session
- Exams referenced
- Main Examination and Second Board Examination
- Marks consideration
- Higher subject-wise marks from the two examinations are considered.
- Essential Repeat condition
- The student remains below the minimum passing marks in at least one subject after the higher marks are considered.
- Next opportunity
- Essential Repeat candidates may appear in all subjects in the next session’s Main Examination.