CBSE Class 10th result re-evaluation, verification; FAQs on 2nd board exams

Question: What are the options for students unsatisfied with CBSE Class 10 results 2026?

Answer: CBSE’s redressal facility is open to all students who are not satisfied with their declared CBSE Class 10th scores. Under this policy, students can apply for either a photocopy (scanned copy) of their answer book or opt for verification of marks, re-evaluation, or both. Crucially, these facilities can only be availed online and will be made available only after the second board examinations, mentions the CBSE notice.

Questions: Can CBSE revaluation application be done offline?

Answer: All applications must be submitted through CBSE’s official portal. No offline requests will be entertained. Students must log in with their credentials and follow the prescribed process within the notified window period.

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Question: In how many subjects second board exams can be taken?

Answer: The second board exams are a way for Class 10 students who appeared in the 2026 exams to improve their performance in up to three subjects.

Questions: Who can appear in the second chance exams?

Answer: Candidates of the session 2024-25 who have been placed in the compartment (third chance compartment) and candidates of the session 2024-25 placed in compartment, who are eligible but did not appear for the in Board’s Main Examinations 2026, will be able to appear in the CBSE second board exams.

Question: What if my name was not submitted earlier?

Answer: If your name was not included in the First Phase of LOC submission, the school can now submit it and pay the examination fee now.

Question: What if my name was already submitted earlier?

Answer: Students can pay the examination fee now if your name was not submitted earlier. Students can also withdraw the name if they no longer wish to appear. They can change the subjects they had selected for the Second examination.

Question: What will be the syllabus of the exam?

Answer: The CBSE Class 10 Second Board Examination will be conducted on the syllabus of first examination meant for the year.

Question: When will CBSE conduct second board exam?

Answer: As per CBSE’s two board examination policy, the second board examinations are proposed to begin from mid-May 2026. A detailed circular has already been issued and is available on the official CBSE website. For students in the compartment category, the List of Candidates (LOC) submission window opened on April 16, 2026, for five days only.

Question: When did CBSE declare Class 10 exam results in 2026?

CBSE declared the Class 10 examination results for 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 93.70%. Among top performers, 55,368 students secured 95% and above, while over 2.75 lakh students fall within the high-achiever bracket. Nearly 1.47 lakh students have been placed in the compartment category and will have the opportunity to improve their scores through supplementary exams.

Question: How was region-wise performance this year?

Answer: In the 2026 Session 1 results of the CBSE Class 10 examinations, several regions recorded exceptionally high pass percentages. Trivandrum and Vijayawada topped the list with an impressive 99.79% pass rate each, followed closely by Chennai at 99.58%. Bengaluru also performed strongly with 98.91%. Meanwhile, regions in the national capital, such as Delhi West and Delhi East, recorded pass percentages of 97.45% and 97.33%, respectively.