Updated On: 16 February, 2026 07:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The board is introducing two board examinations for Class 10 students starting in 2026. However, officials have made it clear that students cannot skip the first exam and appear directly for the second one

The clarification came after the board received requests from some schools and parents. Representational Pic/File/iStock
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified that it will be compulsory for Class 10 students to appear in the first board examination from 2026 onwards, reported the PTI.
The board is introducing two board examinations for Class 10 students starting in 2026. However, officials have made it clear that students cannot skip the first exam and appear directly for the second one.