CBSE 2026 10th Exam May 15 2026 LIVE: Session 2 begins tomorrow with Maths exam; instructions, reporting time

Check the CBSE Class 10 Mathematics exam pattern and marking scheme in the table below:

According to the board guidelines, simple analog watches are allowed in CBSE board exams 2026 to track time, but smartwatches, digital watches, health bands, and any Bluetooth devices are strictly prohibited in the exam centres.

Yes, students can use the gen pen during the board exams. The CBSE board forbids the use of a whitener in the CBSE board examinations.

Students who are appearing for the CBSE board exams 2026 will receive an admit card from their respective schools. Students are required to carry their hall ticket along with their school IDs at the exam centres for verification purposes.

Sarthak Ghosh, who scored 98.6% in the CBSE Class 10 board examinations, stated that his performance was driven by strong conceptual clarity and consistent revision. Swanti Goel mentioned that she will sit for the full three-hour mock tests and analyse her mistakes after each paper. Students can check the article for a detailed preparation strategy and tips from term 1 toppers.

CBSE Class 10 toppers reveal preparation strategy, tips to score high in term 2 exams

Check the CBSE Board exam timings 2026 for class 10th examination, which are as follows:

1. Main Exam Slot: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
2. Question Paper Distribution: 10:15 AM (15 minutes for reading).
3. Entry Deadline: Students are generally required to reach by 10:00 AM.
4. Duration: Most major papers are 3 hours; some shorter vocational papers may end at 12:30 PM.
5. Pre-exam Arrival: Recommended to reach the center 30–45 minutes early.
6. Mandatory Items: School ID, CBSE Admit Card, and school uniform.

Check the CBSE Board exam marking scheme for Class 10th exams 2026 in the table below.

Students who are appearing for the CBSE board exams must come in their proper school uniform as per the guidelines. Private candidates are required to wear plain, light-coloured formal attire while reporting to the examination centre.

As per the term 1 CBSE 10th board result 2026, around 55,368 students have scored 95% or above in the phase 1 examination.

The CBSE will administer the board examinations in a single shift, starting at 10:30 AM from May 15. Students should reach the exam centre well in advance to complete verification and seating procedures.

Students from the 2024–25 batch who were in the compartment category will get another chance to clear their subjects, and those who were eligible but could not appear in the main exam can apply under this category.

CBSE Class 10 Second Exam: LOC dates, fees, eligibility

Check the datesheet for CBSE Board Class 10 Session 2 2026 below:

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will begin the Session 2 examinations for Class 10 students from tomorrow, May 15.

For Class 10th candidates, the CBSE examinations will be conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on every exam day.

Students are required to bring the following items to the CBSE 10th board exam centre:

1. CBSE Class 10 admit card for 2026
2. School identity card
3. Blue or black pen
4. Basic stationery or geometry box

The exam fee depends on where the student is applying from. Students in India must pay Rs 320 per subject, which adds up to Rs 960 if they are appearing for three subjects. The fee for candidates in Nepal is Rs 1100 per subject (Rs 3300 for three), while those from other countries will have to pay Rs 2200 per subject, making it Rs 6600 for three subjects.

As per the CBSE’s larger reform plan linked to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the second board exam idea is to reduce pressure by giving students more than one chance to perform well in the same year.

CBSE Class 10 session 2 exam will begin tomorrow with the Mathematics paper. Exam will be conducted in a single shift between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm and students must report to the centre before 10 am.

CBSE class 10 session 2 exams will begin tomorrow, May 15 for over 6.6 lakh students. These students appeared in session 1 and want to improve their scores in the second session.