CBSE 10th Students Can Improve Marks in 3 Subjects; May Exam Proposed The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a policy allowing 10th-grade students to improve their scores in three subjects through an optional second examination in May. This initiative, part of the 2025-26 academic session, marks a significant shift from previous practices, as results for 10th and 12th grades will now be announced between 20 and 25 April instead of May. This change aims to expedite the admission process for higher education. Under the new policy, students who are dissatisfied with their first examination results can opt for a second exam, which will be held between 15 May and 1 June. The board will apply a "best of two" policy, ensuring students retain the higher score from either exam. However, the second examination will only cover theory papers, and practical assessments will remain unchanged, with internal evaluations conducted once annually in December-January. The policy applies specifically to students in the science, mathematics, social sciences, and languages subjects, allowing them to focus on improving marks in three of these areas. To qualify for the second exam, students must have appeared in all three subjects in the initial examination. Those who missed subjects in the first attempt will not be eligible for the second opportunity. Additionally, students from winter-bound schools in remote areas will be exempt from this rule. The decision follows a review of the previous year’s results, which showed a decline in 12th-grade scores compared to 2025. For instance, the arts stream saw a 0.24% drop, while science scores fell by 0.91%.#central_board_of_secondary_education #cbse #10th_grade_students #science_subjects #mathematics_subjects
