February 25th 2025.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently made an important decision regarding the Class-10 board exams. According to officials, the draft norms for conducting these exams twice a year, starting from 2026, have been approved on Tuesday. These draft norms will now be made available to the public for feedback until March 9, after which they will be finalized.
Under the proposed norms, the first phase of exams will be held from February 17 to March 6, while the second phase will take place from May 5 to 20. It is worth mentioning that both editions of the exams will cover the entire syllabus and will be held at the same examination centers. In addition, the exam fees will also be increased and collected at the time of application submission.
A senior board official explained that both the first and second editions of the board exams will also serve as supplementary exams. This means that there will be no separate special exams held for any reason. This new approach is in line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy, which aims to reduce the pressure and stress associated with board exams.
The National Education Policy had suggested that by allowing students to take the exams on two occasions during the same school year, the “high stakes” nature of these exams can be eliminated. This is a significant step towards promoting a more holistic and stress-free learning environment for students. With these new norms in place, students can now have a second chance to improve their scores and achieve their academic goals.
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