Dharmendra Pradhan, announced that CBSE will conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026, aiming to reduce exam-related stress.
The CBSE will conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026.
This initiative aims to reduce exam-related stress for students.
Students can choose their best score, similar to JEE Main format.
In a bid to create a stress-free learning environment, the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, announced that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct Class 10 board examinations twice a year from 2026.
Speaking on Tuesday at the NDTV Education Conclave, the minister said that “this move aims to mitigate exam-related stress among students and is a key step towards implementing the National Education Policy (NEP). By allowing students to appear for exams twice, similar to the JEE Main format, they will have the flexibility to choose the better score.”
“The feedback I’ve received indicates students are happy with the decision to hold board exams twice a year,” Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.
“This initiative aims to alleviate academic stress by providing students with an opportunity to improve their scores without the pressure of a single high-stakes exam. The move aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises a flexible and student-centric approach to education,” the Union Minister added.
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