CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 Board Exam 2026 Dates Out, LOC Submission Begins as the board has released detailed guidelines under the two-board exam policy. The second phase exams will be conducted from 15 May to 1 June 2026. Schools must submit the List of Candidates (LOC) from 18 March 2026.
CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 Board Exam 2026 Datesheet and Schedule
The board has announced the subject-wise schedule for the second phase exams. Students can appear to improve marks or clear compartment subjects. The detailed datesheet is provided below:
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Date & Day |
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
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15 May 2026 (Friday) |
041 / 241 |
Mathematics Standard / Basic |
|
16 May 2026 (Saturday) |
— |
Compartment Subjects |
|
18 May 2026 (Monday) |
— |
Compartment Subjects |
|
19 May 2026 (Tuesday) |
086 |
Science |
|
20 May 2026 (Wednesday) |
— |
Compartment Subjects |
|
21 May 2026 (Thursday) |
— |
Compartment Subjects |
|
22 May 2026 (Friday) |
087 |
Social Science |
|
23 May 2026 (Saturday) |
— |
Compartment Subjects |
|
25 May 2026 (Monday) |
— |
Compartment Subjects |
|
26 May 2026 (Tuesday) |
— |
Language |
|
28 May 2026 (Thursday) |
— |
Compartment Subjects |
|
29 May 2026 (Friday) |
— |
Compartment Subjects |
|
30 May 2026 (Saturday) |
— |
Language |
|
1 June 2026 (Monday) |
— |
Compartment Subjects |
CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 LOC Submission Dates and Process
CBSE has made LOC submission mandatory for students willing to appear in the second board exam. Schools must submit details within the given timeline. The LOC schedule is given below:
|
Activity |
Schedule |
|
LOC Submission (1st Phase) |
18 March to 31 March 2026 |
|
Fee Payment (1st Phase) |
After result, for 5 days |
|
LOC Submission (2nd Phase) |
After result, for 5 days |
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Fee Payment (2nd Phase) |
After result, for 5 days |
|
LOC Submission (3rd Phase with Late Fee) |
From 7th day after result, for 2 days |
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Fee Payment (3rd Phase with Late Fee) |
From 7th day after result, for 2 days |
CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria
CBSE has defined strict eligibility conditions for appearing in the second board exam. This system allows students to improve their performance without losing a year.
Eligibility conditions include:
- Must have appeared in the main board examination
- Can improve marks in up to three subjects
- Subjects include Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and Languages
- Students absent in three or more subjects are not eligible
Eligible categories include:
- Students who have passed and want improvement
- Compartment candidates
- First/third chance compartment students
- Students improving using 6th subject replacement
- Approved sports candidates and specific special cases
CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 Exam 2026 Important Instructions
CBSE has issued guidelines for schools and students to ensure smooth implementation of the new policy. Key instructions include:
- Schools must inform students and parents about eligibility and rules
- Students should use this opportunity only if required
- Exam centres may be limited and not necessarily nearby
- No changes in subjects or student data will be allowed
- Internal assessment marks cannot be improved
The CBSE Phase 2 Board Exam 2026 is introduced under the National Education Policy 2020 to reduce exam pressure and offer flexibility. Students are advised to complete LOC submission on time and prepare according to the schedule.