CBSE Class 10 Second Board Results Out

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026 results, marking the end of the first year of the two-board exam system.

The results are now available on the DigiLocker Results Portal, and students can check their scores by following a few simple steps. According to the board, the overall pass percentage, combining the Main and Second Board Examination results, stands at 96.78%.

The CBSE conducted the Main Board Examination for Class 10 from February 17 to March 11, 2026, and the Second Board Examination from May 15 to May 21, 2026. The second examination was introduced to give eligible students an opportunity to improve their scores or clear subjects in the compartment category.

This year, 6,64,027 students registered for the Class 10 Second Board Examination, and 6,63,777 appeared. Of the total candidates, 5,13,955 students appeared to improve their marks, and 3,08,095 students successfully improved their performance over the main examination, translating to an improvement rate of 59.95%.

Another 1,49,822 students appeared under the compartment category, and 78,503 candidates passed, taking the compartment pass percentage to 52.40%. This marks an improvement over 2025, when the compartment pass percentage stood at 48.68%.

To check the result, students can visit the DigiLocker Results Portal, click on the link for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Examination Result 2026, enter the required login credentials, and submit the details to view the result. They can also download and save the digital marksheet for future reference.

The board will distribute printed Mark Sheet-cum-Passing Certificates for regular students through their respective schools. Private candidates will receive their digital documents through DigiLocker, while printed copies will be sent to their registered addresses.

The CBSE has cautioned students and parents against relying on rumors, unofficial websites, or unverified social media posts regarding the result.

The introduction of the two-board exam system under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to provide students with more opportunities to improve their scores and reduce stress. The CBSE's decision to conduct two board examinations in a year is a significant change in the education system, and the results will be closely watched by students, parents, and educators.

The overall pass percentage of 96.78% is a positive indicator of the effectiveness of the two-board exam system. The improvement in the compartment pass percentage is also a welcome trend, as it shows that more students are able to clear their subjects and move forward in their academic journey.

In conclusion, the release of the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026 results marks an important milestone in the implementation of the two-board exam system. The results will have a significant impact on the education sector, and it will be interesting to see how the system evolves in the coming years.