The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official notice for the Class 10 Second Board Examination Admit Cards 2026 on 05 May 2026. The notice, titled "Release of Admit Cards for the Second Board Examinations Class X 2026 – reg", is now available on the official CBSE website (cbse.gov.in). This marks the first-ever Second Board Admit Card release under CBSE's new two-attempt board examination scheme introduced from the 2026 academic session. The Class 10 Second Board exams are scheduled from 15 May to 21 May 2026, beginning with Mathematics (Standard) and Mathematics (Basic).
Notice Overview
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Notice Title | Release of Admit Cards for the Second Board Examinations Class X 2026 – reg |
| Notice Date | 05 May 2026 |
| Class | 10 (Secondary) |
| Exam Type | Second Board Examination 2026 |
| Eligible Candidates | Improvement, Compartment, and Private candidates as per CBSE rules |
| Exam Dates | 15 May – 21 May 2026 |
| Reporting Time | Before 10:00 AM (Exam at 10:30 AM) |
| Admit Card Mode | School download via Pariksha Sangam → distributed to students |
| Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
CBSE Two-Board Scheme Explained
From the 2026 academic session, CBSE has implemented a two-attempt board examination scheme for Class 10 (as per CBSE's clarification notification dated 14 February 2026). Under this scheme:
- First Board Examination — held in February–March 2026; mandatory for all regular Class 10 students.
- Second Board Examination — held in May 2026; optional, available for improvement of First Board scores in up to three subjects (Science, Mathematics, Social Science, languages), and for compartment & registered private candidates.
The best of the two scores in each subject is considered for the final result. This is the first cycle in which the Second Board Admit Card is being released to schools.
Who Is Eligible to Appear?
As per the CBSE Second Board Examination policy, the following categories of candidates are eligible:
- Improvement candidates — students who appeared in the First Board (Feb–Mar 2026) and wish to improve marks in up to three subjects.
- Compartment candidates — students who could not clear one or more subjects in the First Board.
- Private candidates — those who registered specifically for the Second Board examination.
- School candidates — those whose List of Candidates (LOC) was submitted by their school as per CBSE's Second Board LOC notice dated 17 March 2026.
Eligibility and admit card availability must be confirmed from the candidate's school or the official CBSE Pariksha Sangam portal.
Important Dates & Date Sheet
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date Sheet Release | 23 April 2026 |
| LOC Submission Last Date (Schools) | 17 March 2026 (as per CBSE notice) |
| Admit Card Notice Release | 05 May 2026 |
| Exam Start Date | 15 May 2026 — Mathematics (Standard & Basic) |
| Exam End Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Exam Time | 10:30 AM onwards (as per official notice) |
| Result (Tentative) | June–July 2026 (as per official notice) |
Refer to the official date sheet PDF for subject-wise dates: Class X Second Board Date Sheet.
How to Download the Admit Card
For Schools (primary download channel):
- Visit the official CBSE website: cbse.gov.in
- Click on "Pariksha Sangam" on the homepage.
- Click Continue and select "Schools (Ganga)".
- Go to Pre-Exam Activities → Admit Card / Centre Material.
- Login with the school's User ID and password.
- Download the consolidated admit card PDF for all eligible Second Board candidates of the school.
- Print, sign/stamp, and distribute to students.
For Private Candidates: Login to the CBSE private candidate portal with your application number and date of birth, then download the individual admit card.
For Students (regular): Collect the printed and signed admit card from your school. Verify name, roll number, subject codes, exam centre, and reporting time. Report any error to the school immediately for correction.
Details on the Admit Card
The CBSE Class 10 Second Board admit card typically contains: candidate's name, roll number, school name and code, examination name (Second Board Examination 2026), subject codes and dates, exam centre name and address, reporting time, candidate photograph, parents' names, important exam-day instructions, and the school authority's signature/stamp.
Exam-Day Instructions
- Carry the printed admit card to the exam centre on every exam day — entry without the admit card is not permitted.
- Reach the exam centre by 10:00 AM (gates close 30 minutes before the exam).
- Verify subject, date, time, and exam centre printed on the admit card before leaving home.
- Carry a valid school ID card or photo ID for additional verification if required.
- Prohibited items: mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators (unless permitted), study material, written notes.
- Permitted items: blue/black ball-point pens, transparent water bottle, geometry box (where applicable).
- Follow all CBSE exam-day rules and invigilator instructions strictly.
- Rely only on official CBSE notices — ignore unofficial WhatsApp forwards and social media claims.
Official Sources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Notice PDF (05/05/2026) | Download PDF |
| Pariksha Sangam (School Login) | parikshasangam.cbse.gov.in |
| CBSE Main Website | cbse.gov.in |
| Latest @ CBSE Updates | CBSE News Page |
| Class X Second Board Date Sheet | Download PDF |
| Two-Board Scheme Clarification | Download PDF |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Admit Card 2026 released?
Yes. CBSE released the official notice "Release of Admit Cards for the Second Board Examinations Class X 2026 – reg" on 05 May 2026. Schools can now download admit cards from the Pariksha Sangam portal.
Q2. When are the CBSE Class 10 Second Board exams in 2026?
The Class 10 Second Board examinations will be held from 15 May to 21 May 2026, starting with Mathematics (Standard) and Mathematics (Basic) on 15 May, with exams beginning at 10:30 AM.
Q3. Is this the regular Class 10 annual board admit card?
No. This admit card is for the Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026, which is the second-attempt exam under CBSE's new two-board scheme. The First Board admit cards were released earlier for the February–March 2026 exam cycle.
Q4. Who is eligible to appear in the Second Board Examination 2026?
Improvement candidates (wishing to better First Board scores in up to 3 subjects), compartment candidates, and registered private candidates are eligible. School candidates whose LOC was submitted by their school by 17 March 2026 are also covered.
Q5. From where can schools download the admit card?
Schools can log in to the CBSE Pariksha Sangam portal (parikshasangam.cbse.gov.in), select "Schools (Ganga)", go to Pre-Exam Activities, and download the consolidated admit card PDF for all eligible Second Board candidates.
Q6. Can students download the admit card directly?
Regular school candidates must collect the printed and signed admit card from their school. Only registered private candidates can download their individual admit card directly from the CBSE private candidate portal using their application number and date of birth.
Q7. What is the CBSE Two-Board scheme for Class 10?
From 2026 onwards, CBSE conducts two board exams for Class 10 — the First Board in February–March (mandatory) and the Second Board in May (optional, for improvement, compartment, and private candidates). The best score in each subject is considered for the final result.
Q8. What documents must students carry to the exam centre?
Students must carry the printed admit card signed and stamped by the school, along with a valid school ID card or photo ID, blue/black ball-point pens, a transparent water bottle, and a geometry box where applicable.
Q9. What should I do if there is a mistake on my admit card?
Immediately contact your school principal or examination in-charge for correction guidance. Schools can raise correction requests through the CBSE Pariksha Sangam portal. Do not attempt to make any manual corrections.
Q10. Where can I find the official CBSE Second Board date sheet?
The official Class X Second Board date sheet PDF (released on 23 April 2026) is available on the CBSE website at cbse.gov.in under the "Latest @ CBSE" section.
Conclusion
The CBSE Class 10 Second Board Admit Card 2026 has been officially released on 05 May 2026, marking the first-ever Second Board admit card cycle under CBSE's new two-attempt board scheme. Eligible improvement, compartment, and private candidates must ensure their admit cards are downloaded by their schools from the Pariksha Sangam portal and verified well before the exam start date of 15 May 2026. Students should carefully check all details on the admit card, follow CBSE's exam-day instructions, and rely only on official CBSE channels for any updates. Bookmark this page and join our Telegram channel for instant updates on date sheets, exam-day notices, and Second Board results.
Last Updated: 06 May 2026