CBSE 10th Second Board Exam Results 2026 Out on 18th July: Get Direct Links, Step-by-Step Checking Process & More

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially announced the results for the Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026 on July 18, 2026 at https://results.digilocker.gov.in/. This marks the inaugural academic session under the board’s new twice-a-year examination system introduced in alignment with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The second board examination provided a second attempt for students seeking score improvements or clear compartment categories. Due to this policy, the combined overall pass percentage for the academic year went to 96.78%. Students who appeared for the Phase 2 exams between May 15 and May 21, 2026, can now access their subject-wise marks and provisional digital scorecards online.

CBSE Class 10 Exam 2 Result 2026: Key Highlights

The introduction of the dual board examination format allows regular students to retain their higher score between Phase 1 and Phase 2 under the “Best-of-Two” policy. Key details regarding the session are summarized below:

Direct Link to Check CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026

Students can check their Phase 2 digital scorecards directly on official portals and dedicated repository platforms:

• CBSE Results Portal: cbseresults.nic.in

• CBSE Official Website: cbse.gov.in

• DigiLocker Results Portal: results.digilocker.gov.in

How to Check CBSE Class 10 Exam 2 Result 2026

Students can view and download their provisional marksheets by following these steps:

1. Visit the Portal: Open cbseresults.nic.in or results.digilocker.gov.in.

2. Select Result Link: Click on “CBSE Class X Second Board Examination Result 2026” on the homepage.

3. Enter Login Credentials: Input the required details, including:

   • Roll Number

   • School Number

   • Admit Card ID

   • 6-Digit Security PIN (provided by schools for DigiLocker logins).

4. Submit: Click the “Submit” button to generate the scorecard on screen.

5. Save & Print: Download the provisional scorecard or digital marksheet and keep a printed copy for reference.

Details Mentioned on the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam  Scorecard

Upon checking the Phase 2 result, candidates should carefully verify all student credentials and mark breakdowns:

• Student’s Full Name and Roll Number

• Father’s and Mother’s Names

• School Name and Center Code

• Subject Codes and Subject Titles

• Marks Obtained in Phase 1 Examination

• Marks Obtained in Phase 2 (Second Board) Examination

• Final Retained / Updated Marks (under Best-of-Two criteria)

• Total Marks and Percentage

• Final Result Status (Pass, Compartment, or Essential Repeat)

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam Result 2026: Pass Percentage and Statistics

Out of over 6.63 lakh candidates who appeared in the Second Board Examination, the results highlighted significant achievement across both improvement and compartment categories:

CBSE Class 10 Exam 2 2026: Improvement in Scores

The Second Board Examination served as an optional opportunity for regular students wanting to upgrade their Phase 1 grades:

• Total Improvement Candidates: 5,13,955 students took the exam to raise their performance.

• Successful Improvement: 3,08,095 students (59.95%) recorded higher marks than in their Main Examination.

• Safety Net: For students whose marks did not improve in Phase 2, the board retained their original, higher Phase 1 score.

What After the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026?

With the final combined results released, students can proceed with their post-result steps:

• Official Marksheets: Regular students (including international CBSE-affiliated schools) will receive physical Mark Sheet-cum-Passing Certificates directly through their respective schools.

• Private Candidates: Printed marksheets will be delivered to registered postal addresses (except Delhi East and West regional candidates, who can collect them from designated exam centers).

• Class 11 Admissions & Stream Finalization: Finalized marksheets will allow students to confirm their Stream choice (Science, Commerce, or Humanities/Arts) and complete Class 11 admission procedures.

• Post-Result Verification Services: CBSE will initiate post-result activities, such as answer book verification or re-evaluation for Phase 2, shortly via official notification.

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