CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 Declared

CBSE 10th Result 2026: Class X Second Board Examination Declared

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially declared the Class X Second Board Examination Result 2026 on 18 July 2026. This result marks the culmination of the first-ever dual board examination system introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, providing students an additional opportunity to improve their performance. The overall combined pass percentage for the Main and Second Board Examinations stands at an impressive 96.78%.

Short Information

The CBSE Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026 was conducted from 15 May to 21 May 2026, following the Main Board Examination held from 17 February to 11 March 2026. A total of 6,64,027 candidates registered for the second exam, of which 6,63,777 appeared. The examination served two primary categories: improvement candidates (5,13,955) seeking better scores and compartment candidates (1,49,822) aiming to clear previously failed subjects. Results are accessible exclusively through the DigiLocker Results Portal at results.digilocker.gov.in. Printed marksheets and passing certificates will be distributed through schools for regular students, while private candidates will receive digital documents via DigiLocker and printed copies at registered addresses or designated centres for Delhi regions.

How to Check Results Online

Students can access their CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 through the official DigiLocker Results Portal by following these standard steps:

1. Visit results.digilocker.gov.in or open the DigiLocker mobile application.
2. Sign in using your registered mobile number, Aadhaar-linked credentials, or existing DigiLocker account details.
3. Navigate to the "Issued Documents" or education section and select CBSE as the issuer.
4. Choose the Class 10 Second Board Exam marksheet/result option.
5. Enter the required details — typically roll number, school number, and admit card ID.
6. View, download, and save the digital marksheet for future reference.

Note: The exact on-screen fields and navigation may vary slightly by device and DigiLocker version. This sequence reflects the standard CBSE result process on DigiLocker.

Cut-Off Marks & Merit List

CBSE does not release a centralized merit list or uniform cut-off marks for the Class 10 Second Board Examination. The evaluation is based on individual subject-wise performance, and the final result considers the better of the two attempts (Main and Second Board Exam) for regular students. The overall pass percentage of 96.78% reflects the combined outcome. For compartment candidates, the pass percentage was 52.40% (78,503 out of 1,49,822), showing improvement over the 48.68% recorded in 2025. Students should refer to their individual marksheets for subject-wise grades and qualifying status. Official statistics and performance analysis are available in the CBSE press release dated 18 July 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When was the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 declared?
CBSE declared the result on 18 July 2026, as confirmed in its official press release.

Q2. What is the overall pass percentage for CBSE Class 10 2026?
The overall pass percentage after combining the results of the Main and Second Board Examinations of 2026 is 96.78%.

Q3. How many students appeared in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026?
A total of 6,63,777 candidates appeared out of 6,64,027 registered candidates.

Q4. How many students improved their performance in the Second Board Exam 2026?
Of the 5,13,955 candidates who appeared for improvement, 3,08,095 candidates (59.95%) improved their performance over the Main Examination.

Q5. Where can I check my CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026?
Results can be accessed through the DigiLocker Results Portal at results.digilocker.gov.in.

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