The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the results for the Class X Second Board Examination 2026. Students who appeared for the examination can now check their performance and access their digital marksheets through the official portal.
Full Details
About the Result Declaration
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially declared the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 on 18 July 2026. This announcement follows the introduction of two Board Examinations for Class X from 2026, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommendations. The Second Board Examination provided an additional chance for eligible students to enhance their performance, with the better of the two scores being considered for the final result.
Second Board Examination 2026 Statistics
The press release provides detailed statistics regarding the Class X Second Board Examination 2026. These figures highlight the participation and performance of students in this additional opportunity.
S. No.
Details
Number
1
Total Candidates Registered for Second Board Examination 2026
6,64,027
2
Total Candidates Appeared in Second Board Examination 2026
6,63,777
3
Candidates who Appeared for Improvement
5,13,955
4
Candidates who improved their performance over the Main Examination
3,08,095 (59.95%)
5
Candidates who Appeared in Compartment Category
1,49,822
6
Candidates who passed in the Compartment Category
78,503 (52.40%)
7
Overall pass percentage after combining the results of the Main and Second Board Examinations of 2026
96.78%
The pass percentage in the Compartment Category for 2026 stands at 52.40%, which is an improvement compared to 48.68% in 2025.
How to Check Results
Students can access their Class X Second Board Examination 2026 results through the official DigiLocker Results Portal. This digital platform ensures easy and secure access to individual scorecards.
School Access: School-wise results will be communicated to schools via their registered email addresses. Schools can also access digital academic documents for their students through the CBSE repository using provided credentials.
Printed Marksheets and Certificates
CBSE has outlined the procedure for obtaining printed mark sheets and passing certificates for both regular and private candidates.
Regular Students: Printed Mark Sheet-cum-Passing Certificates for regular students, including those studying abroad, will be distributed through their respective schools.
Private Candidates: Private candidates will receive their digital academic documents via DigiLocker. Printed documents will be dispatched to their registered addresses. However, private candidates under the Delhi East and Delhi West Regional Offices have the option to collect their printed documents directly from the examination centres where they appeared.
Important Dates
The Class X examinations were conducted in two phases, with the results now officially declared.
Event
Date
Main Board Examination Period
17 February - 11 March 2026
Second Board Examination Period
15 May - 21 May 2026
Result Declaration Date
18 July 2026
Important Links
Here are the essential links for students and parents to access results and official information.
QWhen was the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 declared?
AThe CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 was declared on 18 July 2026, as per the official press release from the Central Board of Secondary Education.
QHow can I check my CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026?
AYou can check your CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 by visiting the official DigiLocker Results Portal at results.digilocker.gov.in.
QWhat is the overall pass percentage for CBSE Class 10 after combining both examinations?
AThe overall pass percentage for CBSE Class 10 after combining the results of the Main and Second Board Examinations of 2026 is 96.78%.
QHow many candidates improved their performance in the Second Board Examination?
AA total of 3,08,095 candidates, representing 59.95% of those who appeared for improvement, successfully enhanced their performance over the Main Examination.
QHow will regular students receive their printed marksheets?
ARegular students will receive their printed Mark Sheet-cum-Passing Certificates through their respective schools, including those studying abroad.
QWhere can private candidates collect their printed documents?
APrivate candidates under the Delhi East and Delhi West Regional Offices can collect their printed documents from the examination centres from which they appeared; otherwise, they will be sent to their registered addresses.
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