CBSE declares Class 10 second board exam results with 59.95% of 5,13,955 students improving scores, overall pass percentage at 96.78% after combining main and second exams.
Chennai teenager Aswath S achieved his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026, becoming India's 98th GM. He secured the title by defeating FM Kannan Vaidyanathan in the final round, finishing with 7/9 points. The achievement came after a four-month break for his Class 10 board exams.
Chennai's Aswath S achieved his third and final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026, becoming India's 98th GM. The teenager balanced his academic commitments, including Class 10 board exams, with his chess pursuits.
Following NEET-UG controversies, the PMO is overseeing education ministry reforms for board and entrance exams. Proposals include up to 50% board mark weightage, syllabus alignment, multiple attempts, and a shift to adaptive computer-based tests to reduce high-stakes pressure and reliance on coaching.
CBSE's Better Marks Rule for Class 10 allows students to use their highest score from two exams per subject for the final marksheet, reducing exam pressure and aligning with NEP 2020.
Class 12 student Sarthak Sidhant has ignited a national debate on India's board exam system with his blog analyzing the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and tender documents. His findings, based on official records, have led to questions from opposition leaders and calls for government accountability.
CBSE mandates three languages for Class IX from July 1, with at least two being native Indian languages, aligning with NEP 2020. No Board exam for the third language in Class X.
CBSE declares Class XII 2026 results with 85.20% overall pass rate; girls outperform boys at 88.86% vs 82.13%
A former government schoolteacher, Dudhu Miah, who lost his job in 2020, has now passed his Class 12 board exams alongside his daughter, Ruma Akter. After working as a daily wage laborer, Dudhu was inspired by Ruma to re-enroll in school. The father-daughter duo plans to attend college together, showcasing an extraordinary achievement and a testament to their determination.
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department announced that Class 12 state board examination results will be declared at 9:30 am on May 8. Students can access their scores through official websites, schools, SMS, and WhatsApp by submitting their registration number and date of birth. The WhatsApp service has been introduced with support from the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency. Helpline numbers have also been provided for result-related queries and counselling support for students and parents after the announcement.
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released the Class 12 board exam results for 2026 today, May 6. Students can check their scorecards online and on DigiLocker. A minimum of 33% is required to pass. Those unsatisfied can opt for improvement exams in theory papers. The grading system ranges from A+ to D.
UP Board Class X and XII results show students from smaller districts like Farrukhabad, Pratapgarh, Barabanki and Bareilly dominating top ranks, with no major city except Kanpur in top 10. Under the state government's 'copy-free examination' initiative, digital attendance, geo-fencing for practicals, jammers at sensitive centres and tamper-proof marksheets were implemented. UP Board secretary Bhagwati Singh credited technological and administrative reforms for the transparent conduct and called it a transformation where excellence is no longer confined to major urban centres.
CBSE has released the Class 10 second board examination schedule for 2026. The exams will commence from May 15 and conclude on May 21, 2026. This is the first time CBSE is conducting under a two-board exam structure, allowing students who passed the main exam held in February to re-appear for up to three subjects. Mathematics papers will be held on May 15, English on May 16, Science on May 18, and language papers on May 19. The registration deadline is April 20, 2026.
Aarav Vats, a student at Amity International School, Saket, achieved a 96.6% score in his CBSE Class 10 board exams while undergoing treatment for lymphoblastic lymphoma. His story highlights the importance of support systems and a balanced approach to success.
The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against a surgeon, ruling that a medically justified procedure supported by expert opinion cannot be criminalized without concrete evidence of consent form forgery.
