The second Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 board examination started on Friday with the mathematics paper. Students found the exam paper to be moderate.
In an effort to enhance students’ performance and reduce their burden, the CBSE decided to hold two board exams for Class 10 students from 2026. Students can improve marks in up to three subjects, excluding languages, and the better score out of the two examinations will be treated as final.
Nivetha S., a Class 10 student wanted to sit for the exam to improve her mathematics score. “The mathematics paper in the previous exam was tough, which had reduced my marks. I opted for this exam so I can get better marks to get into my preferred stream,” she said.
The students welcomed the move for two exams as it helped them improve their scores if they were not satisfied with the first attempt. However, many students who took up the exam pointed out that they wanted to ensure that their scores were better, so they can get admission to their preferred streams at their schools.
Radha (name changed), parent of a Class 12 student, said: “She had performed poorly in math, which could hinder her chances for getting admission. This way, she gets another shot.”
