The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the opening of applications for the Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026, set to take place in May. Private candidates who participated in the first session can apply to improve their scores in up to three subjects. Additionally, candidates from the 2025 session who were placed in the Compartment category are eligible to apply under a third chance provision. The application window will be open from April 16, 2026, to April 20, 2026, without a late fee, and from April 21, 2026, to April 22, 2026, with a late fee. All applications must be submitted online through the official CBSE website, and no offline submissions will be accepted. Candidates should ensure that all information is accurate, as incorrect submissions will lead to rejection. Examination centers will be allocated based on the selected city during application, and changes to the examination center will not be permitted post-allocation. The examination will adhere to the same syllabus as the Main Examination 2026, and candidates must upload specific documents as part of their application process.