The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the admit cards for the Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026. Students appearing for the Phase-2 board exams can now access their hall tickets through the official CBSE portals. The second board examinations are scheduled to be conducted from May 15 to May 21, 2026.

According to CBSE, regular students will receive their admit cards through their respective schools, while private candidates can directly download the hall tickets online using their login credentials.

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 Dates

The second board examinations for Class 10 will be conducted in a single shift from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM between May 15 and May 21, 2026.

Subject-wise Schedule

Who Can Download the Admit Card?

CBSE has issued separate guidelines for regular and private candidates:

• Regular Students: School authorities will download admit cards using school login credentials and distribute them to students.
• Private Candidates: Candidates can directly download the admit card online from the official CBSE portal.

Steps to Download CBSE Class 10 Admit Card 2026

Students and school authorities can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official CBSE website.
2. Open the “Pariksha Sangam” section.
3. Click on “Schools (Ganga)” or private candidate login.
4. Select “Pre-Exam Activities”.
5. Click on “Admit Card for CBSE 2026 Second Examination”.
6. Enter login credentials.
7. Download and print the admit card.

Details Mentioned on the Admit Card

Students must carefully verify the following details printed on the hall ticket:

• Candidate’s name
• Roll number
• Subject names and codes
• Examination centre details
• Exam dates and timings
• Photograph and signature

In case of any discrepancy, students should immediately contact their school authorities or CBSE officials for correction.

Important Exam Day Instructions

CBSE has advised students to:

• Carry the admit card to the examination centre without fail
• Reach the exam centre before reporting time
• Bring a valid photo ID proof
• Avoid carrying prohibited electronic gadgets inside the examination hall

Students are also advised to keep multiple copies of the admit card safely until the completion of the examination process.

About CBSE’s Second Board Exam System

The CBSE second board examination system has been introduced in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommendations to provide students with an additional opportunity to improve their performance within the same academic year. More than 6.6 lakh students are expected to appear in the Phase-2 examinations this year.