The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved draft guidelines for conducting Class 10 board exams twice a year starting from the 2025-26 academic session. The board has invited public feedback on the proposal until March 9. Schools in Bokaro have also received official communication regarding the new policy. Education experts support the move, citing reduced stress and improved performance opportunities for students. Follow the currentbokaro channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va98epRFSAsy7Jyo0o1x
Final Schedule to Be Announced Soon
The final schedule will be released before the commencement of the new academic session. The draft policy has been uploaded on the CBSE website to gather responses from key stakeholders, including schools, teachers, parents, students, and the general public. Both editions of the board exams will also serve as supplementary exams for students. Follow the currentbokaro channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va98epRFSAsy7Jyo0o1x
Exam Schedule and Structure
According to the draft norms, the first phase of the board exams will be held from February 17 to March 6, while the second phase will take place from May 5 to 20. Students will be required to appear for the full syllabus in both phases. Additionally, examination centers will remain the same for both attempts. Follow the currentbokaro channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va98epRFSAsy7Jyo0o1x
Expert Opinion from Bokaro Educators
Suraj Sharma, Principal of Chinmaya Vidyalaya and CBSE Coordinator for Bokaro, welcomed the move, stating that it aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. “This will allow students to enhance their performance, reduce stress, and improve scores without waiting for an entire year,” he said.
Sharma further highlighted the benefits of multiple attempts, emphasising that students will have the flexibility to choose their best performance. “It gives them an opportunity to focus on weaker areas and perform better by demonstrating their knowledge throughout the academic year.” Follow the currentbokaro channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va98epRFSAsy7Jyo0o1x
