The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the result of the Class X Second Board Examination 2026 on 18 July 2026 through an official press release. Students can access their results through the DigiLocker Results Portal at results.digilocker.gov.in. This article summarises everything confirmed in the official CBSE press release, including registration numbers, improvement and compartment statistics, marksheet distribution, and the steps to check the result.
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Quick Overview: CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India |
| Exam Name | Class X Second Board Examination 2026 |
| Result Declared On | 18 July 2026 |
| Result Portal | results.digilocker.gov.in |
| Overall Combined Pass Percentage (Main + Second Exam) | 96.78% |
| Candidates Appeared in Second Board Exam | 6,63,777 |
Important Dates
- Main Board Examination 2026: 17 February to 11 March 2026
- Second Board Examination 2026: 15 May to 21 May 2026
- Result Declaration: 18 July 2026
Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, CBSE introduced two Board Examinations for Class X starting 2026. The Second Board Examination gave eligible students from the Main 2026 exam an additional opportunity to improve their performance. For regular 2026 students, the better of the two performances is considered while preparing the final result.
CBSE Second Board Exam 2026: Key Statistics
| S. No. | Details | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total Candidates Registered for Second Board Examination 2026 | 6,64,027 |
| 2 | Total Candidates Appeared in Second Board Examination 2026 | 6,63,777 |
| 3 | Candidates who Appeared for Improvement | 5,13,955 |
| 4 | Candidates who Improved their Performance over the Main Examination | 3,08,095 (59.95%) |
| 5 | Candidates who Appeared in Compartment Category | 1,49,822 |
| 6 | Candidates who Passed in the Compartment Category | 78,503 (52.40%) |
| 7 | Overall Pass Percentage (Main + Second Board Exam Combined) | 96.78% |
CBSE noted that the pass percentage in the Compartment Category for 2025 was 48.68%, meaning the 2026 compartment pass rate of 52.40% is higher year-on-year.
How to Check CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 on DigiLocker
The official channel confirmed by CBSE for this result is the DigiLocker Results Portal. Based on the standard DigiLocker process CBSE has used in recent result cycles, students can generally expect the following steps:
- Visit results.digilocker.gov.in or open the DigiLocker mobile app.
- Sign in using your registered mobile number, Aadhaar-linked credentials, or DigiLocker account details.
- Navigate to the "Issued Documents" or education section and select CBSE as the issuer.
- Select the Class 10 Second Board Exam marksheet/result option.
- Enter the requested details - typically roll number, school number, and admit card ID.
- View and download the digital marksheet for future reference.
Note: The exact on-screen fields and navigation may vary slightly by device and DigiLocker version. This step sequence reflects DigiLocker's standard CBSE result process rather than a screen-by-screen description in CBSE's press release itself.
Printed Marksheets and Passing Certificates
- Regular students (including those studying abroad): Printed Mark Sheet-cum-Passing Certificates will be supplied through their respective schools.
- Private candidates: Will receive digital academic documents via DigiLocker; printed documents will be sent to their registered addresses.
- Private candidates under Delhi East and Delhi West Regional Offices: May collect printed documents from the examination centres where they appeared.
Important Instructions from CBSE
CBSE has appealed to students and parents not to rely on unverified social media posts, rumours, or unofficial sources regarding the result process. Authentic and updated information will be made available only through CBSE's official communication channels.
