The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release Class 10 second board exam results soon. Students can check their grades and download marksheets online. The second board exams for Class 10 took place from May 15 to May 21, 2026.
Results will be accessible on the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in. Alternative result portals include cbse.nic.in, cbseresults.nic.in, and results.cbse.nic.in.
To check results, students must visit the official website. Navigate to the results section and enter login credentials. These typically include the roll number, admit card ID, school ID, and a security pin.
Understanding CBSE Grading
CBSE employs a relative grading system for Class 10 and 12 exams. Grades are assigned based on a student's performance relative to other students in the same subject. This differs from absolute grading, which uses fixed mark ranges.
All students who pass a subject are ranked. This rank order is divided into eight equal groups. Each group receives a specific grade:
| Grade | Criteria |
| A-1 | Top 1/8th of passed candidates |
| A-2 | Next 1/8th of passed candidates |
| B-1 | Next 1/8th of passed candidates |
| B-2 | Next 1/8th of passed candidates |
| C-1 | Next 1/8th of passed candidates |
| C-2 | Next 1/8th of passed candidates |
| D-1 | Next 1/8th of passed candidates |
| D-2 | Next 1/8th of passed candidates |
| E | Essential Repeat |
CGPA to Percentage Conversion
CBSE marksheets display the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), not the passing percentage. To calculate the equivalent percentage, multiply the CGPA by 9.5.
The formula is: Percentage = CGPA x 9.5
Passing Criteria
To pass the CBSE Class 10 board exams, students need a minimum of 33% in both theory and practical components for each subject. An overall Grade D1 or higher is required in all subjects. Scores below 33% in any subject will result in a failure classification.
