📅 Last updated: May 10, 2026
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🏷 CBSE Class 10
📖 Phase 2 — Second Board Exam
ℹ️ About this page: CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 (Second Board) answer keys for selected subjects will be added here after the respective exams once papers are reviewed and answers are verified. Coverage and timing may vary depending on availability of question papers and the team’s review schedule. Bookmark this page and revisit after your exam day.
CBSE Phase 2 Exam Schedule (May 15 – May 21, 2026)
From the official CBSE date sheet released on 23 April 2026.
| Date | Time | Subjects |
|---|
| 15 May (Fri) |
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Mathematics Standard (041) Mathematics Basic (241) |
| 16 May (Sat) |
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
English Communicative (101) English Lang & Lit (184) |
| 18 May (Mon) |
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Science (086) |
| 19 May (Tue) |
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Hindi (002 / 085) Other Languages |
| 20 May (Wed) |
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
IT 402 AI (417) Sanskrit, Painting |
| 21 May (Thu) |
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Social Science (087) |
Phase 2 is optional. Students choose which subjects to reappear for — you don’t have to take every paper. Use Phase 2 only for the subjects where you most want to improve.
How to Use an Answer Key Effectively
An answer key is most useful in the first few hours after an exam, while the questions are still fresh in memory. Here is the fastest, most accurate way to use one:
- Match MCQ answers first — each correct MCQ is 1 mark with no negative marking. Most subjects have 20 MCQs (= 20 marks).
- Check 1- and 2-mark answers — usually right or wrong, easy to score.
- For long answers, look for step marks — CBSE awards partial credit, so even partly correct working can earn 50–70% of the marks.
- Compare with your Phase 1 score — if your Phase 2 estimate is higher, that score will appear on your final marksheet.
- Avoid obsessing over individual questions — rough estimate is enough. The real score comes from CBSE.
Subjects Covered on This Page
Below is the list of CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 subjects this page tracks. Where SkillYog already has Phase 1 material, you can use it as preparation reference until Phase 2 content is added.
📐 Mathematics Standard (041)
15 May 2026 · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · 80 marks
Section A MCQs typically account for 20 marks. The full paper has 38 questions across 5 sections, including case-study based questions.
Phase 2 answer key will be added here after the exam
View Phase 1 Maths Standard answer key for reference ›
📏 Mathematics Basic (241)
15 May 2026 · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · 80 marks
Same paper structure as Maths Standard but with simpler problem-solving. Section A (20 MCQs) is the easiest area to target for score improvement.
Phase 2 answer key will be added here after the exam
View Phase 1 Maths Basic answer key for reference ›
📖 English (Communicative + Lang & Lit)
16 May 2026 · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · 80 marks
Three sections — Reading, Writing & Grammar, and Literature. Phase 2 follows the same paper format and marking scheme as Phase 1.
Phase 2 answer key will be added here after the exam
🔬 Science (086)
18 May 2026 · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · 80 marks
39 questions across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. 20 MCQs in Section A are the highest-yield area. Diagrams and balanced equations carry separate step marks.
Phase 2 answer key will be added here after the exam
View Phase 1 Science answer key for reference ›
✍️ Hindi (Course-A 002 / Course-B 085)
19 May 2026 · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · 80 marks
Standard four-section format — अपठित गद्यांश, व्याकरण, रचनात्मक लेखन, पाठ्य पुस्तक. Other regional language papers are also held the same day with similar structure.
Phase 2 answer key will be added here after the exam
💻 IT 402 / AI (417)
20 May 2026 · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM · 50 marks
2-hour paper with 21 questions. Section A covers Employability Skills (10 marks); Section B covers IT 402 specifics (LibreOffice Writer, Calc, Base, Impress, Networking).
Phase 2 answer key will be added here after the exam
View Phase 1 IT 402 answer key for reference ›
🌍 Social Science (087)
21 May 2026 · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · 80 marks
38 questions across History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. Map work (~5 marks) and 20 MCQs from NCERT make this one of the most score-improvable subjects.
Phase 2 answer key will be added here after the exam
View Phase 1 SST answer key for reference ›
⚠️ Important: SkillYog will publish answer keys only for selected subjects, and only after the team has reviewed the official question papers. We don’t commit to specific timing or full subject coverage. If your subject’s key is not yet available after your exam, please check back later.
About the Phase 2 (Second Board) Exam
CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 is the Second Board Examination introduced under NEP 2020 — it gives students who appeared in Phase 1 (February–March 2026) a second opportunity to attempt one or more subjects to improve their scores. The higher of the two scores counts on the final marksheet. Phase 2 is optional and subject-wise — you don’t have to give all papers.
For a complete preparation plan, see our Phase 2 Exam Guide. For the live countdown and last-minute tips per subject, see our Phase 2 Date Sheet page.
✅ Remember: Phase 2 carries zero downside risk. Your Phase 1 marks are already secured. The higher of Phase 1 and Phase 2 will appear on your marksheet — appearing in Phase 2 can only help, never hurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will CBSE Phase 2 answer key 2026 be available? ▼
Answer keys for selected Phase 2 subjects will be added to this page after the respective exams once the papers are checked. Coverage and timing depend on availability — please revisit the page after your exam day.
Is the CBSE Phase 2 paper harder than Phase 1? ▼
No. CBSE Phase 2 follows the same syllabus, paper format, and difficulty level as Phase 1. The question paper is different but the structure — sections, types of questions, and marking scheme — is identical.
Do I have to give all Phase 2 papers? ▼
No. Phase 2 is optional and subject-wise. You choose which papers to reappear for — one, a few, or all. Most students reappear in only 1–3 subjects where they want the biggest score improvement.
Can my Phase 1 score go down if I appear in Phase 2? ▼
No. CBSE’s official policy is that the higher of Phase 1 and Phase 2 scores will be considered for the final marksheet. Appearing in Phase 2 can never reduce your Phase 1 marks.
Is CBSE Phase 2 the same as compartment exam? ▼
No. CBSE Phase 2 is officially called the Second Board Examination. It is open to all Phase 1 students — whether they passed or not. Compartment exams are separate exams held later for students who fail in two or more subjects. However, students who failed in one or two subjects in Phase 1 can use Phase 2 to clear them.
CBSE Phase 2 mein kitne marks chahiye pass hone ke liye? ▼
CBSE Class 10 mein pass hone ke liye har subject ki theory mein 33% (80 mein se 26 marks) aur internal assessment mein 33% (20 mein se 7 marks) chahiye. Overall bhi 33% compulsory hai. Phase 2 ka passing criteria Phase 1 jaisa hi hai.
Will Phase 2 result affect class 11 admission? ▼
Yes — positively. The higher of your Phase 1 / Phase 2 score is the official CBSE result used for Class 11 admissions, stream selection, and scholarship applications. Improving even 5% in Phase 2 can open streams or schools that were out of reach after Phase 1.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Answer keys on this page, when published, are prepared by the SkillYog team based on CBSE syllabus and marking patterns. They are not official CBSE answer keys. Coverage is limited to selected subjects. Always cross-check critical answers with your teacher or the official CBSE marking scheme released at
cbse.gov.in. SkillYog is not responsible for any discrepancy.
