Official Phase 2 Date Sheet 2026
From the official CBSE date sheet released on 23 April 2026, signed by Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, CBSE Dwarka.
Phase 2 is optional — appear only for the subjects you want to improve. You don’t have to give every paper.
| Date & Day | Time | Subjects | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May (Fri) | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Mathematics Standard (041) Mathematics Basic (241) |
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| 16 May (Sat) | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | English Communicative (101) English Lang & Lit (184) |
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| 18 May (Mon) | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Science (086) | — |
| 19 May (Tue) | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Hindi Course-A (002), Hindi Course-B (085) Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali, Sanskrit (Comm) & other languages |
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| 20 May (Wed) | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Sanskrit till 1:30 PM) |
Information Technology IT 402 Artificial Intelligence (417) Sanskrit (122), Painting (049) |
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| 21 May (Thu) | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Social Science (087) | — |
Note: Above is a summary. The official date sheet also includes other minor language papers (Tibetan, Lepcha, Limboo, Bhoti, Bodo, Bhutia, Mizo, Kokborok, Rai, Telugu-Telangana, Home Science, Hindustani Music etc.) on the same days. Verify your specific paper at cbse.gov.in.
Last-Minute Preparation Tips — By Subject
✨ The card marked UP NEXT below is the closest upcoming exam — that’s where you should focus first. Cards marked COMPLETE are exams that have already happened. You don’t have to take all papers — only follow tips for subjects you’re reappearing in.
Mathematics (Standard & Basic)
Friday, 15 May · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- MCQs first: Section A has 20 MCQs — that’s 20 marks (25%) you can lock in. Re-do every Phase 1 MCQ tonight.
- Formula sheet: Quadratic, AP, trigonometry identities, area of sector, surface area / volume formulas — write them down once before bed.
- Show every step: CBSE awards step marks. A partially correct 5-mark answer can still earn 2–3 marks.
- Easy chapters first: Statistics, Probability, Coordinate Geometry — usually high-scoring with straightforward methods.
- Don’t learn new chapters now — revise what you already know. Sleep before midnight.
English (Communicative & Lang/Lit)
Saturday, 16 May · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Reading section (20 marks): Practise 2 unseen passages tonight. Focus on inference and vocabulary questions — they trip most students.
- Writing formats: Memorise the format for Letter (formal), Notice, Article, and Story. Marks here are for format as much as content.
- Grammar: Gap fills, error correction, sentence transformation — do 10 questions of each from any sample paper.
- Literature: Know one strong quote from each prose chapter and key themes from each poem. Useful for 4-mark answers.
- Time management: Reading + Writing usually takes 90 minutes — leave 90 minutes for Literature.
Science
Monday, 18 May · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- 20 MCQs are 20 quick marks: Revise every Phase 1 MCQ — pattern repetition is high.
- Diagrams = easy marks: Reflex arc, nephron, human eye, DNA structure, magnetic field lines. Practise drawing once.
- Chemical equations must be balanced — this is where most marks are silently lost. Write states (s, l, g, aq) too.
- Numericals: Light (mirror/lens formulas), Electricity (Ohm’s Law, power), Resistors in series/parallel — redo 2 each.
- Biology: Mendel’s experiment, life processes flow, hormone-target table — high-frequency topics.
Hindi & Regional Languages
Tuesday, 19 May · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- अपठित गद्यांश: Read each passage twice — first for meaning, second for answers. Don’t copy long lines.
- व्याकरण: समास, रस, मुहावरे, पद-परिचय — revise 10 examples of each. These are direct-recall marks.
- रचनात्मक लेखन: Know the format for अनुच्छेद, पत्र, सूचना, विज्ञापन. Format counts as much as content.
- पाठ्य पुस्तक: 2-mark questions ask for character/theme — one clear sentence is enough. Don’t over-write.
- Same approach applies to Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali and other language papers on this day.
IT 402, AI, Sanskrit, Painting
Wednesday, 20 May · IT & AI 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- IT 402 Section A (Employability): Communication Skills, Self-Management, ICT, Entrepreneurship, Green Skills — 10 quick marks.
- LibreOffice Base: Primary key, Candidate key, Foreign key — very high-frequency.
- LibreOffice Calc: Data analysis, Linking
- Theory Unit: Health safety and security very simple unit just read once — usually 2–4 marks.
- AI (417): AI vs ML vs DL distinction, neural networks basics, ethical AI — quick recall.
Social Science
Thursday, 21 May · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Map work (~5 marks): Practically free. Practise locating each place 4–5 times. Both History & Geography map items.
- 20 MCQs straight from NCERT: Skim chapter summaries the night before — that alone covers most MCQs.
- History dates & events: Nationalism in Europe, Nationalism in India — know 4–5 key events with year + 1-line significance.
- Geography terms: Soil types (alluvial, black, red, laterite), water resources, manufacturing industries — high-recall topic.
- Economics is the easiest section: Consumer Rights, Money & Credit, Globalisation — concepts are short and direct.
💡 Last-Minute Habits That Actually Work
Avoid touching new chapters in the final 24 hours. Re-read your own notes — they trigger memory faster than fresh material. Sleep at least 6 hours before each exam — tired brains miss MCQs that you would otherwise get right. Eat light in the morning. Reach the centre 45 minutes early — rushing kills focus.
About answer keys: SkillYog will publish answer keys for selected Phase 2 subjects after the respective exams. Coverage is limited and timing is not fixed — please check our Phase 2 answer key page after your exam day if you wish to verify your answers. Phase 1 answer keys for Science, Maths, SST and IT 402 are already available on the homepage.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 exam start in 2026? ▼
CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 (Second Board) exam starts on Friday, 15 May 2026, with Mathematics Standard (Code 041) and Mathematics Basic (Code 241) from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The exam runs through 21 May 2026.
Do I have to appear for all Phase 2 papers? ▼
No. Phase 2 is optional and subject-wise. You choose which papers to take — one, a few, or all. Most students reappear only in 1–3 subjects where they want the biggest score improvement.
What is the CBSE Phase 2 Science exam date 2026? ▼
CBSE Class 10 Phase 2 Science (Code 086) exam is on Monday, 18 May 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It covers the same complete syllabus as Phase 1 — Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
What time do CBSE Phase 2 exams start? ▼
All CBSE Phase 2 exams start at 10:30 AM. Most papers run until 1:30 PM (3-hour duration). IT 402, AI (417), and Hindustani Music end at 12:30 PM (2-hour duration).
Is 19 May 2026 a CBSE Phase 2 exam day? ▼
Yes. On Tuesday, 19 May 2026, CBSE conducts Hindi Course-A (002), Hindi Course-B (085), Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali, Sanskrit (Communicative), and several regional language papers from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
What if I am ill on a Phase 2 exam date? ▼
If you miss a Phase 2 paper for any reason, your Phase 1 score for that subject remains your final score — nothing is lost. Phase 2 cannot reduce your Phase 1 marks. There is no separate makeup exam under the Phase 2 schedule.
CBSE Phase 2 admit card kaise download karein? ▼
CBSE Phase 2 admit card aapko aapke school se milega — usually 2-3 din pehle. Phase 1 wala hi roll number Phase 2 mein bhi rehta hai. School se contact karein agar admit card abhi tak nahi mila.
Is the CBSE Phase 2 date sheet 2026 official? ▼
Yes. The CBSE Phase 2 (Second Board) date sheet was officially released on 23 April 2026, signed by Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, CBSE Dwarka, New Delhi.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This page presents information from the official CBSE Phase 2 date sheet released on 23 April 2026. Last-minute changes by CBSE are possible. Always verify your specific paper code, date, and time with your school and at cbse.gov.in before your exam. The live status widget on this page uses your device clock — if your device time is wrong, the status shown will also be wrong.