CBSE 2026 Board Exams Begin: Students Nervous Yet Excited Across India

• Lakhs of students appeared for the first day of CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board Exams across the country.
• Students expressed a mix of anticipation and confidence, with many having taken coaching and extra classes.
• Parents provided last-minute advice and moral support, highlighting their crucial role in preparation.
• CBSE clarified mandatory attendance for the first Class 10 Board exam; missing three or more subjects makes students ineligible for the second exam.
• Students can improve performance in up to three subjects (Science, Math, Social Science, Languages) in the second attempt.