The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the Class 10 result for 2026 on 15 April 2026; students who appeared in the annual examinations held from 17 February to 11 March 2026 can check their provisional results online through official portals, including the CBSE website and DigiLocker, and may opt for improvement exams scheduled from 15 May to 1 June 2026 to improve scores in up to three subjects.
Result declaration and immediate steps for students
CBSE announced the Class 10 result on 15 April 2026; candidates should verify their online result and retain a copy for reference while collecting the original marksheet from their school later.
- Check the online result using required credentials: roll number, school number and admit card ID.
- Download and save the provisional result immediately after viewing it.
- Collect the original marksheet from the school when released.
Key highlights
The following table summarises the main facts related to the Class 10 board exams and the result declaration.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Board | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Class | 10th |
| Exam dates | 17 February – 11 March 2026 |
| Result date | 15 April 2026 |
| Result status | Declared (online, provisional) |
| Improvement exams (Phase 2) | 15 May – 1 June 2026 (up to three subjects) |
| Approximate candidates | Over 25 lakh students appeared |
| Official websites | cbse.gov.in, results.cbse.nic.in |
How to check the CBSE Class 10 result 2026
Students can follow the official procedure to view their provisional result online using the board portals or authorised digital services.
- Visit the official CBSE result portal such as cbse.gov.in or results.cbse.nic.in.
- Enter the required credentials: roll number, school number and admit card ID.
- Submit the details to view the result, then download and save the provisional mark sheet.
Direct DigiLocker access
CBSE results are also available through DigiLocker for convenient download and storage.
- Students can view and download their Class 10 result from DigiLocker at the official results link: https://results.digilocker.gov.in/CBSE10th2026tenthXbzvbkajsgqw.html.
Alternative channels and important instructions
To manage access when official websites are slow, CBSE provides alternative channels and guidance for candidates.
- Alternative access options include DigiLocker, UMANG app and SMS services.
- Keep the admit card ready before attempting to check the result.
- Avoid unofficial websites; rely only on CBSE-authorised portals and services.
- Remember that the online result is provisional; obtain the original marksheet from the school.
Improvement exams and timeline
CBSE will conduct a Phase 2 window of board exams to allow students to improve their scores; candidates should note the schedule and eligibility.
- Improvement and compartment exams are scheduled from 15 May to 1 June 2026.
- Students may improve performance in up to three subjects according to the board announcement.
