The CBSE has published the tentative timetable for the 2025-26 board exams, introducing a twice‑a‑year test option for Class 10. Phase 1 runs from early February to early March, while an optional Phase 2 follows in May‑July. Class 12 sticks to a single stretch from mid‑February to early April. Over 46 lakh students are set to appear, with results expected between April and June 2026.