The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Class 10 results for 2026, along with key guidelines for students who wish to appear in the second board examination under the newly introduced two-exam policy.

As per the updated system aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, students now have an opportunity to improve their performance in selected subjects through a second exam scheduled later in the same academic year.

Who is eligible for second board exam

CBSE has laid down specific conditions for students to appear in the second board examination:

• It is mandatory for students to appear in the first board exam
• Students must have appeared in at least three subjects in the main exam
• Those who have passed can opt for improvement in up to three subjects
• Students in the compartment category are also eligible to appear
• Improvement is allowed only in subjects already taken in the first exam

The second exam allows students to improve marks in subjects such as Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and languages.

Who is not eligible

Certain categories of students will not be allowed to appear in the second board exam:

• Students who did not appear in three or more subjects
• Those who failed in three or more subjects
• Students placed in specific non-eligible categories by the board

Such students will have to reappear in the next main examination cycle instead.

Important rules students must note

CBSE has also clarified several important rules:

• Change of subjects is not permitted in the second exam
• No corrections in student data will be allowed
• Schools will submit the list of candidates for the second exam
• Students can improve performance in a maximum of three subjects

The board aims to reduce exam pressure and give students flexibility to improve scores within the same academic year.

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to declare the Class 10 board examination result for 2026 soon, with indications pointing toward an announcement in April. However, the board has not yet confirmed the official date and time.

Students who appeared for the examination are advised to stay prepared and keep their login credentials ready, as the result can be released at any time once the final process is completed.

Result likely earlier than usual

Unlike previous years when CBSE results were typically released in May, the 2026 Class 10 result is expected earlier. The shift is linked to changes in the examination system, including the introduction of multiple exam phases during the academic year.

The board conducted the Class 10 examinations between February 17 and March 11, 2026, with lakhs of students participating across the country.

Where to check CBSE 10th result 2026

Once declared, students will be able to access their results through multiple official platforms, including:

• Official websites such as cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in
• DigiLocker platform for digital marksheets
• UMANG mobile application

These platforms are expected to host the result simultaneously to ensure smooth access for students.

Advisory for students before result declaration

Students have been advised not to wait until the result day to complete formalities. They should create and verify their DigiLocker accounts in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

Digital marksheets made available through DigiLocker will be considered valid and can be used for further admission and documentation purposes.

Steps to check scorecard

After the result is announced, students can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official CBSE result website
2. Click on the Class 10 result link
3. Enter roll number and required details
4. Submit and view the result
5. Download or print the marksheet for future use

Students are advised to carefully verify all details mentioned in the scorecard after downloading it.

Amazon is preparing to lay off around 30,000 corporate employees this week, marking its biggest job reduction since late 2022, when it eliminated about 27,000 positions. The move is part of CEO Andy Jassy’s ongoing effort to streamline operations and counter overhiring during the pandemic-driven boom.

Largest corporate layoff since 2022

The planned layoffs will affect nearly 10% of Amazon’s corporate workforce — roughly 350,000 employees — though it represents a small portion of the company’s overall 1.55 million-strong staff. The job cuts are expected across multiple departments, including human resources (People Experience and Technology), operations, devices and services, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Managers in affected teams were trained on Monday to handle the layoff process before email notifications began rolling out Tuesday morning.

Efficiency push and AI automation

The restructuring comes as Jassy pushes to reduce “bureaucracy” and simplify management layers. Amazon has even introduced an anonymous complaint line to flag inefficiencies, reportedly leading to over 450 process changes.

The company’s increased adoption of artificial intelligence tools has accelerated the shift. Jassy previously said AI automation would eliminate repetitive tasks, potentially reducing headcount. Analysts believe Amazon is realizing significant productivity gains through these technologies, supporting its decision to trim staff.

Pressure on AWS and holiday hiring plans

While AWS remains Amazon’s largest profit driver, its recent growth has lagged behind competitors. AWS reported $30.9 billion in second-quarter sales — up 17.5% — compared to 39% for Microsoft Azure and 32% for Google Cloud. Estimates indicate AWS revenue rose to $32 billion in the third quarter, marking a slight slowdown.

Despite the layoffs, Amazon plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers ahead of the holiday shopping season, maintaining the same level as the previous two years.

Stock reaction and internal reshuffling

Amazon shares rose 1.2% to $226.97 on Monday, just days ahead of its third-quarter earnings announcement. The company also reorganized a segment of its human resources division focused on diversity initiatives, promoting several employees into new roles.