Students awaiting the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 second board examination results may not have to wait much longer, as the board is expected to announce the scorecards soon. However, CBSE has not yet confirmed the exact date and time for the declaration of results.

More than 6.8 lakh students reportedly appeared for the optional second board examinations conducted from May 15 to May 21, 2026, under the newly introduced two-exam system for Class 10 students. The results are expected to be published on the official portals, including cbseresults.nic.in and cbse.gov.in.

How to check CBSE Class 10 second board result 2026

Once announced, students can access their scorecards by following these steps:

1. Visit the official CBSE result website, cbseresults.nic.in.
2. Click on the ‘Secondary School Examination Results 2026 – Phase II’ link.
3. Enter the required credentials, including roll number, school number and admit card ID.
4. Submit the details to view the result.
5. Download and save the scorecard for future reference.

Apart from the official websites, students will also be able to access their marksheets through DigiLocker and the UMANG application. Some reports also suggest that results may be available through SMS services.

Better score to be considered in final marksheet

CBSE has adopted a “best-of-two” policy under the new examination framework. This means that for students who appeared in both phases, the higher score obtained across the two examinations will be considered for the final marksheet and certificate.

The second board examination was optional and primarily intended to offer students an opportunity to improve their performance without waiting for a separate improvement examination cycle.

Students are advised to regularly check official CBSE websites for authenticated updates regarding the result announcement.

Several people were injured and extensive property damage was reported after a powerful explosion struck an apartment building in Tripura’s capital, Agartala, on Wednesday. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the blast.

The incident occurred around noon at NS Apartment near Sankat Chowmuhani in Agartala. Police said they received information about a loud explosion-like sound from the residential building and immediately dispatched emergency teams to the site. Fire service personnel and bomb squad officials also reached the location soon after being alerted.

According to officials, the explosion is believed to have originated on the first floor of the apartment complex. The blast shattered windows and caused significant structural damage, creating panic among residents living in the building.

Investigation underway to ascertain cause

SDPO Deba Prasad Roy said authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and are working to identify the source of the explosion. Emergency response agencies have begun a detailed inspection of the premises.

Residents recalled hearing a deafening sound before discovering that portions of the first floor had been severely damaged. Several occupants sustained injuries in the incident. A woman reportedly suffered serious injuries after being hit by glass fragments near her eye and was shifted to GB Hospital for treatment. Another individual present on the first floor at the time of the explosion also sustained injuries.

Officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the blast. While some residents suspect a gas-related accident, investigators have not ruled out other possibilities. Police and forensic experts are continuing their probe, and authorities said the exact cause would be established after the investigation is completed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and discussed how India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is transforming access to financial services and improving the ease of living for millions.

Queen Máxima, who is also the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health, held discussions with the Prime Minister on India’s experience in advancing financial inclusion through technology-driven governance.

Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, PM Modi said he was pleased to meet Queen Máxima, describing her as a longstanding global advocate for financial inclusion.

The Prime Minister said India’s Digital Public Infrastructure-led transformation has made financial services more accessible and affordable while empowering people on a large scale.

Focus on financial inclusion and digital empowerment

According to PM Modi, the discussions centred on the role of digital public infrastructure in expanding financial access and improving the quality of life for citizens.

“We discussed how India’s Digital Public Infrastructure-led revolution is making financial services more accessible and affordable, while enhancing ‘Ease of Living’ and empowering people at scale,” the Prime Minister said.

He also reiterated India’s commitment to sharing its experience and best practices in digital public infrastructure and financial inclusion with partner countries across the world.

Queen Máxima is on a visit to India in her capacity as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health. Her visit reflects the shared emphasis on promoting financial inclusion and strengthening financial health through innovative digital solutions.

India’s Digital Public Infrastructure ecosystem, which includes platforms enabling digital identity, payments and secure data sharing, has increasingly been showcased globally as a model for inclusive and scalable digital development.