CBSE Board Exams 2026 Cross Halfway Mark; 46 Lakh Students Appear
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The Central Board of Secondary Education board exams for 2026 have crossed the halfway mark. Nearly half the papers are now over, bringing some relief to lakhs of students waiting to finish the long exam cycle.
This year, more than 46 lakh students from Classes 10 and 12 are appearing for the exams across India and overseas. The scale is huge, with exam centres running daily papers through March.
Several key subjects are already done. These include English, Hindi, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics and Social Science. For many students, finishing these big subjects has helped reduce pressure for the remaining papers.
Teachers say the English paper for Class 10 was balanced and fair.
Barnali Mukherjee, a teacher at Lady Florence Convent School, said students walked into the exam hall with confidence. According to her, the paper followed the syllabus closely and did not surprise students. Reading and writing sections were simple and the literature part had expected questions.
Students also found the paper manageable.
Radhika Thapa, a Class 10 student from the same school, said the exam was moderately challenging but well structured. She felt the paper matched the pattern set by CBSE and covered all sections clearly.
The Science paper also drew a similar response.
Ashish, a chemistry teacher at the school, said students who studied the NCERT textbook and practiced past papers would have found the exam clear and manageable. Many students approached the paper calmly and attempted it with confidence.
Vinita, another Class 10 student, said most questions came from topics already discussed in class. She noted that diagrams were clear and the multiple choice questions were direct and scoring.
The Healthcare vocational exam was also held for some students.
Ankita Yadav, a teacher at the school, said the paper was moderately easy. Students who revised the workbook and previous questions were able to understand the concepts without much trouble.
Student Riya Juneja said the paper covered most chapters taught in class. According to her, many questions came from the workbook and the MCQs were straightforward.
Teachers say the middle phase of board exams is often the toughest. Students must stay focused while managing stress and fatigue.
Schools are continuing revision sessions and guidance during this period. Parents are also trying to keep the home environment calm so that students can study without extra pressure.
With several papers still left, students now shift focus to the final stretch of the exam season. For many, the aim is simple. Stay steady, revise well and finish the remaining exams with confidence.
