India, Feb. 16 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it mandatory for Class 10 students to appear in the first board exam, officials said. CBSE will hold two board exams for Class 10 from 2026.

Students who do not attempt at least three subjects in the first edition will be put in the "essential repeat" category, PTI news agency cited officials as saying.

The clarification from the board came after it received a few requests urging them to allow the students to appear in the second board exam even if they are not able to appear in the first board exam.

"It is mandatory for all the students to appear in the first board examination. All passed and eligible students will be allowed to improve their performance in any...