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PhysicsWallah Offers Free Doubt Resolution and Mock Preboards for Class 10 CBSE Students Nationwide

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) has launched a student support initiative aimed at assisting Class 10 CBSE students preparing for the 2026 board examinations. The programme offers free doubt resolution and expert academic guidance and is open to all students across the country, including those not enrolled with PhysicsWallah.


As part of the initiative, PW will also conduct offline mock preboard examinations in Science and Mathematics to help students prepare under real exam-like conditions. These preboards will be held at the company’s physical centres, including Vidyapeeth, Pathshala and Tuition Centres, with a focus on improving subject understanding, time management and exam confidence.

Ankit Gupta, CEO of Vidyapeeth-Offline at PhysicsWallah, said the initiative was designed to ensure that access to academic support is not limited by enrolment or geography. He noted that even a single unresolved doubt can increase exam-related stress and emphasised the need for students to feel supported during a critical academic phase.

Students can visit their nearest PW centre to obtain a Doubt Buster Pass, which will be valid until the conclusion of the board exams. Using this pass, students can book slots for one-on-one or small-group doubt resolution sessions with experienced faculty members. Support will be available across core subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, along with revision cards aligned to the CBSE Class 10 syllabus.

Mock preboard examinations are scheduled for 1 February 2026 for Science and 8 February 2026 for Mathematics. Students can book their slots through the PhysicsWallah app.

The initiative will be rolled out through PhysicsWallah’s network of 192 tech-enabled Vidyapeeth and Pathshala centres spread across 132 cities in India, as of 30 September 2025, reflecting the company’s focus on expanding accessible and inclusive exam preparation support.

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CBSE Announces Two Board Exams a Year for Class 10 from 2026; Best Score to Be Retained

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In a landmark shift aimed at reducing exam stress and promoting student well-being, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that Class 10 board exams will now be conducted twice a year starting from the academic session 2026. This student-centric reform aligns with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes flexibility and holistic development in school education.

Under this new system, students will have two opportunities in an academic year to appear for their board exams. The better of the two scores will be retained and considered as the final result. This move is intended to give students another chance to improve performance, without the pressure of a one-time high-stakes examination.

Key Highlights:

  • Implementation Year: 2026 (for students entering Class 9 in 2025)
  • Applies to: Class 10 board exams (Class 12 may follow later)
  • Exam Frequency: Twice a year – most likely in March and July
  • Scoring: Students can appear in one or both attempts; best score will be counted
  • Curriculum: The syllabus will be divided semester-wise, reducing load in each term

Why the Change?

This initiative is a part of CBSE’s broader efforts to:

  • Reduce academic pressure and exam anxiety among students
  • Encourage continuous learning rather than rote-based, last-minute preparation
  • Give students more chances to succeed, similar to global education systems
  • Align assessment practices with NEP 2020’s vision of formative and flexible evaluation

Students will no longer have to depend on a single exam to determine their academic fate. With two chances, they can learn from the first attempt and work toward improvement. Parents can expect a more balanced academic year, where performance is tracked in phases rather than all at once.

Educationists and school principals have largely welcomed the decision, calling it a progressive and inclusive move. However, they also emphasized the need for adequate planning, curriculum restructuring, and teacher readiness to ensure smooth implementation.

CBSE is expected to release a detailed framework and guidelines later this year, including exam schedules, syllabus structure, and assessment patterns. The board may also conduct orientation sessions for schools, teachers, and students to familiarize them with the new format.