Rajasthan has announced a landmark restructuring of its school examination system, unveiling a biannual board exam model for Classes 10 and 12 that will take effect from the 2026–27 academic year.

The reform, pitched as one of the state’s most consequential shifts in assessment policy, is designed to reduce exam stress, expand student choice, and align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

State School Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar confirmed the overhaul during a public address in Ganesh Nagar, Kota, stating that the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE), Ajmer, will now hold two full-syllabus examinations every year. The primary exam will remain in February–March, while a second opportunity exam will be conducted in May–June.

Under the new framework, all students must appear for the first attempt, while those seeking improvement may reappear in up to three subjects during the second window. Students who miss the main exam due to medical reasons or with approval from the district education officer will also be permitted to take the second attempt.

Candidates receiving supplementary results will be eligible to sit again for up to three subjects, including those in which they were placed in the supplementary category. Examination fees will remain unchanged across both cycles.

In a major shift aimed at fairness, RBSE will implement a “best of two attempts” formula, ensuring that the higher score is reflected in the final result. Officials emphasise that the syllabus will remain uniform across both exams, with the goal of maintaining consistency while offering greater flexibility.

Minister Dilawar underscored that the dual-exam system is intended to create a more student-friendly ecosystem—one that prioritises reduced pressure, continuous improvement, and broader opportunities.

The move mirrors the Central Board of Secondary Education’s decision to hold Class 10 exams twice a year, with CBSE offering students the option to improve marks in up to three subjects during the second attempt.

RBSE is expected to release the 2026 datesheet well in advance, enabling schools, teachers, and students to recalibrate their preparation strategies for the new model.

With this reform, Rajasthan joins a growing national shift toward multi-attempt, stress-mitigated assessment systems. The state’s decision is expected to benefit lakhs of students while bringing its evaluation practices closer to emerging national standards.