{"id":13665,"date":"2026-02-27T09:48:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T09:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:12:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T11:12:31","slug":"cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/","title":{"rendered":"CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10: Key Changes, Marking Scheme &amp; Subject-Wise Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Examination plays a major role in students life<\/strong> especially when it comes to class 10 boards. From the latest information shared by officials before examination to exam pattern everything is important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As students need to prepare early for good marks, it&#8217;s<strong> important to understand the examination pattern to boost confidence.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students often stressed out to know the highlights of upcoming class 10 exams. That&#8217;s why <strong>this guide is all about what you want to know on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-vs-state-board\/#What_is_CBSE\"><strong>CBSE board<\/strong><\/a>\r\n exam pattern 2026 class 10<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#What_is_the_CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10\" >What is the CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10_Key_Highlights\" >CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10 Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#Types_of_Questions_in_the_CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10\" >Types of Questions in the CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#1_Multiple_Choice_Questions_MCQs\" >1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#2_Very_Short_Answer_Questions\" >2. Very Short Answer Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#3_Short_Answer_Questions\" >3. Short Answer Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#4_Long_Answer_Questions\" >4. Long Answer Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#5_Case-study_and_competency-based_questions\" >5. Case-study and competency-based questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#Major_Changes_in_the_CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10\" >Major Changes in the CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#1_Increased_Competency-Based_Questions\" >1. Increased Competency-Based Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#2_Updated_Question_Paper_Format\" >2. Updated Question Paper Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#3_Focus_on_Application\" >3. Focus on Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#4_Meaningful_Internal_Assessments\" >4. Meaningful Internal Assessments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#5_Resumption_of_Single_Board_Exam\" >5. Resumption of Single Board Exam&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#Subject-Wise_CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10\" >Subject-Wise CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#1_Mathematics\" >1. Mathematics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#2_Science\" >2. Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#3_Social_Science\" >3. Social Science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#4_English\" >4. English<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#5_Hindi\" >5. Hindi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10_Internal_Assessment_and_Practical_Exams\" >CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10 Internal Assessment and Practical Exams\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#Marking_Scheme_of_CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10\" >Marking Scheme of CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-board-exam-pattern-2026-class-10\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10\"><\/span><strong>What is the CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The CBSE board exam pattern 2026 class 10<\/strong> defines the <strong>structure and detailed rules from types of questions to marking scheme which help students to prepare for examination.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It includes subject-wise marks and structure, internal assessment components, question types, duration and passing criteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10_Key_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10: Key Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <strong>key highlights of the CBSE board exam pattern 2026 class 10<\/strong> includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>S No.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>1.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Total number of subjects<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total number of subjects include:<br><br>Mathematics<br>Science<br>Social Science<br>English<br>Hindi<br>Some schools may offer additional electives\/subjects.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Total marks per subject<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Each subject is of 100 marks. It is divided into two parts 80 marks for theory exam and 20 marks for internal assessment.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Theory vs internal assessment weightage<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Theory Paper: 80 marks.&nbsp;Internal Assessment: 20 marks.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Question paper duration<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3 hours for each subject.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>5.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Passing criteria<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">A student needs a total of 33% marks (33 out of 100) in each subject.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>6.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Important Timeline<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">For 2026, the main exam is scheduled from February 17 to March 10, 2026. And the second phase from May 15 to June 1, 2026.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Questions_in_the_CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10\"><\/span><strong>Types of Questions in the CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out different <strong>types of questions in the CBSE board exam pattern 2026 class 10<\/strong> to prepare for exams:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Multiple_Choice_Questions_MCQs\"><\/span>1. <strong>Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Multiple Choice Questions or MCQs are simple objective type questions in which students get options to pick the right answer to get marks in exams.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Very_Short_Answer_Questions\"><\/span>2. <strong>Very Short Answer Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>very<\/strong> <strong>short answer questions<\/strong> of CBSE board class 10 exam students <strong>need to write direct factual answers in a few lines.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Short_Answer_Questions\"><\/span>3. <strong>Short Answer Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Short answer questions<\/strong> require <strong>detailed explanation and analysis.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Long_Answer_Questions\"><\/span>4. <strong>Long Answer Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>long answer questions<\/strong> students need to write <strong>in-depth and more analytical answers then short answer questions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it is for higher marks, detailed answers writing is important especially for step marking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Case-study_and_competency-based_questions\"><\/span>5. <strong>Case-study and competency-based questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case-study and competency-based<\/strong> questions are ideal for students because it helps them to understand the <strong>real-world application, interpretation, and<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/higher-order-thinking-skills\/\"><strong>higher-order thinking skills<\/strong><\/a>\r\n.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Changes_in_the_CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10\"><\/span><strong>Major Changes in the CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As compared to previous years, some of the main changes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbse.gov.in\/cbsenew\/documents\/SCHEME_BOARD_EXAMS_POLICY_25022025.pdf\"><strong>CBSE board exam pattern 2026 class 10<\/strong><\/a> aligned with <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_Education_Policy_2020\"><strong>NEP 2020<\/strong><\/a> includes:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Increased_Competency-Based_Questions\"><\/span>1. <strong>Increased Competency-Based Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Competency-focused questions<\/strong> form around 50% of the paper which includes <strong>case-based, source-based, data interpretation, and situational problems.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Updated_Question_Paper_Format\"><\/span>2. <strong>Updated Question Paper Format<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students get the <strong>combination of questions including MCQs<\/strong>, <strong>short answers, long answers, case-study and competency-based questions.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Focus_on_Application\"><\/span>3. <strong>Focus on Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/problem-solving\/\"><strong>problem-solving<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analytical skills&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>conceptual clarity in real-life scenarios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Meaningful_Internal_Assessments\"><\/span>4. <strong>Meaningful Internal Assessments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In internal <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/difference-between-assessment-and-evaluation\/#What_is_Assessment\"><strong>assessments<\/strong><\/a>\r\n CBSE Class 10 consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>project work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>practicals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>class activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>holistic development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Resumption_of_Single_Board_Exam\"><\/span>5. <strong>Resumption of Single Board Exam<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from 2026, CBSE will conduct Class 10 board exams TWICE a year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbseguidanceweb.com\/cbse-new-exam-policy-2026-two-board-exams-for-class-10\/\"><strong>CBSE Exam Pattern Changes For Class 10 Students In 2026<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A main exam in February and an optional improvement exam in May. This is a major policy change aligned with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/national-education-policy\/\"><strong>NEP<\/strong><\/a>\r\n 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subject-Wise_CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10\"><\/span><strong>Subject-Wise CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given below <strong>subjects of CBSE board exam pattern 2026 class 10 follows a common pattern in which the theoretical marks is 80 and internal assessment includes 20.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go through the subjects structure of CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mathematics\"><\/span>1. <strong>Mathematics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students can pursue the subject in two ways: either \u201cMathematics Basic\u201d or \u201cMathematics Standard\u201d.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here,&nbsp; the basic one is for those who don&#8217;t want to continue mathematics after 10th. While the standard one is for students who want to continue their career with mathematics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common types of questions students encounter during mathematics examinations are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MCQs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>case-based problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>short and long answers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Science\"><\/span>2. <strong>Science<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Science is a class 10th subject which consists of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The subject includes hands-on work, diagrams and experiments. <\/strong>The exam contains a combination of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MCQs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>short answer&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>long answer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>case-based questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Social_Science\"><\/span>3. <strong>Social Science<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Science <\/strong>is a popular subject which consists of:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this subject the questions are mainly based on application and use of maps in geography.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_English\"><\/span>4. <strong>English<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>English in class 10 is a comprehension-based subject. <\/strong>It mainly considers <strong>reading, writing, grammar, and literature sections from prescribed books.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hindi\"><\/span>5. <strong>Hindi<\/strong><span 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class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>S No.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Theory<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Practical\/Internal<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>1.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Hindi<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">written tasksreading logs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>English<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">listening activities<br>speaking activities<br>oral activities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Social Science<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">various projects<br>assignments<br>map activities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Science<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">practical files<br>lab work<br>viva<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>5.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Maths<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">tests<br>projects<br>notebook reviews<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marking_Scheme_of_CBSE_Board_Exam_Pattern_2026_Class_10\"><\/span><strong>Marking Scheme of CBSE Board Exam Pattern 2026 Class 10<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/ua\/blog\/cbse-marking-scheme\/\"><strong>marking scheme of CBSE board<\/strong><\/a>\r\n examination pattern 2026 class 10<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Theoretical Examination<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>80 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Internal Assessment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>20 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum Passing Criteria<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>33% per subject<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grading System<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>9-point (A1 to E)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class 10th is a milestone for students to 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