CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 OUT: Download Set-Wise PDFs Here

CBSE 10th 2026 ( CBSE 10th )

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Anangsha Patra
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Updated on Feb 25, 2026 15:48 IST
CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 is available now for different sets. The exam was conducted on February 25 from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. We have provided here the set-wise CBSE 10th Science question papers PDFs for free download.

CBSE conducted the CBSE Class 10 Science exam 2026 on February 25. We have provided here CBSE 10th Science question paper 2026. Students can download it for free. The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. 

CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 PDF Download: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the CBSE Class 10 Science 2026 exam on February 25. The exam was conducted in the new format. According to experts, the overall difficulty level of the CBSE 10th Science question paper 2026 was moderate. The paper carried 39 questions divided into three sections: Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.

Students were required to answer in the sections assigned for each subject. It was compulsory to answer all the questions in each section. There was no overall choice in the CBSE 10th Class Science question paper. However, a few questions carried internal choice options. We have provided here the set-wise CBSE Class 10 Science question paper 2026 pdf. Students appearing CBSE 10th exam in the upcoming year can download the question papers and start practising for the exam. Read below for more details on CBSE Class 10 Science question paper 2026. 

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Table of contents
  • CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 PDF Download
  • CBSE 10th Science Question Papers of Previous Years
  • Marks Distribution in CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026
  • Benefits of Solving CBSE 10th Science Question Paper

CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 PDF Download

Students can check and download the CBSE 10th Science QP 2026 by clicking on the link provided in the table. 

Subject 2026 Question Paper PDF
CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 Set 1 Series MKLIN QP Code-31/1/1 Download PDF 
CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 Set 1 QP Code 31/4/1 Download PDF
CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 Set 3 QP Code 31/1/3 Download PDF
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I download the CBSE 10th sample papers 2026?
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CBSE 10th Sample Question papers 2026 are released officially and can be downloaded from the official website- cbseacademic.ac.in. The CBSE Class 10 SQPs for previous years are available on this page too. Students can download the same from the links below.

These sample question papers will help students know the difficulty level of the exam. These will also help them manage time while answering paper. 

Q:   Where can I get CBSE Class 10 sample papers 2026?
A: 

CBSE released the CBSE sample question papers 2026. You can check and download subject-wise CBSE 10th sample papers 2026 by clicking on the link provided here. The CBSE sample papers 2026 class 10 makes students familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme and more. 

Students must practice the CBSE 10th sample papers and previous years question papers for better preparation of the examinations. 

Q:   Is CBSE 10th sample paper easier than board paper?
A: 

You can treat the CBSE sample paper as a mock test and time yourself while answering it. This will make you familiar with the exam pattern and marking scheme, after which you will eventually find the CBSE board paper easy. 

You can download the CBSE 10th sample papers and question papers by clicking on the link below:

CBSE 10th sample paper and previous year question papers

Q:   When will CBSE release the CBSE 10th sample papers 2026? Where can I download them?
A: 

CBSE released the CBSE Class 10 sample papers 2026 on the official website - cbseacademic.nic.in. Students must download and practice them for better preparation of the exam. The sample papers makes students familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme etc. Students are advised to solve the sample papers within the stipulated time to learn the time management skills. Students can download the CBSE 10th subject-wise sample papers 2026 by clicking on the link provided.

CBSE 10th Science Question Papers of Previous Years

For better preparation of their CBSE 10th Science exam 2026, students can download and practice the CBSE Class 10 Question paper Science of previous years too. The table below provides the link to download the past years' question papers. 

Year Question Paper PDF
CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2025 Download PDF
CBSE 10th Science Question Paper 2024 Download PDF
CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2023 Download PDF
CBSE 10th Science Question Paper 2022 Download PDF
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Marks Distribution in CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026

The marks distribution in CBSE 10th Science question paper 2026 is given below.

Sections Subject Marks
Section A  Biology  30
Section B Chemistry 25
Section C Physics 25
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Has CBSE board released any sample papers for the academic year 2026?
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Yes, CBSE released the subject-wise sample papers for CBSE 10th 2026 board exams on the official website. Students can check and download the same here. 

It is advised that students practice the CBSE Class 10 question papers 2026 for better preperation of the examinations. They make one familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, different types of questions asked in the exam and more. 

Q:   Is it necessary to practice from CBSE 10th sample papers? I'm done with my syllabus.
A: 

It is advised to solve and practice sample papers or previous years' question papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and marking scheme for the exams. This will help you identify the important questions and manage time.

Q:   Should I download and practice CBSE Class 10 previous years' question papers? How will they help me?
A: 
Hi, Yes you should definitely download and practice as many CBSE 10th previous year's question papers as possible. These will help you get familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, and with the types of questions that are frequently asked. Students are suggested to solve the complete question paper within the stipulated time as this will help them learn time management. The CBSE 10th question papers can be downloaded from the link https://www.shiksha.com/boards/cbse-10th-board-question-papers.
Q:   What is the new CBSE Class 10 exam pattern 2026?
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CBSE has introduced major changes in the CBSE Class 10 exam pattern. From this year, the exam will be conducted in two phases. This reduces the exam stress and provides improvement opportunities within the same academic cycle. The Social Science and Science question papers will be divided into sections. 

  1. Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  2. Social Science: History, Geography, Political Science, Economics Students will answer section-wise, and evaluation will be done by subject- specific teachers.

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Benefits of Solving CBSE 10th Science Question Paper

Students can enjoy various advantages by practising the CBSE Science QPs Class 10. A few of them are listed below:

Solving past year's question papers makes one familiar with exam pattern & marking scheme followed in the exam.

This practise also lets one know the kind of questions asked in the exam.

It lets one know the difficulty level of exam too.

Solving CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 within the stipulated time will help learn time management.

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CBSE 10th second board exam result 2026 will be announced soon. The result will be made available online. Students can check it by logging with required details.

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CBSE 10th Phase 2 exam 2026 was conducted from May 15 to June 1. This is conducted for students who want to improve their scores. Only those who appeared in the first board exams can appear for this.

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Bhumika Lama

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Answered a month ago

A score above 90% is considered outstanding. A score between 80 to 90% is excellent. Score between 75 to 80% is also good.

 

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Chanchal Jain

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Answered a month ago

Students are required to secure 35% to pass the ICSE Class 10 board exam 2026. The subjects follow an 80:20 evaluation pattern. A total of 80 marks is allotted to the external board exam and 20 to the internal assessment.

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Abhishek Kumar

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ParameterYour ScoreImpact
CAT72.33%ileTier-2/3 Eligibility
NMAT187Target non-Mumbai NMIMS campuses
10th/12th72.6% / 65.4%Average; may limit "Old IIMs" even if scores were higher
BE77.6%Strong Point helps in engineering-preferred pools

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BSEB announced the Bihar Board Matric compartment exams 2026. As per the announced date, BSEB class 10th compartment exams 2026 were held from May 2 to May 6, 2026. Students can check the detailed BSEB class 10th compartment exam date 2026 on this page. 

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Answered 2 months ago

HPBOSE 10th result can be downloaded by logging with the required details. Students can check their results online only.

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Indrani Thakur

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Answered 2 months ago

The process to check HPBOSE 10th result is given below.

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  • Result appears on screen
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Bhumika Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

After the declaration of HPBOSE 10th result, students need to collect the marksheet from the schools. They can apply for Class 11 admission.

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HPBOSE 10th result comprises student's name, roll number, parents' names, subject-wise marks (theory and practical), total marks, qualifying status (Pass/Fail/Compartment), percentage, and grade.

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