CBSE 10th Preparation Tips 2026: Know Complete Strategy & Guide

CBSE 10th 2026 ( CBSE 10th )

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Jasleen Taneja
Updated on Nov 2, 2025 16:14 IST

By Jasleen Taneja

CBSE 10th Preparation 2026: CBSE will conduct the CBSE 10th exams 2026 Phase 1 between February 17 and March 16, 2026. Students preparing for the exams must cover the entire CBSE 10th syllabus 2026 well ahead in time. They must know the exam pattern well and solve as many CBSE sample papers or previous years' question papers as possible. At least a month should be reserved for revising syllabus of CBSE 10th board exam 2026. Here are a few CBSE Class 10 preparation tips that students can follow to secure good marks in the CBSE 10th board examinations 2026.

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Table of contents
  • CBSE Class 10th Preparation Tips 2026
  • CBSE 10th Maths Preparation 2026
  • CBSE 10th English Preparation 2026
  • CBSE Class 10 Preparation 2026 for Hindi
  • CBSE 10th Social Science Preparation 2026
  • CBSE 10th Science Preparation 2026
  • FAQs on CBSE 10th Preparation 2026
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CBSE Class 10th Preparation Tips 2026

  • Get thorough with the exam pattern & syllabus

It is essential that students know the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. CBSE class 10 Exam pattern includes details about the type of questions, the number of questions, duration of the exam, marking scheme, and sections covered among others. Students are suggested to go through the complete CBSE class 10th syllabus.

The CBSE class 10th exam consists of a total of 100 marks which is subdivided as:

• Annual Board Exam: 80 Marks (Passing marks is 33% out of 80 in each subject)

• Internal Assessment: 20 Marks (Periodic Tests* - 10 marks each, Notebook submission- 5 marks, Subject Activities - 5 marks)

*Note – Out of 3 Periodic tests average of the best two marks will be considered for the final weightage.

Also Read: CBSE 10th Science Preparation

  • Make a study schedule

Without proper planning, it’s almost impossible to reach the target. To prepare for CBSE board exams effectively, students must make a proper study timetable and then follow the same. Making schedules will help boost confidence and students can study at a constant pace. While following the study schedule make sure to have assigned more time to difficult subjects.

  • Solve previous year questions and sample papers

Students are suggested to practice previous years' CBSE class 10th question papers to analyze their preparation level. Students must keep an eye on the clock because solving the question paper within the stipulated time limit will help keep track of their problem-solving speed.

  • Take breaks while studying

It makes learning difficult for the student if he/she sits in one place trying to remain focused. It is suggested students take short breaks while studying. Doing 10-15 minutes of exercise in between your studies will help stay fit, active, and mentally prepared for future sciences

  • Group study for CBSE class 10 exams

Studying with a group of friends is always fun. Listening and speaking always help in better learning. Group study helps in understanding the concepts faster. Alongside, boring topics will become interesting in group study sessions and help students to extend their study schedule longer.

  • Avoid using slangs

Always remember that spoken and written English are not the same. Using slang words or SMS language will be considered as a spelling mistake and one will be penalized for the same leading to a loss of marks.

  • Take proper rest

Stress, fear, and anxiety hampers the preparation and affect performance in board exams. So it is suggested to start preparing and relaxing the mind. Get a proper night's sleep, especially before the exam day.

  • Write appropriate answers

After all the preparation for the exam, come the time when the answer sheet must reflect the hard work. Students must follow the proper technique and strategy to write the answers in the best way and complete the exam well on time. Make the best use of the 15-minute reading time allotted before starting to write the exam.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I prepare for CBSE 10th examination to get 80% above marks in annual board examinations?
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You have to just revise your subjects daily. You can also buy some handbooks. The best way is to study daily. Just two months before exam buy a 10 years solved and study it.

Q:   How to get 100% in CBSE 10th Board?
A: 

To score 100 percent in CBSE Class 10 board exams, you must complete all the topics mentioned in the syllabus and be thorough with the concepts. You can follow the points below that will help you score cent per cent-

  1. Study Plan to Complete the Syllabus on Time.
  2. Manage Time for Revision.
  3. Keep One Sample Paper & Mock Test To Solve Each Day
  4. Identify Mistakes & Rectify Them
  5. List Down Important Topics
  6. Master Good Writing Skills
  7. Stop Cramming, Understand the Concept
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CBSE 10th Maths Preparation 2026

Mathematics is a high-scoring subject that needs conceptual knowledge. Practice more and more sample papers, it will help in an easy understanding of the types of questions asked in the board exam. Also, refer to the best reference books for CBSE 10th Mathematics.

Tips & Tricks for CBSE 10 Maths Exam

1. Solve every question and example given in NCERT books

2. Practice more to gain accuracy and speed

3. Solve previous year question papers and sample papers

4. Make a separate notebook for formulae, theories, and points for easy practice

5. It is suggested to prepare Geometry, Algebra, Mensuration first as they carry maximum weightage

6. Manage time depending on the weightage of each chapter

7. Know the Maths class 10 syllabus and schedule all topics accordingly

Students can refer to the best reference books for CBSE 10th Maths. A few of them are given below:

Book

Author

Mathematics for Class 10

R. D. Sharma

Secondary School Mathematics for Class 10

R. S. Aggarwal

All-in-one mathematics

Arihant

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many CBSE 10th Mathematics question papers should I practice?
A: 

Students must ensure to solve atleast one previous year CBSE 10th Mathematics question paper every day to efficiently prepare for the CBSE 10th Mathematics board exam. The more, the better.

Make sure to practice the question papers during the last month of the preparation. 

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CBSE 10th English Preparation 2026

1. Reading novels, newspapers, and science fiction helps to improve the English language and thus helps in the preparation for exams.

2. Keep an eye on the word limit and format. Practice how to write a letter, applications, and speeches to understand the format properly

3. Reading Skills (Factual and Discursive Passage), Writing Skills with Grammer carry a total weightage of 50 marks and must be practiced more

4. To cover English term 1 and English term 2 syllabus class 10, follow the best grammar books and know the rules and then practice the maximum number of questions

5. Practice unseen passages as it is quite scoring and needs minimum efforts

6. Be thorough with the literature as it consists of analytical and content questions.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I manage my stress level during the exams? I always fail due to lack of confidence.
A: 
Hi, Most of the times, students start preparing for the exams at the last moment which leads to lack of confidence and stress during writing exams. I would suggest you to start studying from the beginning of the year. Prepare a time table and follow it. Everyday study for few hours so that by the time you have your exams, you will be prepared for it which will be an instant confidence booster for you. Preparation and practice is the key to performance in the exams. All the best.
Q:   What if I fail in CBSE 10th exams?
A: 

Students need not worry if they fail in CBSE Class 10 exam 2025. They can appear for supplementary exam which will be held in July. The CBSE 10th supplementary result will be out in August 

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CBSE Class 10 Preparation 2026 for Hindi

Hindi is the national language of India and one should have good knowledge of the subject. Hindi syllabus class 10, includes both grammar and literature which need to be prepared.

1. Practice the previous year paper and verify the answers with the solutions

2. Practice essay, letter writing, the descriptive question to know the format

3. Poetries and their meanings need to be memorized along with the type of question asked from it

4. Practice grammar questions and be clear about grammatical rules

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it very hard to pass the CBSE 10th class board exams?
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No, you can easily clear the CBSE 10th board exams with hardwork and smart studying. Study effectively and remain attentive in classes. Be regular with your work. Divide the CBSE 10th syllabus in parts and work towards achieving the daily goal set by you. 

And when there are 2-3 months left for the exams to begin, practice solving sample papers. Stick to NCERT and DO IT WELL. NCERT is enough to fetch you good marks.

And last but not the least the most important thing is have faith and confidence on yourself. Don't take these exams too seriously. No, I'm not denying the fact that “boards are important", boards are definitely important but don't pressurise yourself.

Q:   What are subject-wise CBSE class 10 preparation tips?
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In CBSE 10th class, there are basically Maths, Science, Social studies, English and one other language subject. And it is compulsory to divide (unequally) your study hours for each and every subject.

Identify your weak subjects and try to allot maximum time to them and you will start to gain benefit in just few days.

Revise the notes on a regular basis, solve their practice questions or Question banks. In case you are self preparing without any help then here are some tips

  1. Science - Take any chapter and read it thoroughly from NCERT. Just read it first time, don't try to make any notes in the first time or mark some imp. points.

Then read it just one more time and this time mark important points, formulae, reaction, definitions and make short notes of them . They will help you a lot during your exam time . You will have no time to revise the whole NCERT book during your exam time.

Now coming to the practice part, obviously first solve all the questions from your NCERT text book and then download 5 previous year papers from CBSE official site and solve them or you can just buy some book which has previous year questions. 

If you want to solve more variety of questions then download support material from edudel. CBSE releases a help book on edudel every year which contains short notes of each chapter and some good questions also.

If you face problem in numericals then prepare a separate numerical register and try to solve every numerical in your register that you come across whether it is from NCERT or from previous year or from any other book.

It is just more than enough to score 95+ marks in science. Make good notes, do previous years' papers and believe in yourself.

2. Maths : Now it need a good amount of practice from each chapter.

Again start from Ncert. Make a good base of concepts given it. And then solve questions from any reference book . You can consult maths book by Mr. M.L. Aggarwal or RD sharma. 

Then you can solve previous year papers in last one or two month for gaining confidence and managing your time.

For other subjects, start from ncert and then take additional help from previous years and support materials .

So. all the very best for the upcoming exams and may you score well!

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CBSE 10th Social Science Preparation 2026

CBSE 10 Social science syllabus include history, civics, geography, economics, each carrying an equal weightage of 20 marks.

1. Memorize long answers in form of pointers rather than memorizing a paragraph. This helps during writing examinations too

2. Create tables having important dates and names of rulers, go through them every now and then.

3. For marking on the map, students need to plot the asked locations on the map and practice it

4. Relate the concepts to real-life events for easy learning

5. Prefer to attempt short questions prior to long questions

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will the questions be of similar nature as in sample question papers in the CBSE 10th board exams?
A: 

Yes, questions are of the same pattern as given in the sample papers. Students must also solve and practice the practice questions and previous years question papers as released by the board.

Q:   Can I cheat in CBSE 10th board exam?
A: 

CBSE board is strictly against the practise of using any unfair means during the examinations. The board is actively working to prevent and discourage any malpractice during board examinations every year. 

So, you are advised to go through the CBSE 10th syllabus and solve as many previous years question papers and sample papers to avoid cheating during the CBSE 10th board exams.

You can go through the article below to check the penalties for cheating during board exams:

https://www.shiksha.com/news/boards-cheating-during-cbse-board-exams-2023-check-penalty-for-cheating-in-cbse-10th-12th-board-exams-blogId-115193

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CBSE 10th Science Preparation 2026

The CBSE 10th science syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology which need more conceptual clarity and more practice. The more students practice these subjects more they will gain perfection.

1. Practice numerical questions of Physics and revise the concepts.

2. Learn Nomenclature and important reactions which include conversion that takes place from one compound to another

3. Important terms and their respective functions need to be memorized

4. A lot of learning and memorization of difficult terminology needs to be done for Biology

5. For Physics lots of theorems and direct formulas are to be memorized by revising thoroughly

6. Motion, Force, and Work is the most important topic and must be prepared prior to others

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does every set of the CBSE 10th question paper contain the same questions?
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Most of the questions are same, only the order is changed. For example if in one set, one question was numbered 7, then in another set the same question can be number 21 and vice versa. However, 2 or 3 questions may be unique too, and then there may be a few same questions, which are asked in a twisted way. For example, one question in one set, and then there will be another question in another set which will be altered or twisted abit, but the question remains the same, and so does the answer.

Q:   Will adhering to the CBSE 10th preparation tips above ensure I score well?
A: 

Yes, following the pointers above religiously will help you score well in the CBSE 10th exams 2025. Be consistent in your efforts and do not take much stress as it tires the body and mind and comes in the way of smooth learning.

Q:   I got compartment in CBSE Class 10 Science board exams, what should I do?
A: 

Focus on preparing for CBSE 10th compartment exams 2025 for Physics. Try finishing the entire CBSE Science syllabus 2025 on time. You can click on the link provided to download the complete CBSE 10th syllabus. Solve as many CBSE 10th Science sample papers 2025 and previous years question papers to get familiar with the types of questions that are asked. 

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FAQs on CBSE 10th Preparation 2026

Students can check below the FAQs related to CBSE 10th Preparation 2026:

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Q:   How will be the evaluation done of 10th CBSE as it contains different question papers?
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Even after different questions, the difficulty will be the same. So, the evaluation will be done according with the set number which will be in the answer sheet. So, as a student you need not worry about the evaluation and the difficulty just concentrate on your studies.
Q:   How will solving CBSE 10th sample papers 2026 help me?
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Students appearing for the CBSE Class 10 exams 2026 must download, solve and practice the CBSE 10th sample papers 2026. These will make them familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, the types of questions asked in the exam, the difficulty level and more. CBSE will soon release the CBSE 10th sample papers on the official website

It is advised that students solve the CBSE sample paper 2026 class 10 within the stipulated time to learn time management. This will students will be able to score well in the Class 10 board examinations. 

Q:   Can I finish all preparation for the CBSE 10th examination 2026 if I start now?
A: 

You must go through the CBSE 10th syllabus and exam pattern for all subjects. Segregate the chapter and plan your days ahead for covering each topic thoroughly. Get all your doubts cleared by your teachers and peers. Solve CBSE sample papers 2026 to know the kind of questions that have a good chance to get repeated.

Q:   What should I do to score good marks in class 10th (CBSE)?
A: 
Hi, Class 10th is very much a foundation step for the career graph. Firstly, have a good plan which is revised and monitored by a mentor - a parent or a teacher. In the plan, let there be balanced time and efforts for easy, moderate and difficult subjects. Take up a lot of mock tests, say weekly. After the test, it is very important to analyses the results and ensure not to repeat the mistakes. Be consistent in your efforts. Never do it for 2-3 weeks and then relax. Very important - eat well, sleep optimum and exercise at least for 10 minutes every day.
Q:   What things are not allowed in CBSE 10th board exams?
A: 

Students must go through the points below to avoid the CBSE 10th board exam day hassles.

  • All communication devices like mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, headphones, pagers, fitness bands, cameras, etc., are barred from carrying to the examination hall.
  • Accessories like wallets, goggles, handbags, and purses are not to be carried.
  • Students must not forget to carry all the stationary items that are required to appear for the CBSE 10th board exams as sharing of stationary is not allowed
  • However, do not forget to carry your CBSE 10th admit card on all exam days
  • Students without the hall ticket will not be allowed to write their CBSE Class 10 board exams
Q:   Is it necessary to answer the CBSE 10th sample papers or previous years question papers within the stipulated time?
A: 

Yes, students must solve the CBSE Class 10 sample papers or previous years' question papers within the time provided as this will help them with time management. This practice will let them know which questions to answer first and those that can be attempted later. This way, students can attempt the questions they definitely know the answer to and score full marks. Thereafter, they can attempt other questions in the time left. 

 

Q:   What do I need to carry on my CBSE 10th exam days?
A: 

Students must remember to carry the CBSE Class 10 admit card 2026 on all exam days along with their school I card. Without the admit card, no student will be allowed to write the exam. 

CBSE 10th exams 2026 will be conducted between February 17 and March 10, 2026 in pen and paper format. 

Q:   Will we get sufficient time to prepare for the CBSE 10th exams once they begin?
A: 

Yes, the board gives sufficient preparation leaves to students for the exams. The CBSE board exams 2026 Class 10 will likely be held between February 15 and March 18, 2026 with ample number of prep leaves in between every subject. The CBSE 10th date sheet 2026 is expected to be released on Nov 20, 2025. Students can check it by clicking on the link provided on this page. However, students are advised to finish the CBSE 10th syllabus, and know the exam pattern before the exams begin. They must also solve, analyse and practice the previous years question papers and CBSE 10th sample papers 2026 to be better prepared for the exams. Make notes of all important points while studying and get all the doubts cleared with your friends, teachers etc. This will ensure that you're prepared ahead of time and will help reduce the exam anxiety.

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