Is there any negative marking in CGBSE class 10 and 12 exams 2026?

No, the Chhattisgarh Board (CGBSE) does not deduct marks for wrong answers. In the latest released marking scheme, the board has not mentioned if there is any negative marking scheme in CGBSE class 10 and 12 board exams. Hence, students attempt all the questions without fear.

How important is to have idea about the CGBSE 10th exam pattern before appearing for the final exams?

All the students must be aware of the CG Board 10th exam pattern. The board publishes the exam pattern on its website and also prescribe it in the form of CGBSE 10th sample papers. Students should know it as it helps them know the type of questions asked, level of questions, division of objective and descriptive questions and more.

What precautions should I take during the CGBSE 10th exam?

Students should reach the CGBSE class 10 exam center early to avoid last minute hurry. They must carry their CG Board class 10 admit card to the exam centre. All the candidates are expected follow the instructions given by the invigilators. The students should not be involved in any kind of cheating or misconduct during the final exams.

Are there any changes in the question paper format for CGBSE 10th in recent years?

Yes, in recent years, CGBSE has made small changes in the CGBSE 10th exam pattern to encourage concept-based learning. The board has included more application-based and competency-based questions in the exam. The board has also increased the objective-type questions in some subjects. Students can check the official CGBSE 10th exam pattern on the official website and this page as well.

How many questions are asked in each subject in CG Board 10th exams, and how are they divided?

Each subject usually has a mix of 20-25% objective questions, 30-40% short answer questions, and 30-40% long answer questions. The number of questions may vary slightly from subject to subject. For example, in Science, there are questions based on experiments and diagrams too. Knowing this division helps students give the right amount of time to each type during preparation. Model papers provide the best idea about this.

Where can I get CGBSE 10th previous year question papers?

The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education releases the CGBSE 10th previous year papers and model question papers every year on the official website- cgbse.nic.in. CGBSE 10th model question papers helps students to analyze their preparation level. Previous year question papers and model papers will help students to understand CGBSE 10th exam pattern and difficulty level. It also helps them to find the important and repeated questions. It also helps them to boost their time management skills and confidence and thus achieve better results.

Is internal assessment held in the CGBSE 10th exam?

Yes, every year, CGBSE conduct the internal assessment exams in class 10. However, it is held at school levels. Internal assessment is held for total of 30 marks in subjects like Science and Social Science. The students are given marks are based on their assignments, activities, and performance in school tests etc. Students must take these seriously because they affect the final result. These marks are included in final CGBSE 10th result.

Can I go to washroom during Class 10 board exam?

Yes, going to washroom during the class 10 board exams in India is allowed. When appearing for the any class 10 board exams, you must feel relaxed, confident and comfortable. So yes, students are allowed to use washroom even during the class 10 board exams. However, an invigilator can take you to the washroom because many students often use washroom for using unfair means and cheat in board exam. Students must note that the invigilator can frisk them anytime during the exam duration if they found using unfair means for cheating inside the washroom. So, it is recommended to use washroom only when needed.

CGBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

CGBSE 10th Second Board Exam Date 2026

2 Jul '26 - 21 Jul '26

Updated on Sep 17, 2025 12:18 IST

By Md Shahzad, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Overview

CGBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026: The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) prescribes the CGBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2026 for the students. It must be noted that the board is conducting CGBSE 10th exams twice a year from the academic year 2024 and the pattern for both exams are the same. The board releases the CG Board 10th exam pattern 2026 PDF on its website and also prescribe it in the form of CGBSE 10th model question paper.

Students can check the CGBSE exam pattern 2024-26 class 10 on the official website of the board. We also provide the CGBSE 10th exam pattern 2026 on this page. Students can check the subject-wise CG Board Class 10 CGBSE exam pattern 2026 here. CG board 10th exams 2026 will carry a weightage of 100 marks for each subject. The theory paper will be of 75 marks, while 26 marks will be given for the practical. Each paper in CGBSE 10th exams 2026 will be held for 3 hours, apart from which an extra 15 minutes will be provided to students for reading the question paper. Each subject has a different paper pattern depending on the sections and their weightage.

CGBSE Class 10 exams 2026 were held between February 21 and March 13, 2026. Details on the Chhattisgarh board 10th exam pattern regarding the subjects and division of marks have been given below:

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CGBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2025
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CGBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2025

Students should have complete knowledge about the exam pattern of CGBSE 10th exam 2026. CGBSE 10th Exam comprises 100 marks out of which 75% weightage is given to theory and 25% weightage is given for practicals. The duration of the theory exam is 3 hours.

Subject and code	Project marks	Theory marks	Total
Hindi specific (001)	25	75	100
English specific (011)	25	75	100
Hindi general (401)	25	75	100
English general (411)	25	75	100
Sanskrit general (512)	25	75	100
Mathematics (100)	25	75	100
Science (200)	25	75	100
Social science (300)	25	75	100

Until the CGBSE 10th exam pattern for 2026 exam is released, the students can check the screenshot of last year's CGBSE 10th exam pattern below.

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CGBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026: Download PDF

As soon as the CGBSE 10th exam pattern 2026 is released officially, we will provide a direct link to download the same on this page. Until then, the students can download the last year's CGBSE 10th exam pattern here.

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