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CBSE Class 10 maths exam 2026 will be conducted on February 17, 2026. Students appearing for CBSE 10th maths board exam 2026 can check the exam pattern, marking scheme and CBSE maths board exam class 10 important topics here.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CBSE class 10 maths exam 2026 on February 17, 2026. Thousands of candidates will appear for the CBSE 10th maths board exam in session 2026. As the CBSE class 10 maths board exam date 2026 is near, students must do smart study rather than hard study. Provided below is the important guidelines for students appearing for the board exam, including CBSE class 10 maths exam pattern, marking scheme to be followed and CBSE maths board exam class 10 important topics.
CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern 2026
Students can check the CBSE 10th maths paper pattern below:
| Section | Question Type | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | MCQs & Assertion-Reason | 20 |
| Section B | Very Short Answer (VSA) | 5 |
| Section C | Short Answer (SA-II) | 6 |
| Section D | Long Answer (LA) | 4 |
| Section E | Case-Based/Competency Questions | 3 |
| Total | 38 |
CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Marking Scheme 2026
The CBSE 10th maths exam marking scheme is provided below:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 20 | 1 mark | 20 |
| Section B | 5 | 2 marks | 10 |
| Section C | 6 | 3 marks | 18 |
| Section D | 4 | 5 marks | 20 |
| Section E | 3 | 4 marks | 12 |
| Total | 38 | 80 |
Now, appearing students must also know the important topics for CBSE 10th maths exam 2026. Algebra, geometry, trigonometry and number systems are among the high-scoring topics in CBSE class 10 maths exam. Students must also practice statistics, coordinate geometry and mensuration to score good marks in the examination.
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