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.Â
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.Â
CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern 2026Â
Students can check the CBSE 10th maths paper pattern below:Â
| 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 | Â | 38 |
CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Marking Scheme 2026Â
The CBSE 10th maths exam marking scheme is provided below:Â
| 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 | Â | 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.Â
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Yes, CBSE will conduct the CBSE 10th board exams 2026 in February/March 2026 in pen and paper format. The board has released the CBSE 10th syllabus 2026 and exam pattern. The classes have begun so you must focus on your studies and plan finishing your syllabus prior to the preboard examinations.
Yes, the board has made certain changes in the CBSE exam pattern 2026. For CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2026, question papers will include 40% MCQs (multiple choice questions). 20% will be competency-based questions and the remaining 40% will be subjective or short/long answer type questions. CBSE Class 10 Science and SST ques papers will also be divided into different sections and students need to answer them accordingly.
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You can refer to the pattern listed below for CBSE 10th Science exam 2025:
CBSE Class 10 Science 2025: Topic-wise Weightage
Unit and Topic
Weightage (marks)
Unit 1: Chemical Substances: Nature and Behaviour
25
Unit 2: World of Living
25
Unit 3: Natural Phenomena
12
Unit 4: Effects of Current
13
Unit 5: Natural Resources
5
TOTAL MARKS (THEORY)
80
TOTAL MARKS (INTERNAL ASSESSMENT)
20
GRAND TOTAL
100