The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the Class 10 Science Exam 2026 will be conducted on February 25, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
With only a few months left for the exam, students are advised to begin their preparation using official CBSE resources such as the syllabus, marking scheme, and sample question papers.
CBSE CLASS 10 SCIENCE EXAM PATTERN 2026
The CBSE Class 10 Science question paper will carry a total of 80 marks and be divided into five sections – A, B, C, D, and E. Each section will test different skills, including conceptual understanding, application, reasoning, and analytical ability.
Here’s the detailed section-wise breakup of marks and question types:
- Section A: 16 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) + 4 Assertion-Reasoning questions – 1 mark each (Total: 20 marks)
- Section B: 6 Short Answer Questions: 2 marks each (Total: 12 marks)
- Section C: 7 Short Answer Questions: 3 marks each (Total: 21 marks)
- Section D: 3 Long Answer Questions: 5 marks each (Total: 15 marks)
- Section E: 3 Case/Source-Based Questions: 4 marks each (Total: 12 marks)
Students will thus face a balanced paper assessing both theoretical knowledge and practical application of scientific concepts.
CBSE CLASS 10 SCIENCE SAMPLE PAPER
CBSE CLASS 10 SCIENCE MARKING SCHEME
For sample papers of the other subjects, candidates can click here.
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