CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025: Date Sheet, Syllabus, Question Papers Result, Pattern
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CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025: Date Sheet, Syllabus, Question Papers Result, Pattern

Central Board of Secondary Education 10th Boards

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CBSE will be declaring the CBSE 10th Date Sheet 2025 tentatively in December 2024. The CBSE 10th Exams 2025 are to be conducted in offline mode via pen and paper. The CBSE 10th Board exams 2025 is tentative to be conducted from 15th February to March 2025. The CBSE 10th syllabus 2025 has been released by CBSE along with the CBSE 10th exam pattern 2025 on their official website. Students taking the exam are suggested to access the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly to score well in the CBSE 10th Exams 2025. According to the last year trend, CBSE 10th Result 2025 will be announced in May 2025. 

Latest news: CBSE Board Date Sheet 2025 Class 10: Exam Routine releasing soon at cbse.gov.in

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About CBSE 10th Board Exams 2025

The CBSE Class 10th examination is a critical academic milestone for students. Conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), this examination assesses students' knowledge and skills across various subjects. It is a crucial determinant of students' future academic paths and provides a solid foundation for higher education. Successful completion of this examination opens doors to various streams and specializations in higher secondary education.

CBSE Class 10th Exam Highlights

Features

Details

Full Exam Name

Central Board of Secondary Education Class 10th Examination

Short Exam Name

CBSE Class 10th

Conducting Body

Central Board of Secondary Education

Frequency of Conduct

Annually

Exam Level

Matriculate

Mode of Exam

Offline

Exam Duration 

3 hours

CBSE 10th Board Exams 2025- All that is New!

The CBSE Board has issued several new notices and made changes in rules and regulations for the upcoming CBSE Class 10th Board Exams 2025. 

  • Not announcing percentage or overall division/distinction/aggregate in the CBSE 10th Result 2025: Students appearing for the CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2025 will not be awarded any overall distinction, division, or aggregate. The CBSE Board declared officially through a notice that the percentage of marks will not be calculated or declared in the CBSE Class 10th Result 2025 and onwards.
  • No List of Toppers:  The CBSE Board has also made the decision to not release the CBSE 10th List of Toppers 2025 in order to not create unhealthy competition.
  • Students taking part in sports activities or Olympiads will appear for the CBSE 10th Board Exams 2025 through a special arrangement:  The Board released an official notice mentioning that the students taking part in national or international level sports activities and international level Olympiads can appear for the CBSE Class 10 Exams 2025 through the special exams conducted for them in case they miss the exam. These CBSE 10th Exams 2025 are conducted on different dates. Students appearing in these exams have no chance to appear for compartment and practical exams once they have missed it. This special opportunity is only provided to students taking  part in sports accredited by the SAI (Sports Authority of India) and the BCCI (Board of Cricket Control in India) and the Olympiad given recognition by the HBCSE (Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education).

CBSE Class 10th Exams 2025: Important Dates

DatesUpcoming Events

05 Nov '24 -

05 Dec '24

Conduct of CBSE Practical Exams 2025 in winter-bound schools (Ongoing)
Dec '24Release of CBSE 10th Date Sheet 2025 (Tentative)
Feb '25 - Mar '25Conduct of CBSE 10th exams 2025 (Tentative)
May '25Announcement of CBSE 10th Result 2025 (Tentative)

CBSE Class 10th Date Sheet 2025

CBSE will be issuing the CBSE 10th Boards Date Sheet 2025 in December 2024. The CBSE 10th Exams 2025 is tentative to be conducted from 15th February and 3rd April 2025 according to the previous year trend. The exam will be written in offline mode via pen and paper format. The CBSE 10th Date Sheet  2025 mentions the exam dates and days for all the respective subjects.

Also see: CBSE Date Sheet 2025 PDF Released: Download CBSE Class 10, 12 Exam Routine at cbse.gov.in

CBSE Class 10th Exam Pattern

Students appearing for Class 10 board exams must go through the CBSE Class 10 exam pattern as it gives you an idea of the marking scheme, duration of the exam, types of questions asked in the exam, chapter wise weightage of marks etc. Last year the board increased the number of MCQs and reduced the number of long and short type questions. This is going to be the same this year too.

Each subject has a different paper pattern and marking scheme. Some subjects have practicals while others have only theory papers. Having the CBSE 10th exam pattern will help you plan your CBSE exam preparation better.

Every year the CBSE board reviews the exam pattern and CBSE 10th syllabus before releasing the final pattern online. The CBSE Class 10th exam pattern also consists of the division of types of questions and their marks. This CBSE 10th exam pattern is followed by the board to create the question paper. 

The CBSE 10th paper covers the whole syllabus of theory subjects while the internal assessment segment consists of periodical tests, notebook submission and subject enrichment activities. As per CBSE passing criteria, students must score a minimum of 33% marks in both - theory and practical to pass the papers.

CBSE Class 10th Exam Syllabus

The CBSE Class 10th syllabus is designed to provide a balanced and comprehensive education. The CBSE 10th syllabus 2025 is released for all subjects. The CBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2025 is released in online mode at cbseacademic.nic.in as PDF files. Students can click on the link provided to download the subject-wise CBSE 10th syllabus 2025.

 

CBSE follows the NCERT books for class 10th while creating the board exam question papers. Students are suggested to cover the complete CBSE Class 10 Syllabus as early as possible so that they have ample time for revision.

 

Mathematics:

  • Real Numbers: Euclid’s Division Lemma, Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic.
  • Algebra: Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions.
  • Geometry: Triangles, Circles, Constructions.
  • Trigonometry: Introduction to Trigonometry, Applications of Trigonometry.
  • Statistics and Probability: Measures of Central Tendency, Probability.

Science:

  • Physics: Light (Reflection and Refraction), Human Eye and the Colorful World, Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current.
  • Chemistry: Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids, Bases, and Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Carbon and its Compounds.
  • Biology: Life Processes, Control and Coordination, How do Organisms Reproduce?, Heredity and Evolution, Our Environment, Management of Natural Resources.

Social Science:

  • History: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe, Nationalism in India, The Making of a Global World, The Age of Industrialization.
  • Geography: Resources and Development, Forest and Wildlife Resources, Water Resources, Agriculture, Minerals and Energy Resources, Manufacturing Industries, Lifelines of National Economy.
  • Political Science: Power Sharing, Federalism, Democracy and Diversity, Gender, Religion, and Caste, Popular Struggles and Movements, Political Parties, Outcomes of Democracy, Challenges to Democracy.
  • Economics: Development, Sectors of the Indian Economy, Money and Credit, Globalization and the Indian Economy, Consumer Rights.

English:

  • First Flight: Prose (Glimpses of India, The Sermon at Benares), Poetry (Dust of Snow, Fire and Ice).
  • Footprints Without Feet: (The Making of a Scientist, The Necklace).
  • Grammar: Tenses, Modals, Subject-Verb Concord, Reported Speech, Commands and Requests, Statements, Questions.
  • Writing Skills: Formal Letter, Analytical Paragraph Writing.

Hindi:

  • Kritika: Various literary works including prose and poetry.
  • Sparsh: A mix of classical and modern literature.
  • Grammar (Vyakaran): Sentence structure, verb forms, idioms, and phrases.

CBSE Class 10th Exam Previous Year Question Papers

Practicing CBSE 10th previous year question papers is a must for students to get familiar with the exam pattern, question types and difficulty level. These papers will give you:

  • Frequently Asked Questions: Knowing the types of questions that are repeated will help you to focus on important topics.
  • Mark Distribution: Knowing the weightage of different sections will help you to prioritize topics based on their importance.
  • Time Management During the Exam: Practicing with timed papers will help you to improve your speed and accuracy and to complete the exam within time.
  • Important Topics and Chapters: Knowing which chapters and topics are frequently tested will help you to allocate your study time better.
  • Exam Strategy: Developing a strategy to answer questions like answering easier questions first will help you to maximize your scores.
  • Answer Presentation: Learning how to structure your answers to score better marks.
  • Self-Assessment: Practicing with previous year papers will help you to evaluate your own performance and identify your strengths and weaknesses.

CBSE 10th Admit Card 2025

CBSE Board will be releasing the CBSE 10th Admit Card 2025 in February 2025 first week. Students are required to get their admit cards from the respective schools and carry it on all examination days with themselves. The CBSE Class 10th Admit Card 2025 contains the name, roll no of the student along with exam dates, days, details of the exam centre etc.

CBSE Class 10th Exam Result

The CBSE Class 10th results are typically announced in May or June, and students can check their results online on the official CBSE website. The result includes:

  • Marks Obtained in Each Subject: Detailed scores for all subjects.
  • Overall Grade: Aggregate performance across subjects.
  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): The overall grade point average is calculated based on the grades obtained in all subjects.

CBSE 10th Result Verification Process

Students who are not satisfied with their results can apply for the verification process of CBSE Class 10 results. Students need to fill out the verification application form online on the official website. To apply for CBSE results verification, the students need to pay INR 500 per subject. Once the application form is submitted, the board will check the answer sheets again for missing out of marks while totaling, totaling errors or unchecked/ unmarked questions. After re-checking, the board will inform the students and allow them to request a photocopy of their CBSE 10th result. Thereafter, the students can decide if they have to apply to get the answer sheets and apply for the revaluation process.

CBSE Class 10th Exam Preparation Tips

The following are the CBSE 10th preparation tips which the appearing students should follow to score highly in the CBSE 10th Exams 2025:

  • Read the Syllabus: Read the CBSE Class 10th syllabus thoroughly and make a note of important topics. Cover each subject properly.
  • Plan your Study: Make a realistic study plan and allocate time to each subject. Balance your study time between theory and practical subjects.
  • Use NCERT Books: Stick to NCERT books as they cover the entire syllabus. They are the primary source of questions in exams.
  • Practice Regularly: Solve previous year question papers and sample papers to build confidence and speed. Regular practice helps in better retention of concepts.
  • Revise Regularly: Revision is key to retain concepts and information. Schedule regular revision sessions to go through previously covered topics.
  • Take Mocks: Take timed mocks to improve time management. This also reduces exam anxiety.
  • Ask for Help: If you have doubts, ask teachers or peers to clarify. Joining a study group can also help.
  • Stay Fit: Eat well, exercise regularly and get enough sleep to keep your mind and body ready for studying. Mental and physical well being is important during exam prep.
  • Focus on Weak Areas: Identify and focus on your weak areas. Spend more time on those subjects or topics.
  • Use Online Resources: Use online resources like educational websites, videos and interactive quizzes for better understanding and fun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which conducting body is responsible for conducting the CBSE 10th Exams?

The Central Board of Secondary Education is the conducting body responsible for conducting the CBSE 10th Exams.

When will the CBSE 10th Results 2025 be declared?

According to past year trends the CBSE 10th Results 2025 will be declared in May or June 2025.

Is the CBSE class 10 result declared in 2024?

Yes the CBSE class 10 result 2024 was declared on 13th May 2024.

Is the CBSE compartment result declared in 2024 class 10?

Yes, the CBSE compartment result 2024 has been declared online on the CBSE official website.

How to check CBSE 10th Result?

Students can check their CBSE 10th result by visiting the CBSE official website (www.cbse.gov.in & results.cbse.nic.in).

What is the passing criteria for CBSE 10th Result 2025?

The passing criteria for CBSE 10th Result 2025 is that students need to get a grade above E (a minimum of 33% marks) in every subject (5 Subjects in total) in the main external exams (or compartmental exams) and practical exams.

When will the CBSE 10th Board Exams 2025 be conducted?

The CBSE 10th Board Exams 2025 are tentative to be conducted between 15th February and March 2025.

When was the CBSE Class 10 Supplementary Exam 2024 conducted?

The CBSE 10th Supplementary exam was conducted by the board between 15th July and 22nd July 2024.

Is the CBSE Compartment Admit Card 2025 released?

CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) will issue the CBSE 10th Admit Card 2024 for compartment exams in July 2025.

What are the topics to be studied for CBSE 10th English?

The topics to be studied for CBSE 10th English are Reading Skills, Writing Skills and Grammar, and Literature.

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