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.
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Updated on 25th October, 2024 | 3 min read
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CBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2024-2025
CBSE declared the CBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2025 on its official website. The CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2025 has not changed as compared to last year. Students appearing for the CBSE 10th Board Exam 2025 must be aware of the exam pattern as it keeps them updates about marking scheme, exam duration, question types, and other important information related to the exam. It assists students in forming a preparation strategy to follow for the exam which will help them to score highly. The tentative date for CBSE Class 10 exams 2025 to be conducted is between 15th February 2025 and 13th March 2025.
CBSE 10th Class Subjects
| Subject/Category | Subjects | Remarks |
| Compulsory | Language 1 | Choice between Hindi A or Hindi B or English Language and Literature |
| Language 2 | Any one subject from languages other than the one chosen for Language 1, the list has almost 42 language in total | |
| Social Science | - | |
| Mathematics (Basic) | - | |
| Science | - | |
| Elective | Academic Elective | Choice between languages or any other subject |
| Skill Elective | - | |
| Co-scholastic areas | Health and Physical Education | Will be assessed at school level |
| Art Education | ||
| Work Experience in Health and Physical Education |
CBSE Class 10 Question Papers Exam Pattern 2025
| Type of Questions | Weightage |
| Competency based Questions (MCQs, case-based questions, source-based integrated questions) | 50% |
| Objective type Questions | 20% |
| Short/Long answer type Questions | 30% |
Internal Assessments still carry 20 marks weightage as earlier.
| Theory + Internal Assessment (80 + 20) = Total Marks (100) |
CBSE 10th Subject-Wise Exam Pattern 2024-2025
Each subject question paper carries total 100 marks which includes theory and internal exam marks. Students should score a minimum of 33% in every subject and as a whole too in order to qualify the exam. The subject-wise marking scheme is provided below:
Mathematics
- Theory paper carries 80 marks whereas internal exam carries 20 marks.
- Question paper includes 38 questions which are further parted into sections.
- The exam duration is 3 hours.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Type of Questions | Marks per Question |
| Section A | 20 | MCQ | 1 |
| Section B | 5 | Very Short Answer | 2 |
| Section C | 6 | Short Answer | 3 |
| Section D | 4 | Long Answer | 5 |
| Section E | 3 | Case-Based Questions | 4 |
| Total | 38 Questions | 80 Marks |
Science
- Theory paper carries 80 marks whereas internal exam carries 20 marks.
- Question paper has 5 sections.
- Question types include objective type, very short answer type, assertion-reason type, short answer type and long answer type.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Type of Questions | Marks per Question |
| Section A | 20 | MCQ | 1 |
| Section B | 6 | Very Short Answer | 2 |
| Section C | 7 | Short Answer | 3 |
| Section D | 3 | Long Answer | 5 |
| Section E | 3 | Source-Based/Case-Based Questions | 4 |
| Total | 39 Questions | 80 Marks |
English
- Theory paper carries 80 marks
- Internal exam carries 20 marks.
- Question paper has 3 sections including Reading, Writing/Grammar, and Literature
| Sections | Section Type | Total Marks |
| Section A | Reading | 20 |
| Section B | Writing and Grammar | 30 |
| Section C | Literature | 30 |
| Total | 80 Marks | |
Social Science
- Theory paper carries 80 marks whereas internal exam carries 20 marks.
- Question paper includes 37 questions which are further divided into sections.
- Question types include objective type, very short answer type, short answer type and long answer type.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Type of Questions | Marks per Question |
| Section A | 20 | MCQ | 1 |
| Section B | 4 | Very Short Answer | 2 |
| Section C | 5 | Short Answer | 3 |
| Section D | 4 | Long Answer | 5 |
| Section E | 3 | Source-Based/Case-Based Questions | 4 |
| Section F | 1 | Map | 5 |
| Total | 37 Questions | 80 Marks |
CBSE 10th Boards Exam Pattern 2024-2025: Topic-wise Weightage
Students can refer the tables provided below to know the topic-wise weightage for different subjects according to the CBSE 10th Class Exam Pattern 2024-2025.
Mathematics
| Unit | Topics | Marks Weightage |
| I | Number System | 6 |
| II | Algebra | 20 |
| III | Coordinate Geometry | 6 |
| IV | Geometry | 15 |
| V | Trigonometry | 12 |
| VI | Mensuration | 10 |
| VII | Statistics and Probability | 11 |
| Total Theory Marks | 80 | |
| Internal Assessment | 20 | |
| Total Marks | 100 | |
Science
| Unit | Topics | Marks Weightage |
| I | Chemical Substance - Nature and Behaviour | 25 |
| II | World of Living | 25 |
| III | Natural Phenomena | 12 |
| IV | Effects of Current | 13 |
| V | Natural Resources | 5 |
| Total Theory Marks | 80 | |
| Internal Assessment | 20 | |
| Total Marks | 100 | |
English (Language and Literature)
| Unit | Topics | Marks Weightage |
| I | Reading Skills | 20 |
| II | Writing Skills and Grammar | 20 |
| III | Literature | 40 |
| Total Theory Marks | 80 | |
| Internal Assessment | 20 | |
| Total Marks | 100 | |
Social Science
| Unit | Topics | Marks Weightage |
| I | History - India and Contemporary World II | 20 |
| II | Geography - Contemporary India II | 20 |
| III | Political Science - Democratic Politics II | 20 |
| IV | Economics - Understanding Economic Development | 20 |
| Total Theory Marks | 80 | |
| Internal Assessment | 20 | |
| Total Marks | 100 | |
CBSE 10th Subject-wise Marking Scheme 2025 PDFs
CBSE has not released the CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2025 yet. Students can refer to the table below to download the CBSE 10th Marking Scheme 2024 for all subjects.
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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