CBSE has declared the CBSE 10th Date Sheet 2025 in November 2024. The CBSE 10th Exams 2025 are to be conducted in offline mode via pen and paper. The CBSE 10th Board exams 2025 will be conducted from 15th February to 18th 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.
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.
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.
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.
Solving and practicing CBSE 10th Social Science Sample Papers and Question papers of the previous years is essential for students appearing in the CBSE Class ..
