CBSE Class 10 Board — exam pattern
CBSE · School boards · Yearly (Feb–Mar); two exams from 2026 · checked 2026-10-19
Theory per subject
Written · 3 h · Negative marking: None · 38 questions · 80 marks
80 theory + 20 internal per subject.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQ / competency-based (≈50%) | 20 | 40 | 50% |
| Short & long answer | 18 | 40 | 50% |
Subjects in our question bank
Years available: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in CBSE Class 10 Board?
- Theory per subject: 38 questions, 80 marks, 3 h.
- Is there negative marking in CBSE Class 10 Board?
- Theory per subject: None.
- Who can apply for CBSE Class 10 Board?
- School boards. Held yearly (feb–mar); two exams from 2026 by CBSE.