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CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2025: Download Latest CBSE 10th Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme PDF

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. 

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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/CategorySubjectsRemarks
CompulsoryLanguage 1Choice between Hindi A or Hindi B or English Language and Literature
Language 2Any 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-
ElectiveAcademic ElectiveChoice between languages or any other subject
Skill Elective-
Co-scholastic areasHealth and Physical EducationWill be assessed at school level
Art Education
Work Experience in Health and Physical Education

CBSE Class 10 Question Papers Exam Pattern 2025

Type of QuestionsWeightage
Competency based Questions (MCQs, case-based questions, source-based integrated questions)50%
Objective type Questions20%
Short/Long answer type Questions30%

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 QuestionsType of QuestionsMarks per Question
Section A20MCQ1
Section B5Very Short Answer2
Section C6Short Answer3
Section D4Long Answer5
Section E3Case-Based Questions4
Total38 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 QuestionsType of QuestionsMarks per Question
Section A20MCQ1
Section B6Very Short Answer2
Section C7Short Answer3
Section D3Long Answer5
Section E3Source-Based/Case-Based Questions4
Total39 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
SectionsSection TypeTotal Marks
Section AReading20
Section BWriting and Grammar30
Section CLiterature30
Total80 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 QuestionsType of QuestionsMarks per Question
Section A20MCQ1
Section B4Very Short Answer2
Section C5Short Answer3
Section D4Long Answer5
Section E3Source-Based/Case-Based Questions4
Section F1Map5
Total37 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

UnitTopicsMarks Weightage
INumber System6
IIAlgebra20
IIICoordinate Geometry6
IVGeometry15
VTrigonometry12
VIMensuration10
VIIStatistics and Probability11
Total Theory Marks80
Internal Assessment20
Total Marks100

Science

UnitTopicsMarks Weightage
IChemical Substance - Nature and Behaviour25
IIWorld of Living25
IIINatural Phenomena12
IVEffects of Current13
VNatural Resources5
Total Theory Marks80
Internal Assessment20
Total Marks100

English (Language and Literature)

UnitTopicsMarks Weightage
IReading Skills20
IIWriting Skills and Grammar20
IIILiterature40
Total Theory Marks80
Internal Assessment20
Total Marks100

Social Science

UnitTopicsMarks Weightage
IHistory - India and Contemporary World II20
IIGeography - Contemporary India II20
IIIPolitical Science - Democratic Politics II20
IVEconomics - Understanding Economic Development20
Total Theory Marks80
Internal Assessment20
Total Marks100

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.

ArabicAssameseBengali
Carnatic Melodic InstrumentCarnatic Music PercussionCarnatic Music Vocal
Computer ApplicationElements Book Keeping AccountancyElements Business
English CommEnglish Lang & LitFrench
GermanGujaratiGurung
Hindi Course A Hindi Course BHindustani Melodic Instrument
Hindustani Music Percussion Hindustani Music VocalHome Science
JapaneseKannadaKashmiri
KokborokLepchaLimboo
MalayalamManipuriMarathi
Maths BasicMaths StandardMizo
NCCNepali Odia
PaintingRAIRussian
Sanskrit-CommunicativeScienceSanskrit
Sindhi Social ScienceTibetan
TamangTamil Spanish
Telugu AndhraUrdu AUrdu B

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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