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CBSE Class 10 Previous Year Question Papers
CBSE Secondary School Examination (Class X)
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)No papers yetVerified 3 Oct 2026
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We haven’t published verified CBSE Class 10 papers yet. We only add papers we can trace to an official source.
About CBSE Class 10
The CBSE Class X board examination is taken at the end of the composite Class IX-X course by students of CBSE-affiliated schools in India and abroad. Since 2026 CBSE has held two board examinations for Class X: every student must take the first (main) exam in February, and a second exam in May lets eligible students improve their scores in up to three main subjects or clear a compartment.
Stages & subjects
- 1
First (main) board examination
Compulsory pen-and-paper theory exams, usually held in February
- 2
Second board examination
Optional, held later in the year, for improving up to three subjects out of Science, Mathematics, Social Science and languages, or for compartment candidates
- 3
Internal assessment
School-based assessment, typically 20 of the 100 marks in most subjects; Art Education, Health and Physical Education and Work Experience are assessed only internally
Language I (Hindi Course A/B or English)Language IIMathematics (Standard or Basic)ScienceSocial Science
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| First (main) board examination | Compulsory subjects (Mathematics Standard/Basic, Science, Social Science): 80-mark, 3-hour theory paper plus 20 marks of internal assessment, 100 in total; students need 33% overall in each subjectCBSE Secondary Curriculum 2025-26 · source |
| Second board examination | Every student must take the first exam; anyone who missed 3 or more subjects in it cannot take the second exam and is placed in the Essential Repeat category; the second exam is open for improvement in up to 3 main subjects and for compartment casesCBSE notification dated 14.02.2026 · source |
Preparing with CBSE Class 10 papers
- Practise each stage separately: First (main) board examination, Second board examination, Internal assessment.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download CBSE Class 10 previous year papers?
We have not published CBSE Class 10 papers yet. Check the official website (cbse.gov.in) for any papers the authority has released.
Who conducts CBSE Class 10?
CBSE Class 10 is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 3 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) — official website
- CBSE notification: Two Board Examinations in Class X from 2026 (14.02.2026)
- CBSE Secondary Curriculum 2025-26 (Scheme of Studies)
- CBSE Academic curriculum 2026-27 page
Last verified 3 Oct 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.