Is the CBSE Class 10 phase 2 exam pattern same for Phase 1?
CBSE Class 10 phase 2 exam pattern is the same as Phase 1. The structure of the pattern is given below.
CBSE Class 10 Exam Structure 2026- Theory & Internal Exam | ||
Assessment Component | Weightage / Marks | Details |
Theory Examination | ||
Competency-Based Questions | 50% (of 80 marks) | MCQs, case study-based, and source-based questions |
Objective-Type Questions | 20% (of 80 marks) | Short, fact-based, direct-answer questions (mostly MCQs) |
Short & Long Answer Questions | 30% (of 80 marks) | Descriptive and analytical answers requiring explanation |
Internal Assessment | ||
Periodic Tests | 5 marks | Regular school-level tests during the academic year |
Practical / Lab Work | 5 marks | Hands-on experiments and practical activities |
Assignments & Projects | 5 marks | Subject-based projects testing application and creativity |
Portfolio Assessment | 5 marks | Overall classroom performance and student participation |
Upvote 
Similar Questions for you
There is no facility for improvement of performance in internal assessment as it is a year-long exercise. Students are eligible for CBSE 10th Phase 2 for Theory papers only.
Students can improve their performance in any of the three papers. All the students must appear in the first board exam.
Students placed in the CBSE Class 10 compartment category in the 2025 examinations are eligible to take the second board exam 2026.
Timetable for CBSE Class 10 Second Board exam 2026 was made available by the board. The exam will be conducted from May 15 to June 1, 2026.
As a rule, for converting your percentage to CGPA CBSE Class 12th, you must divide your overall percentage by 9.5;
i.e. CGPA = Percentage/9.5
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else.
On Shiksha, get access to
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Search from Shiksha's 1 lakh+ Topics
Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts
Have a question related to your career & education?
See what others like you are asking & answering