What is CBSE 10th Exam Pattern?

According to the most recent CBSE 10th exam pattern, 20% of the questions will be multiple-choice questions (MCQs), 30% will be short- or long-answer questions, and 50% of the questions will be competency-based (MCQs, source-based, case study-based, etc.). On its official website, the Central Board

CBSE 10th exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam. It comprises 80-mark theory paper and 20-mark for internal assessment. Each paper is for 100 marks. The exam carries 50% competency-based questions which is MCQs, case-based, assertion-reason. Another 20% questions are standard MCQ

The CBSE 10th exam pattern in 2024 (100 marks) emphasizes skills over rote learning. Theory exams (80 marks) now include 50% competency-based questions (MCQs, case-based, source-based) alongside 20% MCQs and 30% short/long answer questions. This assesses understanding and knowledge application.

The CBSE new question paper format involve an increase in the weightage of competency based questions and MCQs. Thus, there will be a lesser number of short and long answer questions as compared to the previous years' exams. CBSE Class 10 exam pattern has been revised in line with National Education