What is the format of the CBSE 10th question paper?
CBSE 10th question paper format has been revised. The exam carries 80 marks theory paper which is divided in 5 sections-A to E. The paper includes around 30-38 questions carrying a mix of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-mark answers.
| Component | Weightage | Details |
|---|---|---|
Competency-Based Questions | 50% | These include case-based questions, source-based integrated questions, application-driven MCQs. This test understanding of real-life contexts rather than memory recall. |
Objective-Type Questions | 20% | Standard objective questions that is designed to assess conceptual clarity quickly and precisely |
Short & Long Answer Questions | 30% | Traditional short and long answer questions is now reduced in weightage |
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Both papers carry the same 75-mark, 23-question structure. Students should check with their school on which level to opt for, based on their plans for Class 11th.
Once released, the sample paper will be available on the official MPBSE website, mpbse.nic.in, under the Model Paper section for 10th Class.
As per the recent pattern, the paper includes 23 questions across MCQ, fill in the blanks, true/false, match the following, one-word and long answer formats.
The exam duration is 3 hours, giving students enough time to attempt all 23 questions across the objective and subjective sections.
The MP Board 10th Mathematics paper carries a total of 75 marks in the theory exam, based on the pattern followed by MPBSE in the 2025-26 session.
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