What is the new CBSE exam pattern of class 10 Science for all subjects?
You can refer to the pattern listed below for CBSE 10th Science exam 2025:
CBSE Class 10 Science 2025: Topic-wise Weightage
Unit and Topic | Weightage (marks) |
Unit 1: Chemical Substances: Nature and Behaviour | 25 |
Unit 2: World of Living | 25 |
Unit 3: Natural Phenomena | 12 |
Unit 4: Effects of Current | 13 |
Unit 5: Natural Resources | 5 |
TOTAL MARKS (THEORY) | 80 |
TOTAL MARKS (INTERNAL ASSESSMENT) | 20 |
GRAND TOTAL | 100 |
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- The exam will be of total 100 marks, out of which the theory paper will be for 80 marks, while the internal assessments will account for the remaining 20 marks.
- The exam will be conducted offline and
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CBSE Class 10 English exam pattern is given below.
Section | Type of Questions | Marks |
Reading (20 Marks) | Discursive passage | 10 |
| Case-based factual passage with visual input | 10 |
Writing & Grammar (20 Marks) | Grammar questions | 10 |
| Formal Letter Writing | 5 |
| Analytical Paragraph Writing | 5 |
Literature (40 Marks) | Extract-based (Drama/Prose) | 5 |
| Extract-based (Poetry) | 5 |
| Short Answer Questions – First Flight | 12 |
| Short Answer Questions – Footprints Without Feet | 6 |
| Long Answer Questions – First Flight | 6 |
| Long Answer Questions – Footprints Without Feet | 6 |
Total |
| 80 |
CBSE 10th date sheet for supplementary exams will be released in May-June. The exam is likely to be conducted in July.
The doors of the examination hall will open 45 minutes before the time specified for the starting of the exam, i.e at 9.45 am. Students must be in their seats 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the exam. No students will be allowed to enter the exam hall after 10 am.
The benefits of CBSE 12th on screen marking are given below.
- Faster evaluation
- Quick declaration of results
- Minimal errors
- Evaluation may be conducted from schools and centres digitally
- Transparency
As a part of CBSE Class 10 last minute preparation, candidates must focus on revision. They should go through the chapters given in the syllabus thoroughly. Candidates must remain stress free.
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