The much-awaited CBSE Class 10 Science Board Exam 2026 was successfully conducted today, February 25, 2026. The exam was held from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with an additional 15 minutes provided at the beginning for students to read the question paper carefully. Covering key concepts from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, the paper plays a crucial role in building a strong academic foundation for higher studies.
As per the revised exam pattern introduced by CBSE this year, the question paper followed the latest format shared earlier by the board. Students were advised to attempt the paper according to the updated guidelines and marking scheme.
CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key download link is available here. Students can download the question paper PDF along with detailed solutions to analyse their performance, verify answers, and estimate their probable scores. Stay tuned for a quick analysis of the paper’s difficulty level, student feedback, and a thorough expert review of the questions. Bookmark this page and keep checking back for live, real-time updates.
CBSE Class 10 Science New Question Paper Format
The Science theory paper will carry 80 marks and will consist of 39 compulsory questions divided into three sections—Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Each section has questions of varying difficulty levels and formats, such as MCQs, assertion–reasoning, short answer, long answer, and case-based questions.
Section-Wise Question Distribution and Marks
|
Section |
Marks per Question |
No. of Questions |
Question Type |
Question Numbers |
Total Marks |
|
A – Biology |
1 mark |
9 |
MCQs / Assertion–Reason |
Q1–9 |
9 |
|
|
2 marks |
3 |
Short Answer |
Q10–12 |
6 |
|
|
3 marks |
2 |
Short Answer (Diagram / Reasoning) |
Q13–14 |
6 |
|
|
4 marks |
1 |
Case / Experiment-Based |
Q15 |
4 |
|
|
5 marks |
1 |
Long Answer (Descriptive) |
Q16 |
5 |
|
Total |
|
16 Questions |
|
|
30 Marks |
|
B – Chemistry |
1 mark |
8 |
MCQs / Assertion–Reason |
Q17–24 |
8 |
|
|
2 marks |
1 |
Short Answer |
Q25 |
2 |
|
|
3 marks |
2 |
Short Answer / Practical-Based |
Q26–27 |
6 |
|
|
4 marks |
1 |
Case / Activity-Based |
Q28 |
4 |
|
|
5 marks |
1 |
Long Answer (Application-Based) |
Q29 |
5 |
|
Total |
|
13 Questions |
|
|
25 Marks |
|
C – Physics |
1 mark |
3 |
MCQs / Assertion–Reason |
Q30–32 |
3 |
|
|
2 marks |
2 |
Short Answer / Numerical |
Q33–34 |
4 |
|
|
3 marks |
3 |
Short Answer (Diagram / Conceptual) |
Q35–37 |
9 |
|
|
4 marks |
1 |
Case / Practical Application |
Q38 |
4 |
|
|
5 marks |
1 |
Long Answer (Numerical / Conceptual) |
Q39 |
5 |
|
Total |
|
10 Questions |
|
|
25 Marks |
|
Overall Total |
|
39 Questions |
— |
— |
80 Marks |
In short: While the total marks remain the same (80 + 20), the 2025-26 paper is more streamlined, allowing students to focus on each science branch independently.
Check| CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper 2026
Check| CBSE Class 10 Science Answer Key 2026
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