CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern
CBSE Class 10 Examination forms a sound basis for future Classes. Find here the Pattern of Examination followed in CBSE Class 10.
Class 10 Exam Pattern
Class 10 Examination is held in two modes:
- Summative Assessment I: It includes Formative Assessment I and II, and its period lies between the months of April and September.
- Summative Assessment II: It includes Formative Assessment III and IV, and its period lies between the months of October and March.
All the Questions Papers framed in both the modes are as per the Blueprint issued by CBSE.
Compulsory Subjects Covered:
- Science
- Mathematics
- Social Science
- Hindi
- English
Question Paper Details:
| Subject |
Time Allotted for Examination |
Total no. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Individual Sections with Markings |
| Science |
3 hours |
42 |
90 |
Section A: 65 Marks
Section B: 15 Marks |
| Mathematics |
3 hours |
34 |
90 |
Section A: 10 Marks Section B: 16 Marks Section C: 30 Marks Section D: 24 Marks |
| Social Science |
3 hours |
30 |
90 |
Section A: 9 Marks (MCQ) Section B: 36 Marks Section C: 40 Marks Section D: 5 Marks (Map) |
| Hindi |
3 hours |
17 |
90 |
Section A: 20 Marks Section B: 20 Marks Section C: 40 Marks Section D: 10 Marks |
| English |
3 hours |
17 |
80 |
Section A: 15 Marks Section B: 20 Marks Section C: 15 Marks Section D: 30 Marks |
Apart from the compulsory subjects, the students could also opt for the optional subjects according to their area of interest.