CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Analysis 2025: Student Reactions, Difficulty Level & Answer Key PDF (Standard & Basic)

CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2025: Read this article for a detailed exam analysis, expert reviews, and student feedback on the CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2025. Download the Maths Standard and Maths Basic Question Paper PDFs along with expert answer keys.

Mar 11, 2025, 00:27 IST
Check CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Analysis 2025 & Answer Key
Check CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Analysis 2025 & Answer Key

CBSE Class 10 Maths Paper Analysis 2025: The CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2025 has been successfully conducted today, March 10, 2025, across examination centres nationwide. The exam took place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with students receiving an additional 15 minutes of reading time starting at 10:15 a.m. The Mathematics paper was conducted in a single shift for both Maths Standard (041) and Maths Basic (241).

Initial reactions from students suggest that both the Maths Standard and Basic papers were of moderate difficulty level, with a few tricky and application-based questions. However, basic paper was comparatively easier than the standard paper.

A team from Jagran Josh was present at multiple exam centres to gather live feedback from students and teachers. In this article, we present the detailed paper analysis, student reactions, expert reviews, and updates on the CBSE Class 10 Maths Question Paper PDF and Answer Key for both Standard and Basic papers.

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Video Coverage: Student Reactions from Exam Centres

Our team has captured live student reactions as they exited their exam centres. The video clips provide a first-hand account of how students found the paper, which sections were scoring, and the challenges they faced. Watch Video below for the real-time responses from Class 10 students:

CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2025: Key Highlights

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2025

Board

Central Board of Secondary Education

Subject

Mathematics Standard (041), Basic (241)

Exam Date

March 10, 2025

Exam Timings

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Reading Time

10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (15 minutes)

Mode of Examination

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Total Marks

100 (Theory: 80 + Internal Assessment: 20)

Difficulty Level

  • Maths Standard Paper - Moderate
  • Maths Basic Paper - Easy to Moderate

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CBSE Class 10 Maths Question Paper Pattern 2025

Both Standard and Basic Maths papers followed the same structure and section-wise format. Here’s an overview:

The question paper contains a total of 38 questions, divided into 5 sections – A to E.

Section-Wise Breakdown:

Section

Question Type

Question Numbers

Marks per Question

Section A

MCQs

Q1 – Q18

1 mark each

Section A

Assertion-Reason Based Questions

Q19 – Q20

1 mark each

Section B

Very Short Answer (VSA)

Q21 – Q25

2 marks each

Section C

Short Answer (SA)

Q26 – Q31

3 marks each

Section D

Long Answer (LA)

Q32 – Q35

5 marks each

Section E

Case Study Based Questions (with sub-parts)

Q36 – Q38

4 marks each (1+1+2)

Internal Choice:

  • 2 questions in Section B, Section C, and Section D each had internal choice.
  • All questions in Section E (2-mark parts) had internal choice as well.

CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2025: Section-wise Analysis (Standard)

Section Question Type Student Feedback
Section A MCQs & Assertion-Reason Questions (1 mark) Easiest section, mostly NCERT-based, direct and scoring.
Section B Very Short Answer (2 marks each) Moderately difficult, required good conceptual understanding and clarity.
Section C Short Answer (3 marks each) Tricky, involved multi-step problem-solving.
Section D Long Answer (5 marks each) Mixed reactions — some found it manageable, others found it challenging.
Section E Case Study Based Questions (4 marks each) Slightly complex, required strong application skills .

CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2025: Difficulty Level – Student Reactions

After the conclusion of the exam, students shared their initial reactions regarding the CBSE Class 10 Maths Question Paper 2025:

  • Overall Difficulty Level: Most students rated the Standard paper as moderate, while many students found the Basic paper to be more difficult than expected.
  • MCQs & Assertion-Reason Questions: These were considered easy and NCERT-based, helping students attempt them confidently.
  • Sections B and C: Students felt that these sections required stronger conceptual clarity and efficient time management to complete within the time frame.
  • Case Study Questions: Some students found the case study-based questions slightly lengthy, but overall manageable with a careful approach.

CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2025: Teachers’ Review (Standard & Basic)

  • Teachers found the Maths Standard paper moderately difficult, suitable for average to above-average students.
  • The paper was NCERT-based and closely followed the CBSE syllabus and paper pattern.
  • Some questions, especially in the Long Answer and Case Study sections, required deeper understanding and problem-solving skills.
  • The Basic Maths paper was considered easy and student-friendly, with direct and concept-based questions.
  • Teachers mentioned that both papers were well-balanced and appropriately structured to test a range of learning levels.

Expert Answer Key PDF – Maths Standard & Maths Basic

Our subject experts are working on solving the CBSE Class 10 Maths Question Paper 2025. The answer key for both Maths Standard and Math Basic is available now. Students can download the expert answer key and match their responses to assess their performance and calculate their probable scores.

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Gurmeet Kaur is an Education Industry Professional with 10 years of experience in teaching and creating digital content. She is a Science graduate and has a PG diploma in Computer Applications. At jagranjosh.com, she creates content on Science and Mathematics for school students. She creates explainer and analytical articles aimed at providing academic guidance to students. She can be reached at gurmeet.kaur@jagrannewmedia.com

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