CBSE Class 10 Maths Question Paper 2026, Download SET-wise PDF (Basic and Standard)
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) successfully conducted the Class 10 Mathematics Exam for both Standard and Basic levels on February 17, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The offline pen-and-paper exam followed the established five-section structure (Sections A to E), covering a mix of MCQs, very short to long-answer questions, and case study-based problems. Following the exam's conclusion, students and parents can now download the complete PDFs of the question papers to cross-check answers and estimate their final scores.
Key Points
- CBSE Class 10 Maths exam (Standard & Basic) was held on February 17, 2026.
- Question papers were distributed at 10:15 AM for 15 minutes of reading time.
- CBSE Class 10 Science exam is scheduled for February 25, 2026.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) successfully concluded Class 10 Mathematics Exam (for both Standard and Basic levels) today, February 17, 2026. The offline pen-and-paper exam was conducted in a single morning shift, starting precisely at 10:30 AM and wrapping up at 1:30 PM. To help students comfortably navigate the questions, question booklets were distributed at 10:15 AM, providing an extra 15 minutes of crucial reading time before writing began.
With this major board exam now officially over, students across the country are eagerly searching for the question paper, detailed exam analysis, and expert answer keys to cross-check their responses and estimate their final scores. To support your post-exam evaluation, we will be providing the complete CBSE Class 10 Maths Question Paper 2026 PDF (Standard & Basic) on this page shortly, along with accurate solutions and a comprehensive review of the paper's difficulty level.
CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam 2026: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Board | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Class | 10 |
| Exam Name | CBSE Class 10 Exam |
| Subject | Mathematics Exam (for both Standard and Basic levels) |
| Subject Code |
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| Exam Time | 10:15 AM to 1:30 PM (15 Minutes Reading Time) |
| Sections | 5 Sections (A to E) |
| Exam Mode | Offline, Pen and Paper Based |
| Exam Date | 17th February, 2026 |
| Official Website |
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Exam Pattern 2025-26
The CBSE Class 10 Mathematics paper for the 2025–26 board exams will maintain the same structure and exam pattern as previous years, applying uniformly to both Basic and Standard Mathematics papers. There are no changes anticipated.
Maths Question Paper Structure
| Section | Question Type | Question Numbers | Marks per Question |
| A | MCQs + Assertion Reason | Q1–Q18, Q19–20 | 1 mark each |
| B | Very Short Answer | Q21–25 | 2 marks each |
| C | Short Answer | Q26–31 | 3 marks each |
| D | Long Answer | Q32–35 | 5 marks each |
| E | Case Study-Based | Q36–38 | 4 marks each (sub-parts 1,1,2) |
Internal choice is available in 2 questions each from Sections B, C & D, and all questions in Section E.
CBSE Class 10 Maths Question Paper 2026 PDF: All SETs
The CBSE Class 10 Maths exam concluded at 1:30 PM, and the question paper for all sets is now available. Students, teachers, and parents can download the question paper PDF by clicking on the link below:
CBSE Class 10 Maths-Standard Question Paper 2026
Maths- Standard: SET 1 Question Paper
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CBSE Class 10 Maths Standard: SET 1 Question Paper, Download PDF |
Maths- Standard: SET 2 Question Paper
CBSE Class 10 Maths Standard: SET 2 Question Paper, Download PDF |
Maths- Standard: SET 3 Question Paper
CBSE Class 10 Maths Standard: SET 3 Question Paper, Download PDF |
CBSE Class 10 Maths-Basic Question Paper 2026
Maths- Basic SET 1: Question Paper
CBSE Class 10 Maths Basic: SET 1 Question Paper, Download PDF (Link Active Soon) |
Maths Basic SET 2: Question Paper
CBSE Class 10 Maths Basic: SET 2 Question Paper, Download PDF |
Maths Basic SET 3: Question Paper
CBSE Class 10 Maths Basic: SET 3 Question Paper, Download PDF(Link Active Soon) |
CBSE Class 10 Maths Basic Answer Key 2026
Maths- Basic SET 2 Answer Key
| Question No. | Question Text | Answer |
| 1 | The sum of the age of a father (x) and three times the age of his daughter (y) is 59. The equation is: | Option (C) x+3y=59 |
| 2 | The 10th term of the A.P. √2, √8, √18,... is: | Option (B) √200 |
| 3 | The value of (sec45∘−cos45∘) is equal to: | Option (A) sin45∘ |
| 4 | One of the possible values of A, for which cos2A=cosA, is: | Option (A) 0∘ |
| 5 | Sun's altitude when a stick's shadow is √3 times its length: | Option (A) 30∘ |
| 6 | Slant height of the largest cone carved from a hemisphere of radius 'r': | Option (C) √2r |
| 7 | If mean is 3/4 times the median, then mode is: | Option (B) 3/2 times the median |
| 8 | Difference of lower limit of median class and upper limit of modal class: | Option (B) 20 |
| 9 | Probability of getting an odd prime number less than 3 on a die: | Option (D) 0 |
| 10 | Values of m and n if HCF(3,99)=3m⋅11n: | Option (B) 1, 0 |
| 11 | True statement for HCF and LCM of two distinct natural numbers: | Option (D) (ii) only (HCF is a factor of LCM) |
| 12 | Which system of equations has a unique solution? | Option (C) x+y=2,x−y=3 |
| 13 | If roots of lx2−mx+n=0 are reciprocal of each other: | Option (A) l=n |
| 14 | If x=−1 is a root of ax2−bx+3=0, then: | Option (D) a+b+3=0 |
| 15 | In the given figure (Rectangle ABCD), the length of a diagonal is: | Option (C) 5 units |
| 16 | In the given figure, if ME||SU, then which of the following statements is correct? | Option (D) |
| 17 | In the given figure, if ΔACP∼ΔDCP, then (value of angle): | Option (B) ∠DCP=30∘ |
| 18 | The Graph of the Quadratic Polynomial is shown in the given figure. The Sum of the Zeros of the Polynomial is | Option (A |
| 19 | Assertion (A) : (√2 + √3) is an irrational number. Reason (R) : The sum of two irrational numbers is always an irrational number. | Option (C) A is true, but R is false |
| 20 | Assertion (A) : The probability of a certain event E is 1. Reason (R) : The sum of probabilities of all elementary events of an experiment is 1. | Option (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A |
To check for more answers download the CBSE Class 10 Maths Basic Answer Key PDF:
Download PDF: CBSE Class 10 Maths Basic Answer Key: All SETs
CBSE Class 10 Maths Standard Answer Key 2026
Mathematics Standard Paper Solutions: SET – 30/1/2
| Question No. | Answer |
| 1 | Answer: Option (a) prime no. |
| 2 | Answer: Option (b) 6 |
| 3 | Answer: Option (a) 48 |
| 4 | Answer: Option (c) 1 |
| 5 | Answer: Option (a) 0 |
| 6 | Answer: Option (d) infinite |
| 7 | Answer: Option (c) |
| 8 | Answer: Option (a) |
| 9 | Answer: Option (a) x-axis |
| 10 | Answer: Option (d) |
| 11 | Answer: Option (b) 4/5 |
| 12 | Answer: Option (d) 60∘ |
| 13 | Answer: Option (a) 60∘ |
| 14 | Answer: Option (d) 35 |
| 15 | Answer: Option (a) 22 cm |
| 16 | Answer: Option (c) 35∘ |
| 17 | Answer: Option (a) 3πd2 |
| 18 | Answer: Option (c) 15 |
| 19 | Answer: Option (c) A is true, R is false |
| 20 | Answer: Option (b) |
Mathematics Standard Paper Solutions: SET – 30/2/1
| Question No. | Question Text | Answer |
| 1 | The LCM of 960 and 240 is: | Option (A) 960 |
| 2 | The natural number 1 is: | Option (D) neither prime nor composite |
| 3 | For any natural number n, 5n ends with the digit: | Option (B) 5 |
| 4 | The number of distinct zeroes of y=f(x) from the given graph is: | Option (D) 3 (The graph intersects the x-axis at three distinct points) |
| 5 | If α and β are two zeroes of a polynomial f(x)=px2−2x+3p and α+β=αβ, then value of p is: | Option (B) 2/3 |
| 6 | If the pair of linear equations : a1x+b1y+c1=0 and a2x+b2y+c2=0 is consistent and dependent, then: | Option (D) a1/a2=b1/b2=c1/c2 |
| 7 | Which of the following sequence is not an A.P. ? | Option (D) 12,32,52,72,... |
| 8 | In triangles ABC and PQR, ∠A=∠Q and ∠B=∠R, then AB : AC is equal to: | Option (B) PQ : QR |
| 9 | The distance of the point A(4a, 3a) from x-axis is: | Option (A) 3a |
| 10 | If cosA=4/5, then the value of tanA is: | Option (B) 3/4 |
| 11 | If 2sinA=1, then the value of tanA+cotA is: | Option (B) 4/√3 |
To check for more answers download the CBSE Class 10 Maths Standard Answer Key PDF:
Download PDF: CBSE Class 10 Maths Standard Answer Key: All SETs
CBSE Board 10th Next Important Exams
The CBSE Board Class 10th Exam 2026, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) began in February 2026. The detailed schedule for the main subject examinations to be held today and in the coming days is given below.
| Exam Date | Exam Name |
| 18-Feb-2026 | Home Science |
| 20-Feb-2026 | Beauty and Wellness |
| 21-Feb-2026 | English |
| 23-Feb-2026 | Urdu Course A |
| 24-Feb-2026 | Element of Business |
| 25-Feb-2026 | Science |
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