CBSE Class 10th Computer Applications Sample Paper 2025-26: Download FREE PDF

Last Updated: Feb 25, 2026, 17:27 IST

CBSE Class 10th Computer Application Sample Paper 2025-26 is available here. The Computer Applications exam is scheduled to be held on 27th February, and as the exam approaches, students should start solving the latest sample paper for better preparation. Practising the sample paper will help students understand the exam pattern, important topics, and improve their confidence before the board exam.

CBSE Class 10th Computer Applications Sample Paper 2025-26
CBSE Class 10th Computer Applications Sample Paper 2025-26

CBSE Class 10th Computer Application Sample Paper 2025-26 is available here. The Computer Applications board exam is scheduled to be held on 27th February, and as the exam approaches, students should focus on revising key concepts and practising the latest sample paper.

Solving the CBSE Class 10th Computer Applications sample paper will help students understand the updated exam pattern, types of questions, and marking distribution. Along with the question paper, the detailed marking scheme is also provided to guide students on step-wise answer writing, mark allocation, and presentation style.

Regular practice of the sample paper will boost confidence, improve time management skills, and help students perform better in the final board examination. Check this article to download the CBSE Class 10th Computer Applications Sample Paper 2025-26 PDF.

CBSE Class 10 Computer Applications Sample Paper 2025-26: Highlights

To help students prepare effectively for the upcoming board and half-yearly exams, CBSE has released subject-wise sample papers along with marking schemes. Below are the key details you need to know:

Feature

Details

Released by

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

For Academic Session

2025-26

Applicable for

CBSE Class 10  Half-Yearly, Pre-Board & Board Exams in 2025-26

Subjects Covered

Computer Science

Medium

English and Hindi (for selected subjects)

Includes

Sample Question Paper + Detailed Marking Scheme

Availability

Downloadable in PDF format

CBSE Class 10 Computer Applications Sample Paper 2025-26: FREE PDF Download

Students can check the science sample question paper below, along with its answers.

General Instructions:

1) This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E. 

2) All Questions are compulsory. However, internal choices have been provided in some of the questions. 

3) Section A has 12 questions carrying 01 mark each. 

4) Section B has 7 Short Answer (SA-I) type questions carrying 02 marks each. 

5) Section C has 4 Short Answer (SA-II) type questions carrying 03 marks each. 

6) Section D has 1 Long Answer (LA) type question carrying 04 marks. 

7) Section E has 2 source-based/Case-based /passage-based Questions carrying 04 marks each.

Q No.

Section-A (12 x 1 = 12 Marks)

This section contains 12 multiple-choice questions carrying 01 mark each.

Marks

1

Which of the following is NOT a web service?

(A) Sending an email via a webmail client

(B) Making online transactions through a banking portal

(C) Sharing files through Bluetooth

(D) Conducting online classes for students

1

2

What does TCP/IP stands for?

(A) Transmission Control Program/Internet Protocol

(B) Transfer Control Program/Internet Protocol

(C) Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Provider

(D) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

1

3

Information retrieval refers to the process of:

(A) Locating and accessing information through search engines

(B) Sending and receiving emails using different email protocols

(C) Transferring files from one device to another using protocols

(D) Fetching web pages from a server

1

4

Which of the following is an attribute of the <body> tag?

(A) vlink

(B) face

(C) color

(D) font-size

1

5

In HTML, the bgcolor attribute is used to

(A) Set the background color of the webpage

(B) Set the text color of the webpage

(C) Set the background image of the webpage

(D) Set the background text of the webpage

1

 

6

Which of the following is the use of VoIP technology?

(A) Transmitting multimedia content over the internet

(B) Sending and receiving emails

(C) Making voice calls over the internet

(C) Hosting websites on servers

1

7

Which of the following best describes the main responsibility of a web server?

(A) Storing files on a local device

(B) Transmitting data across the internet

(C) Hosting websites and delivering content to web browsers

(D) Encrypting files to ensure secure transfer

1

8

The digital divide refers to:

(A) The difference in privacy laws across different countries

(B) The gap between those who have access to digital devices and those who do not

(C) The issue of intellectual property rights in the digital world

(D) The security measures taken to protect digital transactions in e-commerce

1

9

Which of the following is a characteristic of open-source software?

(A) It is free of cost and can be modified by anyone.

(B) It is free of cost, but cannot be modified.

(C) It requires a fee for usage and modification.

(D) It is available for purchase and cannot be shared.

1

10

Rahul wants to access another computer system remotely. Which protocol should he use?

(A) SMTP

(B) POP3

(C) HTTP

(D) TELNET

1

 

Q-11 and Q-12 are Assertion (A) and Reason (R) Type questions. Choose the correct option as:

(A) Both A and R are True, and R correctly explains A.

(B) Both A and R are True, but R does not correctly explain A.

(C) A is True, but R is False.

(D) A is False, but R is True.

 

11

Assertion (A):. FTP is used for transferring files over a network.

Reason (R): FTP encrypts all file transfers for secure communication.

1

12

Assertion (A): When we enter the URL of a website in the address bar, the web browser retrieves the web page from a web server.

Reason (R): The web browser uses the HTTP protocol to interact with web servers and retrieve web pages.

1

Q No.

Section-B (7X2 = 14 Marks)

This section contains 07 Short Answer type questions carrying 02 marks each.

13

What is the importance of comments? Write the syntax for writing comments in an HTML page.

14. 

A. Sanaya, a Class X student, enjoys learning through online platforms. What is this approach of studying called? Mention any two advantages of using this approach. 

OR 

B. What do you understand by the term web address? How is it different from an email address? 

15. 

Aarav is designing a webpage and wants to set the background colour and text colour. Write code to achieve this using HTML attributes.

16. 

A. Explain the purpose of the rowspan and colspan attributes in an HTML table. Provide an example. 

OR 

B. Shruti wants to create a numbered list on her webpage. Explain the purpose of the type and start attributes in the tag with an example. 

17. 

What is the purpose of a Hyperlink in an HTML Page? Explain the use of the href attribute with an example.

To get the full PDF, students can check the link below: 

CBSE Class 10th Computer Applications Sample Paper 2025-26: Download FREE PDF

CBSE Class 10th Computer Applications Sample Paper Marking Scheme and Answer Key 2025-26: Download FREE PDF

If students want to get the answer key along with the marking scheme, they can directly check the link below: 

CBSE Class 10th Computer Applications Sample Paper Marking Scheme and Answer Key 2025-26: Download FREE PDF

CBSE Class 10 Datesheet 2026

Check the following table for CBSE Class 10 Datesheet 2026 for better clarity:

Date

Day

Time

Subject Code(s)

Subject

17 Feb 2026

Tuesday

10:30 AM–1:30 PM

041
241

Mathematics Standard
Mathematics Basic

18 Feb 2026

Wednesday

10:30 AM–12:30 PM*

064

Home Science

20 Feb 2026

Friday

10:30 AM–12:30 PM*

407
412
415
416
418
419

Beauty & Wellness
Marketing & Sales
Multi-Media
Multi Skill Foundation
Physical Activity Trainer
Data Science

21 Feb 2026

Saturday

10:30 AM–1:30 PM

101
184

English (Communicative)
English (Language & Literature)

23 Feb 2026

Monday

10:30 AM–1:30 PM

003
004
005
006
009
010
011
089

Urdu Course–A
Punjabi
Bengali
Tamil
Marathi
Gujarati
Manipuri
Telugu (Telangana)

24 Feb 2026

Tuesday

10:30 AM–1:30 PM

154
254

Elements of Business
Urdu Course–B

25 Feb 2026

Wednesday

10:30 AM–1:30 PM

—

Science

26 Feb 2026

Thursday

10:30 AM–12:30 PM*

401
403
404
405
406
408
409
419
411
413
420
421
422

Retail
Security
Automotive
Introduction to Financial Markets
Tourism
Agriculture
Food Production
Front Office Operations
Banking & Insurance
Health Care, Apparel
Electronics & Hardware
Foundation Skill for Sciences
Design Thinking & Innovation

27 Feb 2026

Friday

 

165
402
417

Computer Applications
Information Technology
AI

28 Feb 2026

Saturday

10:30 AM–1:30 PM

016
119
122
131
132
133
134

Sanskrit (Communicative)
Sanskrit
Rai
Gurung
Tamang
Sherpa

2 Mar 2026

Monday

10:30 AM–1:30 PM

002, 085

Hindi Course-A; Hindi Course-B

3 Mar 2026 (Exam Rescheduled for 11 Mar 2026)

-

-

-

-

5 Mar 2026

Thursday

10:30 AM–1:30 PM

008
012
013
014
015
091

Sindhi
Malayalam
Odia
Assamese
Kannada
Kokborok

6 Mar 2026

Friday

10:30 AM–12:30 PM

049

Painting

7 Mar 2026

Saturday

10:30 AM–1:30 PM

087

Social Science 

9 Mar 2026

Monday

10:30 AM–1:30 PM or 10:30 AM–12:30 PM (Depending on subjects)

 

007
021
023
024
025
026
031
032
033
034
035
036
136

Telugu
Russian
Persian
Nepali
Limboo
Lepcha
Carnatic Music (Vocal)
Carnatic Music (Mel. Ins.)
Carnatic Music (Per. Ins.)
Hindustani Music (Vocal)
Hindustani Music (Mel. Ins.)
Hindustani Music (Per. Ins.)
Thai

10 Mar 2026

Tuesday

10:30 AM–1:30 PM

018

French

11 Mar 2026

Wednesday

 10:30 AM–1:30 PM 017
020
076
088
092
093
094
095
096
097
098
099
254
Tibetan
German
National Cadet Corps
Bhoti
Bodo
Tangkhul
Japanese
Bhutia
Spanish
Kashmiri
Mizo
Bahasa Melayu
Elements of Book Keeping & Accountancy
First Published: Feb 25, 2026, 17:23 IST

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