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CBSE is conducting Class 10 Maths Standard and Basic exams today, March 10, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM across 7,842 centres.
Check CBSE Class 10 Maths paper marking scheme, analysis here. (Image: Getty)
CBSE Board Class 10th Maths Exam: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Class 10 Mathematics Standard and Basic exams today, March 10. Both exams will be held in a single shift from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Before the exams, CBSE released sample question papers and marking schemes for all subjects to help students understand the paper pattern. Here are the important points from the sample paper for today’s exam:
Exam Duration And Marks
- Duration: 3 hours
- Maximum Marks: 80
Question Paper Structure
The question paper is divided into 5 sections:
Section A (MCQs):
- Questions 1 to 18 are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Questions 19 and 20 are Assertion-Reason based questions.
- Each question carries 1 mark.
Section B (Very Short Answer):
- Questions 21 to 25 are very short answer type questions (VSA).
- Each question carries 2 marks.
- There is an internal choice in 2 questions.
Section C (Short Answer):
- Questions 26 to 31 are short-answer type questions (SA).
- Each question carries 3 marks.
- Internal choice is provided in 2 questions.
Section D (Long Answer):
- Questions 32 to 35 are long-answer type questions (LA).
- Each question carries 5 marks.
- Internal choice is provided in 2 questions.
Section E (Case Study):
- Questions 36 to 38 are case study-based questions.
- Each question carries 4 marks and has three parts, with marks distributed as 1, 1, and 2.
- Internal choice is provided in all 2-mark questions of this section.
Important Instructions
- All questions are compulsory.
- Neat and clear figures should be drawn wherever required.
- Use π = 22/7 if the value is not mentioned in the question.
- Calculators are not allowed in the exam.
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CBSE offers two levels of Mathematics for Class 10 students — Mathematics Standard and Mathematics Basic. This allows students to choose the level based on their interest and future career plans.
The Mathematics Standard paper is meant for students who plan to pursue Mathematics in higher classes or aim for careers in Science, Commerce, or Engineering. It has a higher difficulty level with complex questions.
On the other hand, Mathematics Basic is for students who do not wish to continue Mathematics after Class 10. The questions are simpler and less tricky, making it easier for such students. However, both levels follow the same syllabus.
In 2025, around 24,12,072 students registered for the CBSE Class 10 board exams across 84 subjects. The exams were conducted at 7,842 centres in India and 26 countries abroad.
