CBSE Class 10 Examination 2025 – Complete Details & Latest Updates
Board Name: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Class: Secondary (Class 10)
Official Website: cbse.gov.in / cbseacademic.nic.in
Exam Schedule – 2025
- Theory Exams: 15 February 2025 to 18 March 2025
- Practical / Internal Exams: 01 January 2025 to 14 February 2025
- Result Declaration: 13 May 2025 at 1:00 PM
- Supplementary Exams: 15 July 2025 to 22 July 2025
- Supplementary Result: 05 August 2025
Exam Pattern – 2025
- Total Marks: 100 (80 marks theory + 20 marks internal assessment)
- Theory Paper Question Types:
- 20% Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- 50% Competency-Based Questions (case/source-based, reasoning, application)
- 30% Short and Long Answer Questions
- Internal Assessment Components (20 Marks):
- Periodic Tests
- Multiple Assessments
- Portfolio
- Subject Enrichment Activities
Syllabus – 2025–26
- Subject-wise syllabus PDFs available on the CBSE Academic Portal.
- Core Subjects: English, Hindi (Course A & B), Mathematics (Standard/Basic), Science, Social Science.
- Optional / Elective Subjects: Computer Applications, Home Science, various regional languages, foreign languages, vocational subjects such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
Major Changes & Updates – From 2026 Session
- Biannual Board Exams:
- First Attempt: February–March (mandatory for all students).
- Second Attempt: May (optional for improvement in up to three subjects).
- Best score from the two attempts will be considered for the final result.
- Mandatory APAAR ID:
- Unique 12-digit Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry ID for Classes 9–12.
- Serves as a lifelong digital academic identity.
- Revised Exam & Registration Fees:
- Slight increase in fees from the 2025–26 academic session.
- Strict Attendance Policy:
- Minimum 75% attendance required to appear for board exams.
- Valid exemptions allowed only with proper documentation.
Tentative Exam Schedule – 2026
- First Phase (Main Exam): 17 February 2026 to 06 March 2026
- Second Phase (Improvement Exam): 05 May 2026 to 20 May 2026
Note: Dates are tentative; check the official CBSE website for final updates.
Sample Papers & Marking Scheme
- Available on CBSE Academic Website.
- Includes updated question patterns, weightage distribution, and practice papers.
- Highly recommended for exam preparation, time management, and familiarity with the question format.
Important Links
- Download Syllabus PDF
- Visit CBSE Official Website
- Check CBSE Class 10 Result 2025
- Download Sample Papers & Marking Scheme
Useful Links
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Check Class 10th Result – Link I
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Check Class 10th Result – Link III
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Check Class 10th Result – Link IV
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