PagineCBSE Class 10 Board Exam: Format Guide & Practice Tests
English, Hindi or another language, Mathematics (Standard or Basic), Science, Social Science and optional subjects. Two exams from 2026: February–March (compulsory) and May (optional, to improve up to three subjects).
- 20 practice tests
- Format explained
- Printable answer keys
At a glance
| Who takes it | Class 10 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | English, Hindi or another language, Mathematics (Standard or Basic), Science, Social Science and optional subjects |
| When | Two exams from 2026: February–March (compulsory) and May (optional, to improve up to three subjects) |
| Format |
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| Does it count? | Determines Class 11 stream options in many schools. |
| Official information | cbse.gov.in |
Practice tests in this format
🔢 Mathematics
🔬 Science
🌍 Social Science
📖 English
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CBSE Class 10 Board Exam?
English, Hindi or another language, Mathematics (Standard or Basic), Science, Social Science and optional subjects. Two exams from 2026: February–March (compulsory) and May (optional, to improve up to three subjects). Determines Class 11 stream options in many schools.
What is the format?
Papers include multiple-choice, assertion–reason, case-based and short and long answer questions. Internal assessment carries 20 marks in most subjects. Results of the first exam come in April and of the second in June; the better score counts.
How should students prepare?
Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.
Are these the official exam papers?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.