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Updated on 19 Sep 2025, 11:21 IST
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official Sample Question Papers (SQPs) for the Class 10 Board Exams scheduled for 2026. For students preparing for the board exams, these sample papers are the most crucial resource for understanding the latest question paper format, marking scheme, and the types of questions to expect.
This article provides direct links to download the CBSE Class 10 Sample Papers 2026 and their official Marking Schemes for all major subjects in PDF format.
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Class | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
| Exam Year | 2026 |
| Resource Type | Sample Question Papers (SQP) & Marking Scheme |
| Subjects Available | All (Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, Hindi, etc.) |
| File Format |
Follow these simple steps to download the subject-wise papers directly from our page:
Here are the direct links to download the subject-wise Sample Question Papers (SQP) and their Marking Schemes (MS) for the CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026.
Integrating sample papers into your study routine can significantly boost your score. Here’s why they are so important:
CBSE has introduced major changes in the Class 10 Board Exam Pattern 2026, focusing more on competency-based learning and flexible assessment.
| Component | Details |
| Competency-Based Questions | 40% weightage (MCQs, case study-based, source-based) |
| Objective-Type Questions | 20% weightage (short, fact-based) |
| Short & Long Answer Questions | 40% weightage (descriptive/analytical) |
| Theory Exam | 80 marks |
| Internal Assessment | 20 marks (tests, assignments, projects, practicals) |
| Two Board Exams | Conducted in one academic year (from 2025-26) |
| Grading System | 9-point grading system introduced |
| Sections | Total Number of Questions | Marks Per Question | Total Marks |
| Sec: A | 22 (MCQs) 2 (Assertion-Reason) | 24 × 1 | 24 |
| Sec: B | 6 (Very Short Answer Questions) | 6 × 2 | 12 |
| Sec: C | 4 (Short Answer Questions) | 4 × 3 | 12 |
| Sec: D | 4 (Competency-Based Long Answer) | 4 × 4 | 16 |
| Sec: E | 4 (Case Study-Based Questions) | 4 × 4 | 16 |
| Total | 42 Questions | 80 Marks |
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Studebts can download the official sample papers and marking schemes for all subjects directly from the table provided on this page. They are also available on the official CBSE Academic website (cbseacademic.nic.in).
Yes, these sample papers are released by CBSE and are strictly based on the latest syllabus and exam pattern for the 2025-26 academic session.
The marking scheme provides a detailed breakdown of how marks are awarded for each step of a solution. By studying it, you can understand exactly what points to include in your answers to score full marks.
The CBSE Class 10 Board Exams are typically conducted between February and April. The final date sheet is usually released by the board in December.
