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Board Exams 10th Class

Last updated date: 23rd Apr 2024

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a prestigious national-level educational board that administers Class 10 and Class 12 exams in India and overseas. The CBSE's primary functions are to prescribe academic syllabi, organize test schedules, create question papers and declare results.

CBSE is India's sole board with a pan-India and international presence, serving over 25,000 schools in India and 26 other countries. These schools include Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, private independent schools (self-financed) and government schools in Delhi, Chandigarh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

The board operates via a network of ten regional offices, ensuring effective administration and cooperation. These offices are located in Delhi, Chennai and Guwahati.

Every year, CBSE updates and issues the date sheet, syllabus and examination norms to ensure high educational standards and uniformity across its affiliated schools. The board is committed to delivering outstanding education and creating a well-rounded learning environment that prepares students for higher education and professional careers.

Scroll down to explore more detailed insights about the CBSE Board 2025.

CBSE 10th: Overview

Key Point	Details
Total Marks per Subject	100 marks (80 marks for theory, 20 marks for internal assessments)
Passing Criteria	Minimum of 33% required in each subject and overall to qualify
Subjects	Mathematics, English, Science, Social Science, language 1, language 2 and additional subject
Syllabus Coverage	Entire syllabus of Class 10 for each subject
Mode of Examination	Offline
Duration of Each Exam	3 hours

CBSE Class 10th Exam Pattern 2025

Component	Details
Competency-Based Questions	50% (includes MCQs, source-based questions, case study-based questions, etc.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	20%
Short/Long Answer Type Questions	30%
Objective of Revised Pattern	Focus on understanding concepts rather than rote learning
Study Recommendation	Students should refer to the latest CBSE 10th syllabus 2025 to prepare for the board exams

CBSE Class 10th Admit Card

CBSE releases Admit Cards for students taking the Class 10th board exams around a month before the exams begin. These admission cards are provided by the students' respective schools. The admission card comprises the following details:

Student’s Name

Roll Number

Exam Timings

Exam Centre Details

Date-wise Exam Schedule

Exam Guidelines

CBSE Class 10th Result 2025

FAQs CLASS 10th

When will the CBSE Class 10th Board Exams 2025 be conducted?

The CBSE Class 10th Board Exams 2025 will likely be held in March-April 2025. The examination dates, however, will be announced through the official CBSE portal before the exam dates.

What is the passing criteria for the CBSE Class 10th exam?