CBSE Class 10 Exam 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has commenced CBSE class 10th board exams on February 15, 2025, in offline pen-paper format. The board officials conducted the English paper on the first day. As per the given details, over 23 lakh students appeared for the CBSE class 10 exam held at 7,780 exam centres.
According to the released dates, the CBSE 10th board exams for the academic session of 2024-25 will be conducted till March 18, 2025. Students can download the CBSE class 10th date sheet from the official websites - cbse.gov.in, cbse.nic.in. CBSE issued the sample question papers and marking schemes for CBSE class 10 students to provide a broad template to serve as a guide for ensuring uniformity and proper coverage of the curricula. Students who are appearing for the annual board exams can download the CBSE sample papers 2025 at cbseacademic.nic.in.
The CBSE class 10 admit card 2025 was released by the CBSE board officials on February 3, 2025. Candidates can expect the CBSE 10th result 2025 to be announced by mid-May. Once released, candidates will be able to download the marksheet for CBSE 10th board exams from the direct link given here. CBSE 10th exams. Students will also be given the option to appear for compartment if they fail in the CBSE Board 10th exams 2025.
Latest Updates:
- In addition to the proposed schedule for two board exams for Class 10 students starting next year, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released draft guidelines allowing students to take the exam either once or twice. If they choose the latter, they can opt out of specific subjects or papers they do not wish to retake.
- The CBSE board officials will roll out twice-a-year board exams for CBSE class 10 from 2026 and introduce the CBSE global curriculum for 260 foreign schools affiliated to it from the academic session 2026-27.
Students preparing for the board exams can download the CBSE 10th syllabus 2025 and check the exam pattern & marking scheme for each subject by visiting the official website of CBSE board.
Also Check - CBSE Class 10th Study Material
CBSE Class 10 Exam 2025 - Highlights
Students appearing for the CBSE class 10th exams 2025 can check the important details in the table below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Exam conducting authority
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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
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CBSE 10th board exam 2025 datesheet release date
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November 20, 2024
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CBSE practical exam 2025 for class 10
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From January 1 to February 15, 2025
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CBSE 10th theory exam dates 2025
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From February 15, 2025 to March 18, 2025
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CBSE class 10th admit card 2025 release date
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February 3, 2025
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Mode of the exam
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Offline (pen and paper mode)
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CBSE class 10 result date 2025
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To be notified |
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CBSE Class 10th supplementary exams 2025
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To be notified
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CBSE 10th revaluation result 2025
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To be notified
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Official website of CBSE board
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cbse.gov.in
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CBSE Class 10 Dual Exam 2026
CBSE released a draft scheme for the conduct of two board examinations for CBSE class 10 exams. The scheme is proposed to be implemented from the next academic year 2026. Check the proposed datesheet below.
| Subjects |
Dates |
| Maths |
February 17, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – First Phase |
February 19, 2026 |
| Social Science |
February 20, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – Second Phase |
February 23, 2026 |
| Science |
February 25, 2026 |
| Hindi |
February 27, 2026 |
| English |
March 2, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – Third Phase |
March 3, 2026 |
| Other Languages Exams Over |
March 6, 2026 |
| 2nd Exam Class 10 |
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| Maths |
May 5, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – First Phase |
May 7, 2026 |
| Social Science |
May 9, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – Second Phase |
May 11, 2026 |
| Science |
May 13, 2026 |
| Other Languages |
May 15, 2026 |
| English |
May 18, 2026 |
| Rest of the Subjects – Third Phase |
May 19, 2026 |
| Hindi |
May 21, 2026 |
CBSE Class 10 Draft Date Sheet 2026 - Highlights
Students can check the proposed date sheet for CBSE class 10 dual exams for the next academic year 2026 given in the table below.
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Particulars
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Dates
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Examinations scheduled
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Feb 17 to March 6, 2026, (1st Phase)
May 5 to May 20, 2026 (2nd Phase)
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Students registered
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26,60,000
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Total duration of examination
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18+16 = 34 days
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Subjects offered
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84
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Answer Books to be evaluated
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About 1,72,90,000
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CBSE Class 10 Subject Groups for the next academic year
Students can check the subjects groups for the CBSE class 10 exams which will be as follows for 2026:-
| GROUPS |
SUBJECTS |
| Language-1 |
ENGLISH (101, 184) |
| Language-2 |
HINDI (002,085) |
| Elective-1 |
SCIENCE ()86) |
| Elective-2 |
MATHEMATICS(041,241) |
| Elective-3 |
SOCIAL SCIENCE(087) |
| Regional and Foreign languages group |
RAI(131), GURUNG(132), TAMANG(133), SHERPA(134),FRENCH(018), SANSKRIT COMMUNICATIVE(119), SANSKRIT(122), URDU COURSE-A(003), BENGALI(005),TAMIL(006), MARATHI(009), GUJARATI(010),MANIPURI(011),BHOTI(088), TELUGU-TELANGANA(089), BODO(092),TANGKHUL(093), JAPANESE(094), BHUTIA(095), SPANISH(096), KASHMIRI(097), MIZO(098), BAHASA MELAYU(099),THAI(136) |
| Remaining subject group |
ELEMENTS OF BOOK KEEPING & ACCOUNTANCY (254),
TO FIN. MARKETS(405), BANKING &
INSURANCE(411), MARKETING & SALES(412), ELEMENTS OF
BUSINESS(154), RETAIL(401), PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
TRAINER(418), SECURITY(403), AUTOMOTIVE(404),
INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM(406), FRONT OFFICE
OPERATIONS(410), BEAUTY & WELLNESS(407), HEALTH
CARE(413), AGRICULTURE(408), FOOD PRODUCTION(409), APPAREL(414), HOME SCIENCE(064), MULTI-MEDIA(415), DATA
SCIENCE(419), ELECTRONICS & HARDWARE(420), DESIGN
THINKING & INNOVATION(422), COMPUTER APPLICATIONS(165),
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(402), ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE(417), MULTI SKILL FOUNDATION COURSE(416),
FOUNDATION SKILL FOR SCIENCES(421), PAINTING(049,
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (NCC) - 076, HINDUSTANI MUSIC
PER INS(036), CARNATIC MUSIC VOCAL(031), CARNATIC MUSIC
MEL INS.(032), CARNATIC MUSIC PER. INS.(033), HINDUSTANI
MUSIC VOCAL(034), HINDUSTANI MUSIC MEL INS(035) |
CBSE 10th Board Exams 2025 - Important changes
Students can check the important changes made by the CBSE Board given in the table below.
| Particulars |
Details |
| No Percentage or Aggregate Declaration |
- CBSE will not declare overall division, distinction, or aggregate percentages for Class 10 and 12 results.
- This decision comes in response to stakeholder requests for clarity on percentage calculation criteria.
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| No Topper's List |
- CBSE will not release a topper’s list for the Class 10 and 12 board exams starting in 2025.
- The aim is to discourage unhealthy competition among students.
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| Special Arrangements for Students in Sports and Olympiads |
- Special exams will be conducted for students unable to attend regular exams due to participation in:
- National or international sports events recognized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) or Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI).
- International Olympiads recognized by the Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education (HBCSE).
- Dates for these special exams will be announced separately.
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| No Special Exams for Compartment or Practical Tests |
- The provision of special exams is limited to regular written exams.
- Compartment and practical exam opportunities will not have separate arrangements.
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| Objective of the decision |
- These measures aim to promote sports and educational competitions while ensuring fairness in the examination process.
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CBSE 10th Exam Dates 2025 - Steps to download
Students can download the CBSE 10th exam date sheet from the official website of CBSE with the help of the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of CBSE - cbse.gov.in
Step 2: Then, click on the “main website” tab
Step 3: Go to the “Latest @CBSE” section
Step 4: Now, click on the “Circular and Date Sheet for Main Exam 2025” link
Step 5: After this, the CBSE 10th exam date sheet 2025 will appear on your screen
Step 6: Download and save the date sheet for your reference
CBSE 10th Admit Card 2025
Students must note that they must carry their admit card and school ID to their respective exam centres on the day of the exam. They are also advised to read and verify the following details mentioned on their CBSE Class 10 admit card 2025 carefully:
| Student's name |
Name of student's parents |
| Candidate’s date of birth |
Admit card ID |
| Candidate’s photograph and signature |
Exam dates and timings |
| Centre code |
Stamp and signature of school authority |
| School code |
Details of the examination centre |
| Names of the subjects the candidate is appearing for along with the subject codes |
Guidelines and instructions for the students |
CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2025
CBSE introduced some changes in the CBSE 10th exam pattern and syllabus last year. Students are advised to develop a clear understanding of the latest CBSE exam pattern and syllabus to effectively prepare for the annual board examinations. Along with the subject-wise CBSE exam pattern, students must be aware of the following key points related to the exam pattern and marking scheme:
- The paper for each subject will be of 100 marks where the theory paper will carry 80 marks and the internal assessments will be of 20 marks.
- Students need to score a minimum of 33% in every subject and overall to qualify for the CBSE 10th exams.
- The 5 compulsory subjects that students have to appear for in the annual board examination include Mathematics, English, Science, Social Science and Hindi.
CBSE 10th Syllabus 2025
Students must go through the CBSE class 10 syllabus 2025 to adopt the right exam preparation strategy. Since CBSE has revised the syllabus for Class 10 this year, students must be aware of the latest changes and plan for the CBSE exams 2025 accordingly. The syllabus, marking scheme and exam pattern will vary for different subjects. Students can download the CBSE 10th syllabus for their respective subjects from the official CBSE website and refer to it while preparing for the exams.
CBSE Board Class 10 Sample Papers 2025
Apart from going through the latest exam CBSE syllabus 2025 and marking scheme, students are also advised to practise and solve previous year's CBSE class 10 sample papers as much as possible. Solving the previous year's question papers will help the students get an idea of what they need to prepare for the annual board examinations.
CBSE 10th Result 2025
Apart from the official result website, students can check their CBSE class 10th results 2025 through various ways like SMS, Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) or call, DigiLocker, Students must note that the provisional results that CBSE will be uploading on its website are provisional in nature. They have to collect the official CBSE 10th mark sheet 2025 from their schools.
CBSE Class 10th Exam 2025: Instructions for the students
On the day of the examination, students must adhere to the following guidelines and instructions that are clearly mentioned on their admit cards:
- Students must only use blue/black pen for writing the exam.
- Students must reach the exam centre well in time, that is, at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
- No electronic devices like calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches etc. will be allowed inside the examination hall.
- Students must carry the hard copy of their CBSE admit card to the examination centre, no soft copies of the admit card will be allowed or accepted.
- Candidates must not indulge in unfair means/practices while appearing for the board exam as they will be debarred from the exam.
- They must ensure that they are wearing their proper school uniform and carrying their school ID and CBSE admit card to the examination centre on the day of the exam.
