CBSE 10th Science Exam 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the CBSE class 10 Science paper on February 20, 2025. Students appearing for the CBSE 10 Science paper can check the high-weightage topics in this article to score well in the board exam.
Students must note that the CBSE class 10 Science paper 2025 will be of 80 marks and will be conducted for the duration of three hours. The CBSE 10th exam 2025 for Science will be conducted from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm in pen-paper mode. Students are recommended to download the CBSE Class 10 Science Question Paper PDF and sample papers to better understand the exam structure and difficulty level.
Students are advised to carry hard copies of the CBSE class 10 admit card 2025 along with valid ID proofs on the day of the exam. According to board officials, 24.12 lakh students are appearing for CBSE class 10 exams in 84 subjects this year.
CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025
Students can click on the direct links provided below to download the CBSE 10th question paper 2025 and study material related to the CBSE class 10 Science paper 2025. They are advised to practice as many sample question papers as possible and revise their notes thoroughly.

CBSE Class 10 Exam 2025 | Direct Links | Marking Scheme/ Solution |
CBSE class 10 Science exam 2025 | Download | Download |
CBSE 2025 Class 10 Science Study Material
CBSE students can check and download the CBSE Class 10th Science sample paper along with the solutions from the table given below.
Particulars | Question Paper | Solutions |
Class 10th Science Sample Paper 1 | Direct Link | Direct Link |
Class 10th Science Sample Paper 2 | Direct Link | Direct Link |
Note – Students can also visit IE Education’s website – education.indianexpress.com/study-material to download CBSE class 10 Science sample papers 2025 and study material PDFs. Check the image of the screengrab below for reference.

CBSE Class 10 Question Paper Pattern 2025
As per the released CBSE class 10 Science sample paper 2024-25, all questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approx. 33% would be provided. While 50% of marks will be allotted to competency-based questions.
Students can check the high-weightage topics in the CBSE 10th Syllabus 2025 for the Science subject provided below.
Unit Number | Unit | Marks |
I | Chemical Substances-Nature and Behaviour | 25 |
II | World of Living | 25 |
III | Natural Phenomena | 12 |
IV | Effects of Current | 13 |
V | Natural Resources | 05 |
Total | 80 | |
Internal assessment | 20 | |
Grand Total | 100 |
For more details related to CBSE class 10th Board exams 2025, students must visit the official website of CBSE – cbse.gov.in.