Ruchi Verma We all have gone through this time of the year once in our life when we are getting ready for the 10th CBSE board exam. A tentative datasheet has been announced by CBSE and exams will be conducted between 15 February 2024 to 10th April 2024.
10th CBSE Board Exam paper pattern
Understand the 10th CBSE board exam paper pattern to get prepared:
- Each subject will be 100 marks – Theory – 80 Marks and Internal Assessment- 20 Marks
- Minimum marks need to score of 33% in each subject and overall to qualify 10th CBSE board exam.
- Mathematics, English, Science, Social Science, and Hindi are 5 compulsory subjects that students have to appear.
- The 10th CBSE board exam 2023-24 will be conducted in the offline mode with a duration of 3 hours.
CBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2023-24: Mathematics (Basic)
| Sections in the question paper | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Weightage (in terms of Marks) |
| Section A (MCQs) | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Section B (Short Anwer Type-I) | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Section C (Short Anwer Type-II) | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Section D (Long Answer Type) | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| Section E (Source-based/case-based/passage-based) | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 80 | ||
CBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2023-24: Science
| Sections in the question paper | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Weightage (in terms of Marks) |
| Section A (Objective Type Questions) | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Section B (Very Short Answer Type Questions) | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Section C (Short Answer Type Questions) | 7 | 3 | 21 |
| Section D (Long Answer Type Questions) | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Section E (Source-based/case-based questions) | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 80 | ||
CBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2023-24: Social Science
| Sections in the question paper | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Weightage (in terms of Marks) |
| Section A (MCQs) | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Section B (Very Short Answer Type) | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Section C (Short Answer Type) | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Section D (Long Answer Type) | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| Section E (Case-based Questions) | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Section F (Map) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 80 | ||
CBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2023-24: English Language and Literature
| Sections in the question paper | Weightage (in terms of Marks) |
| Section A: Reading | 20 |
| Section B: Writing and Grammar | 20 |
| Section C: Literature | 40 |
| TOTAL MARKS (THEORY) | 80 |
| TOTAL MARKS (INTERNAL ASSESSMENT) | 20 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 100 |
CBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2023-24: Hindi Course-A
| Sections in the question paper | Weightage (in terms of marks) |
| Reading (Unseen Passages) | 10 |
| Writing and Grammar | 16 |
| Literature | 14 |
| Descriptive Answers | 20 |
| Writing | 20 |
| TOTAL MARKS (THEORY) | 80 |
| TOTAL MARKS (INTERNAL ASSESSMENT) | 20 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 100 |
CBSE Class 10 Exam Tentative Time Table 2024.
| Code | Exam | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 049 | PAINTING | 15-02-2024 |
| 184 | ENGLISH (LANGUAGE & LITERATURE) | 27-02-2024 |
| 086 | SCIENCE | 04-03-2024 |
| 122 | SANSKRIT | 11-03-2024 |
| 402 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 13-03-2024 |
| 087 | SOCIAL SCIENCE | 15-03-2024 |
| 085 | HINDI COURSE – B | 18-03-2024 |
| 041 | MATHEMATICS STANDARD | 21-03-2024 |
For updates on datasheet and paper patterns visit www.cbse.gov.in
There are so many sample questions, the question bank for the 10th CBSE board exam is available check the below links
Also Read: Board Exam Preparation Routine
CBSE 10th Mathematics Question Bank:
It includes a case study, objective questions with answers > Get CBSE 10th Maths question bank
CBSE 10th English Question Bank
Questions from both the first flight and Footprints with Feet along with grammar questions are included in this question bank for 10th English CBSE > Get CBSE 10th English question bank
CBSE 10th Science Question Bank
Download the science sample question bank for the 10th CBSE board exam> Get CBSE 10th Science question bank
There are many other websites that share more sample papers for the 10th CBSE board exam.
Success has no shortcuts and you have to work towards it. How to score well in a broad exam? is the common question that students ask and the answer is to work hard towards each and every subject, maintain a timetable to study, and stay positive.
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Thank you for sharing the CBSE exam pattern and the tentative exam schedule. Since my nephew is in the 10th grade, it will help our family understand the new pattern better. And I too agree with you! Success is the result of dedication and hard work.
This is so useful. My son is preparing to appear for his Class X board exams in 2024. I will share the timetable with him as it will help him stay organized and focused on his studies. It’s important to provide any support and guidance during this crucial time, and having a well-structured timetable can be a valuable tool in achieving academic success.
Very useful for those who are in 10th grade and going to write their board exams, I will share this information with my friend whose daughter is giving her 10th from CBSE board.
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Such a useful post for those who will be appearing for their board exam. This will definitely help them to be more organized and structured in planning there course of action. Thanks for sharing will share it with all those whose kids are appearing for board.