2025-26 CBSE Class 10th Science Sample Paper Available for Download (Both English and Hindi Versions)
CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025-26 Released
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made available the CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025-26 for the academic session. This comprehensive sample paper is applicable for Half-Yearly, Pre-Board, and Board Exams.
The paper is divided into five sections, each focusing on different aspects of Science:
- Section A (20 marks): This section consists of 16 Multiple Choice Questions and 4 Assertion-Reasoning questions. The questions range from identifying the correct combination of function and part of the brain, to identifying the products formed after the breakdown of glucose in our muscle cells when there is a lack of oxygen.
- Section B (12 marks): This section includes 6 Short Answer questions, testing students' understanding of various Science concepts.
- Section C (21 marks): This section comprises 7 Short Answer questions, each carrying 3 marks. These questions require a more detailed response than those in Section B.
- Section D (15 marks): This section contains 3 Long Answer questions, each worth 5 marks. These questions aim to test students' ability to explain complex Science phenomena.
- Section E (12 marks): This section includes 3 Case/Source-based questions, each worth 4 marks. These questions test students' ability to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios.
The total marks for the Science question paper are 80. The sample paper is available in both English and Hindi mediums for selected subjects. It comes with a detailed marking scheme outlining step-wise mark allocation and suggested answers to guide students in exam preparation.
The sample paper is a valuable tool for students preparing for the CBSE Class 10 Science board exams 2025-26. It helps students understand the question paper format, prioritise important topics, and provides clues on concept-driven and high-yield questions that test both understanding and real-life applications.
The sample paper PDF and marking scheme can be downloaded free from CBSE's official academic website and educational portals like Jagran Josh and Shiksha. The answer key to the CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025-26 in both English and Hindi is also available for download as a PDF.
Additional links to CBSE Class 10th Sample Papers 2025-26 and CBSE Class 12th Sample Papers 2025-26 have been provided.
[1] Central Board of Secondary Education. (n.d.). CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025-26. Retrieved from CBSE's official academic website
[2] Jagran Josh. (n.d.). CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025-26. Retrieved from Jagran Josh
[3] Shiksha. (n.d.). CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025-26. Retrieved from Shiksha
[4] Central Board of Secondary Education. (n.d.). CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025-26 in Hindi. Retrieved from CBSE's official academic website
[5] Jagran Josh. (n.d.). CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025-26 in Hindi. Retrieved from Jagran Josh
[6] Shiksha. (n.d.). CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025-26 in Hindi. Retrieved from Shiksha
- To excel in the CBSE Class 10 Science board exams 2025-26, students are recommended to delve into the education-and-self-development avenues provided by the CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025-26, which is accessible on CBSE's official academic website, Jagran Josh, and Shiksha.
- The CBSE Class 10 Science Sample Paper 2025-26 offers a learning opportunity for students to comprehend the question paper format, prioritize important topics, and prepare effectively for their exams.