CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Sample Paper 2025-26: With the CBSE Class 10 Board exams starting from February 17, 2026, solving sample question papers will help them to get familiar with the latest exam pattern and level of difficulty of questions. This reduces the exam anxiety, thereby uplifting the confidence of candidates. 

Since only a few days are left for the exam, students must practice questions from the model papers to tailor their time management techniques and write answers accordingly. Moreover, analysing the mistakes while solving sample papers will further improve your preparation. 

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CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Sample Paper 2025-26: Overview

CBSE will conduct the Class 10 Board exams in offline mode across centres from Feb 17. The exam duration will be 3 hours. Total questions will be worth 80 marks, divided into short and long question types. Check out the following table for key insights into the CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Sample Paper. 

Particulars

Details

Conducting Body

CBSE

Mode of Exam

Pen and Paper (Offline)

Duration

3 hours

Marks

80

Total Number of Questions

38

Sections

5 (A, B, C, D, and E)

Question Type

MCQs, A&R, VSA, SA, LA, Case Study-based Questions

CBSE Class 10 Mathematics: Marking Scheme

Having an understanding of the sectional weightage for the CBSE Mathematics paper, candidates can manage their preparation accordingly. Students must prioritise high-weighted topics over others. Check below for insights into the marking scheme across sections in the Mathematics paper. 

Sections 

Marks Allotted  

Section A: 20 MCQs

1 mark each

Section B: 5 VSA Questions

2 marks each

Section C: 6 SA Questions

3 marks each

Section D: 4 LA Questions

5 marks each

Section E: 3 Case Study-based Questions

4 marks each

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CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Sample Paper 2025-26: Download PDF

Candidates can download the Basic and Standard Mathematics model papers from the link provided below for free. Start your practice with different types of questions to boost your exam preparation. 

MathsBasic-SQP.pdf
MathsStandard-SQP.pdf