The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) determines the CBSE Class 10 exam pattern 2024-25. The CBSE 10th subject-wise exam pattern and marking scheme are put up by the board through its official website, cbseacademic.nic.in.
The CBSE 10th exams 2025 are slated to begin on February 15 and students are advised to understand the CBSE 10th exam pattern and marking scheme to prepare well for the final board exams. As per the latest CBSE exam pattern 10th Class 2024-25, the theory papers for all the main subjects will carry 80 marks, while 20 marks will be reserved for the internal assessment. Students should also be aware that the internal assessment includes periodic tests, notebook submission, and subject-specific other activities, which are crucial for scoring well. A clear understanding of the CBSE 10th 2024-25 exam pattern will help students manage their study time effectively
CBSE 10th New Exam Pattern 2024-25: Marking Scheme, Subject-Wise Exam Pattern CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2024-25 Overview
Students can refer to the table given below to get the major highlights of the new CBSE 10th exam pattern 2024-25.
| Name of the Exam | CBSE Secondary Examination 2025 |
| The Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) |
| Examination Mode | Offline |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Total duration for theory paper | 3 Hours |
CBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern 2024-25
As per the CBSE 10th exam pattern of Mathematics subject, the theory exam will consist of 80 marks in total and the internal assessment will be 20 marks. The unit-wise marking scheme is listed below in the table:
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
Unit No. | Unit Name | Marks |
I | Number Systems | 06 |
II | Algebra | 20 |
III | Coordinate Geometry | 06 |
IV | Geometry | 15 |
V | Trigonometry | 12 |
VI | Mensuration | 10 |
VII | Statistics and Probability | 11 |
| Total | 80 |
CBSE 10th Math Exam Pattern for Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment | Marks | Total Marks |
Pen Paper Test and Multiple Assessment (5+5) | 10 | 20 marks |
Lab Practical (Lab activities to be done from the prescribed books) | 5 |
Portfolio | 5 |
CBSE Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2024-25
The CBSE Class 10 Science exam pattern 2024-25 is listed in the table below. The unit-wise marking scheme and topics incorporated in the syllabus are also mentioned below.
CBSE Class 10th Science Exam Pattern 2024-25
Units
| Unit Name
| Marks
|
I
| Chemical Substances-Nature and Behaviour:
Chemical reactions, Acids, bases and salts, Metals and nonmetals, Carbon compounds
| 25
|
II
| World of Living:
Life processes, Control and co-ordination in animals and plants, Reproduction, Heredity and Evolution
| 25
|
III
| Natural Phenomena:
Reflection of light by curved surfaces, Refraction of light by spherical lens, Functioning of a lens in human eye, Refraction of light through a prism, etc.
| 12
|
IV
| Effects of Current:
Electric current, potential difference and electric current, Ohm’s law, Magnetic effects of current, Alternating current, Domestic electric circuits
| 13
|
V
| Natural Resources:
Our Environment
| 05
|
| Total
| 80
|
| Internal Assessment
| 20
|
| Grand Total
| 100
|
CBSE Class 10 Science Internal Assessment Marks
Periodic Assessment = 05 marks + 05 marks
Subject Enrichment (Practical Work) = 05 marks
Portfolio = 05 marks
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern 2024-25
The CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam will include theory questions and map skills-based questions. Go through the CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2024-25 exam pattern below:
CBSE Class 10 History Exam Pattern 2024-25
Topics | Weightage |
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe Nationalism in India The Making of a Global World Sub topics1 to 1.3 The Age of Industrialization Print Culture and the Modern World
| 18 + 2 Map pointing |
CBSE Class 10 Political Science Exam Pattern 2024-25
CBSE Class 10 Geography Exam Pattern 2024-25
Topics | Weightage |
Resources and Development Forest and Wildlife Resources Water Resources Agriculture Minerals and Energy Resources Manufacturing Industries Lifelines of National Economy (Only map pointing to be evaluated in the Board Examination)
| 17 + 3 Map pointing |
CBSE Class 10 Economics Exam Pattern 2024-25
Topic | Weightage |
Development Sectors of the Indian Economy Money and Credit Globalization and The Indian Economy Subtopics: What is Globalization?, Factors that have enabled Globalisation Consumer Rights (Project Work)
| 20 |
CBSE 10th Exam Pattern Social Science 2024-25 - Internal Assessment
Type of Assessment | Description | Marks |
Periodic Assessment | Pen Paper Test. | 5 |
Multiple Assessment | Quiz, debate, role play, viva, group discussion, visual expression, interactive bulletin boards, gallery walks, exit cards, concept maps, peer assessment, Selfassessment etc. through Interdisciplinary project | 5 |
Subject Enrichment Activity | Project Work on Consumer Rights OR Social Issues OR Sustainable Development | 5 |
Portfolio | Classwork, Work done (activities/ assignments) reflections, narrations, journals, etc. Achievements of the student in the subject throughout the year Participation of the student in different activities like Heritage India quiz | 5 |
CBSE 10th Exam Pattern for English (Language and Literature)
The English exam is divided into three sections: A, B, and C. The CBSE Class 10 English exam pattern is mentioned in the table below:
CBSE Class 10th English Exam Pattern 2024-25
Section | Topics | Weightage |
1 | Reading Skills | 20 |
2 | Writing Skills with Grammar | 20 |
3 | English Literature (Ques from textbooks) | 40 |
Total | 80 |
Internal Assessment (Based on Assignments & Projects) | 20 |
Total | 100 |
CBSE Class 10 Grading System 2024-25
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) follows a 9-point grading system to assign grades to students. As per the new CBSE grading system, grades are awarded to students as per their marks in the CBSE 10th exam. The following is a nine-point scoring table:
CBSE Grading System for Class 10
Grades | Particulars |
A-1 | Top 1/8th of the passed candidates |
A-2 | Next 1/8th of the passed candidates |
B-1 | Next 1/8th of the passed candidates |
B-2 | Next 1/8th of the passed candidates |
C-1 | Next 1/8th of the passed candidates |
C-2 | Next 1/8th of the passed candidates |
D-1 | Next 1/8th of the passed candidates |
D-2 | Next 1/8th of the passed candidates |
E* | *Essential Repeat |
Also, Check - CBSE Results 2025
