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    HBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026: Haryana Board Class 10 Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme
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    HBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026: Haryana Board Class 10 Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

    Manasvini GuptaUpdated on 14 May 2026, 12:14 PM IST

    The HBSE 10th exam pattern 2026, framed by the Board of School Education, Haryana (HBSE) guides students preparing for the HBSE Class 10 board exam. The HBSE Class 10 exam pattern 2026 covers all subjects, including Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, and Hindi. It highlights the types of questions (objective, short answer, and long answer), the number of questions, and the marks allotted to each section. By referring to the updated marking scheme, students can prioritise topics and focus on areas with higher weightage.

    HBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026: Haryana Board Class 10 Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme
    HBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026

    Understanding the HBSE Class 10th exam pattern is essential for students as it provides a detailed overview of the Haryana board 10th question paper structure, marking scheme, and weightage for different subjects. Students can access the Haryana board Class 10 exam pattern through the official website, bseh.org.in.

    HBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2026: All Subjects

    In the following tables, the new HBSE question paper pattern 2026 is mentioned for all the subjects. Students can check the detailed exam pattern and marking scheme by going through the section given below:

    HBSE Class 10 Maths Exam Pattern 2026

    The HBSE Class 10 Maths paper consists of 38 questions totalling 80 marks, including objective questions (20 marks), very short (10 marks), short (18 marks), long (20 marks), and source-based questions (12 marks). Internal choices are provided in select sections. Check the table given below for complete details.

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    HBSE Class 10 Mathematics Exam Pattern 2026

    Type of Question

    Marks

    No. Of questions

    Description

    Total Marks

    Objective Questions

    1

    20

    12 MCQ’s,

    3 one-word answer,

    3 fill in the blanks, and

    2 Assertion-Reason questions

    20

    Very Short Answer Type Questions


    2


    5

    Internal choice will be given in any two questions.


    10

    Short Answer Type

    Questions

    3

    6

    Internal choice will be given in any two questions.

    18

    Long Answer Type Questions

    5

    4

    Internal choice will be given in all questions.

    20

    Source-Based Questions


    4


    3

    3 Source-based/case-based/passage-based/integrated units of assessment 4 marks each


    12

    Total

    38


    80

    HBSE Class 10 English Exam Pattern 2026

    The HBSE Class 10 English exam pattern 2026 is tailored to evaluate students' proficiency in reading, writing, grammar, and literature. The exam comprises four sections: Reading Skills (20 marks), Grammar (10 marks), Writing Skills (10 marks), and Literature (40 marks). Questions range from MCQs to descriptive formats, with options provided in certain sections. The total exam is 80 marks. Check the table given below to know the complete details

    HBSE Class 10 English Exam Pattern 2026

    Sections

    Description & Type of Questions

    Number of

    Questions

    Marks

    Total

    Marks

    Section-A

    Reading Skills

    2 Unseen Passages (without internal choice), having 5 MCQs & 5 Objective Questions each

    2 with 20 Sub-Parts

    1 mark each

    20

    Section-B Grammar

    Punctuation Marks, Articles, Tenses, Reported Speech, Modals, Simple, Compound & Complex sentences, Clauses, Non-Finites, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, Figures of Speech

    (Attempt any 10 out of 12 MCQs)

    10

    1 mark each

    10

    Section-C Writing Skills

    a) Applications/ Letters (with internal choice)

    b) Story Writing/ Report Writing /Description of Events, incidents/Paragraph Writing/ Advertisements/

    Interview/Conversation (with internal choice)

    1


    1

    5


    5

    10

    Section-D

    (First Flight,

    Main Reader Literature)

    40 Marks


    * Passage for comprehension having 5 Objective questions ( with internal choice)

    1

    5

    5

    *Short Answer Type Questions

    (Attempt any 2 out of 4 questions)

    2

    3

    6

    *Essay Type Question (with internal choice)

    1

    6

    6

    Poem

    *Stanza for comprehension having 5

    objective questions (with internal choice)

    * Short Answer Type Questions

    Attempt any 2 out of 4 questions)

    1



    2

    5



    3

    6



    Footprints without Feet: -

    * Short Answer Type Questions

    (Attempt any 2 out of 4 questions)

    *Essay Type Question ( with internal choice)




    2




    3

    6


    1


    6

    6

    HBSE Class 10 Hindi Paper Pattern 2026

    The HBSE Class 10 Hindi exam paper includes essay-type questions (3 questions, 15 marks), short answer questions (4 questions, 12 marks), very short answers (12 questions, 24 marks), and objective questions (29 questions, 29 marks). The exam comprises a total of 48 questions for 80 marks. Check the table below to know complete details.

    Haryana Board Hindi Class 10 Exam Pattern 2026

    Types of Questions

    Marks

    Number of Questions

    Total Marks

    Essay-type questions

    5

    3

    15

    Short answer type questions

    3

    4

    12

    Very short answer-type questions

    2

    12

    24

    Objective-type questions

    1

    29

    29

    Total


    48

    80

    HBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern 2026

    The HBSE Class 10 Social Science exam pattern for 2026 ensures a balanced evaluation across various sections. The paper is divided into essay, short, and very short-answer questions, along with objective, case study, and map-based questions. Check the table below to know the complete details.

    HBSE Class 10 Sst Exam Pattern 2026

    Type of Question

    Marks

    Number

    Description

    Total Marks

    Essay Type Questions

    5

    3

    Internal options will be given in all the questions. One question

    from each section, viz. History, Geography, Pol. Sc

    15

    Short Answer Type Questions

    3

    4

    Write any three points. No. of questions (History-1, Geog.-1, Pol.Sc.-1, Eco-1 )

    12

    Very Short Answer Type Questions

    2

    8

    Write any 2 points. No. of questions (History-2, Geog.-2, Pol.Sc.-2, and Eco.-2)

    16

    Objective Type Questions

    1

    20

    History-6 Marks, Geog-3 Marks, Pol. Sc.-7 Marks Economics-4

    • 12 Multiple Choice Questions 03 One Word Answer

    • 03 Fill in the blanks

    • 02 Assertion Reason-Based Questions

    20

    Case Study-Based Questions

    3

    4

    Questions will be based on the given case study from Pol. Sc., Geography, History and Economics. Each will comprise 3 questions for 01 mark

    12

    Map Skill-Based Questions

    5(2+3)

    1

    One location-based question consists of two section “A” and “B”, which will be asked from History and Geography. (History-2, Geography-3)

    5

    Total

    40


    80

    HBSE Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2026

    The HBSE Class 10 Science paper is of 60 marks, which will include 15 objective questions (1 mark each), 6 very short answer questions (2 marks each), 6 short answer questions (3 marks each), and 3 essay-type questions (5 marks each). Internal choices are provided in selected sections as well. Check the table given below to know the details.

    Haryana Board Class 10 Science Exam Pattern 2026

    Type of

    Question

    Marks

    Number

    Description

    Total

    Marks

    Objective Questions

    1

    15

    6 Multiple Choice Questions, 3 Fill-in-the-Blanks Questions,

    3 One Word Answer Type Questions,

    3 Assertion-Reason Questions

    15

    Very Short Answer Type

    Question

    2

    6

    Internal choice will be given in any 2 questions

    12

    Short Answer Type

    Question

    3

    6

    Internal choice will be given in any 2 questions

    18

    Essay Answer Type

    Question

    5

    3

    Internal options will be given in all the questions

    15

    Total

    30


    60


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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the HBSE Class 10 exam pattern for 2026?
    A:

    The new HBSE Class 10 exam pattern, includes multiple-choice, short, and long-answer questions. The exams are conducted for 100 marks per subject, with 80 marks for the theory exam and 20 marks for internal assessments. In subjects with practical components, the internal assessment/practicals carry 40 marks weightage and 60 marks for theory papers.

    Q: How are internal assessments evaluated in HBSE Class 10?
    A:

    Internal assessments carry 20 marks, evaluated through periodic tests, practicals, assignments, and classroom activities.

    Q: What is the duration of the HBSE Class 10 exams?
    A:

    Each theory paper in the HBSE Class 10 exams has a duration of 3 hours. 

    Q: What is the question distribution pattern in HBSE Class 10 exams?
    A:

    The question paper comprises objective-type, short-answer, and long-answer questions, divided into different sections.

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    Hello,

    If you are looking for the HBSE Board History question paper 2026, you can download it from Careers360 after the exam is conducted. These papers help me understand the latest exam pattern, important topics, and marking scheme for the Haryana Board exams.

    You can check and download the HBSE

    Hi Student

    The Haryana Board Class 10 Maths examination was held on February 26, 2026. Check out the link below to get the HBSE 10th Class question paper 2026 for the Maths subject.

    Hello,

    The HBSE class 10 data sheet 2026 has not been released yet.

    The final HBSE 10th data sheet 2026 is expected to be released in January 2026.

    You can check this link for more details on datasheet HBSE class 10 2026:

    https://school.careers360.com/exams/hbse-10th

    I hope this answer helps you!


    Hello,

    HBSE (Haryana Board) usually releases its date sheet for September exams in August end on the official board site. The compartment/improvement exams normally run in the first half of September.

    For more information visit: https://school.careers360.com/exams/hbse-10th

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