CBSE Board Exam 2025: The Class 10 Mathematics exam 2025 will follow CBSE’s updated format, catering to both Basic and Standard Mathematics subjects. The marking scheme and question paper structure have been outlined to help students prepare effectively for the board exams.
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics Exam Overview
The CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2025 will commence on February 15, 2025, with English as the first subject. The Mathematics exam, which is a critical subject for most students, will be conducted in two formats:
- Basic Mathematics
- Standard Mathematics
Exam Structure for Basic and Standard Mathematics
Both the Basic and Standard Mathematics question papers will consist of 38 questions divided into five sections: A, B, C, D, and E. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the marking scheme:
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Question Numbers: 1–18
- Marks per Question: 1 mark
- Total Marks: 18 marks
Section B: Assertion-Reason Based Questions
- Question Numbers: 19–20
- Marks per Question: 1 mark
- Total Marks: 2 marks
Section C: Very Short Answer (VSA) Type Questions
- Question Numbers: 21–25
- Marks per Question: 2 marks
- Total Marks: 10 marks
- Internal Choice: Provided for 2 questions in this section
Section D: Short Answer (SA) Type Questions
- Question Numbers: 26–31
- Marks per Question: 3 marks
- Total Marks: 18 marks
- Internal Choice: Provided for 2 questions in this section
Section E: Long Answer (LA) Type Questions
- Question Numbers: 32–35
- Marks per Question: 5 marks
- Total Marks: 20 marks
- Internal Choice: Provided for 2 questions in this section
Section F: Case Study-Based Questions
- Question Numbers: 36–38
- Marks per Question: 4 marks (with sub-parts of 1, 1, and 2 marks each)
- Total Marks: 12 marks
- Internal Choice: Provided for all 2-mark questions
Key Highlights of the Marking Scheme
- All Questions are Compulsory: Every question must be attempted in the exam.
- Internal Choices: Provided in:
- 2 questions from Section B
- 2 questions from Section C
- 2 questions from Section D
- All 2-mark questions in Section E
Practical Exams Schedule
The Class 10 practical exams will be conducted from January 1, 2025, while Class 12 practical exams will commence on February 15, 2025.
How to Access Sample Papers
Students can access the official CBSE sample papers for Basic and Standard Mathematics on the CBSE Academic website (cbseacademic.nic.in). These sample papers provide a clear understanding of the question types and marking schemes.
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