CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Easy to moderate difficulty level, paper well balanced, says students

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Ranjana Thapar, Science faculty at Satya School, Gurugram shares paper review:

The Grade 10 CBSE Science paper was comprehensive and well-structured, covering all major sections of the syllabus. Students attempted all questions with confidence and displayed a strong grasp of fundamental concepts.

The overall level of the paper was moderate. While most questions were straightforward, they required careful reading and sound conceptual clarity to ensure accurate responses.

The Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) were notably tricky and competency-based, emphasizing analytical thinking over rote memorization. The case study-based questions further assessed students’ ability to apply concepts to real-life situations, effectively testing their reasoning and interpretative skills.

The subjective section presented a balanced mix of short and long answer questions. Physics was primarily theory-based with fewer numerical problems. The Chemistry section was relatively easy, featuring several activity-based questions from NCERT and focusing on chemical reactions, properties, and reasoning-based explanations. Biology questions were largely concept-driven and evaluated understanding through diagrams, labeling, and detailed explanations.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Chinar Banga, Head of Senior Years, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad shares paper analysis:

The paper remained closely aligned with the NCERT curriculum, reinforcing the importance of conceptual clarity and textbook-based preparation.

The Biology section was straightforward and fully within the NCERT framework. Students noted that while most questions were familiar, a few competency-based and application-oriented questions, including Assertion-Reason items, effectively assessed conceptual understanding rather than rote memorisation. The MCQs were clear and direct, allowing students to respond with confidence.

The Chemistry section was rated easy to moderate, with the majority of questions derived directly from NCERT concepts and examples. Students who had engaged consistently with textbook exercises and classroom discussions found the section manageable and balanced.

The Physics section was largely theory-based, with fewer numericals than expected. Questions focused more on conceptual explanations than complex calculations, making the section comfortable for most students to attempt. Many students observed that the reduced emphasis on numericals contributed to improved time management during the examination.

Students shared positive feedback about their overall experience. Suyash (Grade 10) noted that the paper was easy to attempt, particularly highlighting the greater focus on theory in Physics. Suhana and Vivaan echoed similar views, stating that the paper felt easier than the pre-board examination and included fewer application-based questions.

Overall, the examination was perceived as fair, balanced, and strongly rooted in NCERT. Students left the examination hall feeling confident and satisfied.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Shikha Nath, Science Teacher, KIIT World School, Gurugram shares paper review:

The Science question paper was moderate and well-balanced, with an overall difficulty level ranging from easy to average. It was designed to be accessible to a wide range of students, catering to varying levels of preparedness.

This question paper consisted of 39 questions divided into three sections:

Section A – Biology, Section B – Chemistry, and Section C – Physics.

Section A – Biology:

The Biology section focused on conceptual clarity and understanding of key topics from the NCERT syllabus. The questions were a balanced mix of knowledge-based and application-based, enabling students to demonstrate their understanding effectively. The MCQ section was quite doable and easy, with most questions being direct and not very tricky.

Section B – Chemistry:

The Chemistry section was well-structured and primarily based on NCERT concepts. Reasoning-based questions tested students’ analytical thinking and clarity of fundamental concepts. The MCQ section was quite doable and easy, with most questions being direct and not very tricky.

Section C – Physics:

The Physics section assessed students’ conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Numerical questions were straightforward and formula-based, allowing well-prepared students to score well. Although a few MCQs were slightly tricky, they were completely from the NCERT syllabus and required careful reading along with strong conceptual clarity.

The entire paper was strictly based on the NCERT curriculum, which helped students stay focused on the prescribed text and concepts. The structure of the paper ensured that both knowledge and application-based questions were included.

The paper tested students’ conceptual understanding, critical thinking abilities, and their skill in articulating scientific concepts clearly and coherently.

As per student feedback, the difficulty level was moderate, and most students found the paper to be well-balanced in terms of question types and topics. The distribution of marks was even, allowing students to attempt every section comfortably. Students were able to complete the paper well within the allotted time, which reflects the fair design of the examination.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Swati Singh, TGT Science, Vidyagyan School, Sitapur shares paper analysis:

The paper was well balanced. Biology and Physics sections across all papers included a mix of conceptual, application-based, and direct questions. Chemistry section was mainly textbook-based. In the optional questions, students were provided with a fair choice, between one easier and one more challenging option. The paper was not too lengthy, allowing most students to complete it on time. Overall, it offered a good blend of straightforward and higher-order thinking questions.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: SANYOGITA DHAWAN, PGT Biology, Science Lead, Manav Rachna International School, MOHALI shares paper analysis:

The Grade 10 Science Question Paper for the academic session 2025–26 reflected strong alignment with the CBSE blueprint and competency-based assessment framework prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The overall structure of the paper was systematic, student-friendly, and academically balanced, ensuring comprehensive coverage of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

The subject-wise division into three separate sections for Biology, Chemistry and Physics enhanced clarity, reduced confusion, and enabled students to attempt each discipline with focused attention and better time management. The layout contributed positively to the overall exam experience.

In terms of difficulty level, the paper was moderate and balanced. It maintained academic rigor without being excessively challenging. The distribution of marks across chapters was proportionate and aligned with the prescribed blueprint, with no undue emphasis on any single unit. The paper successfully incorporated a mix of direct, application-based, and analytical questions, thereby assessing both foundational knowledge and higher-order thinking skills.

Biology was generally perceived as straightforward and closely aligned with NCERT content. Questions were largely direct, concept-based, and process-oriented, making this section accessible and scoring for well-prepared students. Chemistry presented a balanced integration of theoretical understanding and numerical application. Questions from key units required conceptual clarity along with procedural accuracy, ensuring comprehensive assessment of student understanding. Physics, comparatively, demanded greater conceptual precision and analytical reasoning, particularly in numerical and derivation-based questions. However, it remained within the moderate difficulty range and did not exceed the prescribed syllabus expectations.

Overall, the question paper demonstrated a fair and well-calibrated evaluation approach, effectively assessing conceptual understanding, analytical ability, and structured presentation skills. It reflected a balanced and student-centric design appropriate for board-level assessment.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Praneet Mungali, a dedicated educationist and Trustee at the Sanskriti Group of Schools, Pune shares paper analysis:

The Class 10 CBSE Science Paper 2025–26, with subject-wise sections A, B, and C introduced for the first time, was fair and student friendly. Most questions were direct, familiar, and based on standard classroom practice. The subject-wise arrangement helped students maintain focus and manage time effectively. Conceptual clarity was sufficient to answer the majority of questions, with limited emphasis on higher order thinking. Overall, the paper reduced exam-related stress and allowed students to perform confidently and score well.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Shaifali Singh, PGT- Biology, Global Indian International School, Noida shares paper review:

“The Class 10 Science paper conducted on Wednesday was well-balanced and student-friendly. It was completely based on the NCERT syllabus and covered all major units including Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids, Bases and Salts, Life Processes, Control and Coordination, Light – Reflection and Refraction, Electricity, and Our Environment.

The paper included a good mix of competency-based questions, case-study questions, numericals from Physics, and diagram-based questions from Biology. Most questions were direct yet required clear conceptual understanding. Overall, it was fair, thoughtfully designed, and aligned well with the CBSE pattern, giving well-prepared students a strong opportunity to score well.”

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Vineeta Kadwane, Subject matter expert, Lancers Army Schools shared paper review:

The CBSE Physics, Chemistry, and Biology papers conducted today were overall well-balanced and in line with the prescribed syllabus. The papers reflected a thoughtful mix of conceptual, application-based, and competency-oriented questions.

The Physics paper required clear understanding of concepts. While a few questions demanded careful thinking, the paper was manageable for students who had practiced regularly and focused on fundamentals.

Chemistry was comprehensive yet fair. The questions covered all key areas, with a good blend of objective and descriptive types. Students who had revised NCERT thoroughly and practiced writing structured answers would have felt comfortable.

The Biology paper was comparatively direct and student-friendly. Diagram-based and case-study questions tested understanding rather than rote learning. With proper revision, students could attempt it confidently.

Overall, the difficulty level was moderate. For sincere and well-prepared students, the papers were fair and achievable, though time management remained important.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Warsha Sawant, TGT Science, Seth Anandram Jaipuria School Lucknow shared paper analysis:

The Grade 10 Science question paper was largely direct and NCERT/Exemplar-based, with minimal emphasis on higher-order or application-based questions. The overall difficulty level was easy to moderate, making it accessible to students with basic conceptual understanding.

Physics:

Easy to moderate difficulty.

Direct questions from ncert and exemplar. The question paper was balanced between theory and numerical.

Chemistry

Easy to moderate. Balanced question paper, question from ncert and exemplar. Experiment based questions were incorporated.

Biology

The question paper was of moderate difficulty. Most of the questions were directly based on the NCERT syllabus and were similar to the sample papers. A significant number of questions were memory-based, with many repeated or closely related PYQs.

The case study questions were clear and self-explanatory, making them easy to attempt. Several questions were diagram-based and straightforward, which helped students score well. Overall, the paper was student-friendly, and well-prepared students who had thoroughly revised NCERT content and previous years’ questions were able to attempt the paper confidently.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Suryansh Srivastava, Class X student, Witty International School, Udaipur said, “After the Maths exam, the Science paper came as a relief. Most of the questions were direct and strictly based on the prescribed syllabus. The Biology and Chemistry sections were straightforward and scoring, while a few questions in Physics required deeper thinking. Overall, it was an easy to moderate paper that could be completed comfortably within the given time.”

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Tasneem Rangwala, TGT Science, Witty International School, Udaipur

“All three sets of the question paper were student-friendly, thoughtfully designed, and highly approachable, although Set 3 presented a slightly higher level of challenge. The overall difficulty ranged from easy to moderate, with most questions drawn directly from the prescribed syllabus, allowing students to attempt the paper with confidence and clarity.

Each section — Biology, Chemistry, and Physics — was well-balanced and carefully structured, featuring an appropriate blend of competency-based, conceptual, and application-oriented questions. The paper effectively evaluated students’ understanding, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities without feeling overwhelming.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Principal Dr. Alka Kapur, Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh shares paper review:

Students reported that effective time management played a crucial role in successfully attempting the examination, particularly while solving Physics numericals and interpreting complex diagrams. Chemistry and Biology were largely concept-based and closely aligned with NCERT content, making them relatively comfortable for well-prepared candidates.

“Physics required greater concentration and careful attention to detail; however, with thorough preparation, it proved to be manageable,” students shared.

Overall, the paper was considered balanced, with a mix of conceptual and application-based questions, allowing students to perform well with consistent practice and clear understanding of fundamentals.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Parvathy V – PGT Physics and Academic coordinator, Jain International Residential School (JIRS), Bengaluru shares paper analysis:

Review of Science Paper- Grade 10 CBSE

The paper was as per the latest pattern with 3 sections: Section A- Biology for 30 marks, Section B- Chemistry for 25 marks and Section C- Physics for 25 marks. The paper had a total of 39 questions . The paper was a mix of straightforward questions and concept- based questions. It followed the revised pattern, focusing on competency based learning and application of concepts.

Section A (Biology)

The paper is well-balanced and thoughtfully designed. It covered all major concepts from the syllabus, giving students a fair chance to show their understanding and clarity of concept. It is a mix of straightforward and thought-provoking questions, all of which are scoring with proper preparation. It not only tested the knowledge effectively but also ensured critical thinking.

Overall, it was a well-structured, student- friendly, scoring paper.

Section B( Chemistry)

The Chemistry section was commendably straightforward, with all three question sets featuring nearly identical questions. The paper was direct and comprehensive, covering all marks levels, thereby rendering it readily accessible to students. A thorough understanding of the NCERT textbook is likely to have greatly benefited students in tackling the exam.

Section C( Physics)

Physics section was mildly difficult. The MCQ is easy to attempt.The 2 and 3 marks were moderate while the case study urges students to connect and apply. The 5 marks question on electricity in set 1 and 2, requires attentive calculation while in set 3, it is straight application of the formula.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: Dr.Shikha Sharma, HOD SCIENCE, Silverline Prestige School shared paper review:

The paper includes a good mix of competency-based and moderate questions, which assesses the application of knowledge. The paper was average, and the questions were mainly CBSE sample paper-based.

A few questions were direct and easy to answer. The MCQs and competency-based questions were also of average difficulty and tricky too, ensuring a balanced assessment. Students finished the paper well in time and were satisfied with the level of the paper. Overall, all the sets were easy to moderate.

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CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: The exam will comprise of 80 marks questions and the time allotted is 3 hours. The question paper will consist of 39 questions in 3 sections. Section A is Biology, Section B is Chemistry and Section C is Physics. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: It is mandatory for all the students to appear in the first Board examination.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: The Class 10 Science exam will get over at 1.30 pm. The exam is underway.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: For Class 10 students, the Board will conduct two board exams this year onwards.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: The Class 10 board exam for Science paper begins.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: The entry to appear for the exam has closed. No student will be allowed to enter the exam hall now.

1. The Board has updated the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as per the current evaluation scheme.

2. They have assigned fewer answer books to each evaluator to allow sufficient time for quality evaluation.

3. Capacity-building programs for evaluators have been planned.

4. Short instructional videos for guidance.

5. Evaluation process to be completed in 8-10 days instead of 10-12 days like previous years.

CBSE Class 10th Science Exam 2026 Live: The Science exam will begin in an hour. Students must reach the exam centre by 10 am. The gates to enter the exam centre will close after that.