CBSE Class 10 2027: syllabus, exam pattern and chapter-wise practice
CBSE Class 10 (Central Board of Secondary Education) covers 7 subjects and 99 chapters. The main exam is usually held in February to April; confirm dates on the board's official site. Every subject below links to its chapters, important question types and practice tests that follow the real paper.
Subjects and chapters
Mathematics
14 chapters · Real Numbers, Polynomials…
Science
13 chapters · Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids, Bases and Salts…
Social Science
23 chapters · The Rise of Nationalism in Europe, Nationalism in India…
English (Language and Literature)
19 chapters · Reading: Unseen Passages, Writing: Formal Letter…
Hindi Course A
10 chapters · क्षितिज: काव्य खंड, क्षितिज: गद्य खंड…
Hindi Course B
10 chapters · स्पर्श: काव्य खंड, स्पर्श: गद्य खंड…
Sanskrit
10 chapters · शेमुषी: पाठ, अपठित अवबोधनम्…
Exam pattern and marking
Duration: 180 minutes Each subject is a separate paper. Marking: 1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking. Total marks per paper: 80.
| Paper / section | Questions | Question types |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | MCQ (single correct), Assertion and reason, Short answer, Long answer, case based |
| Science | 39 | MCQ (single correct), Assertion and reason, Short answer, Long answer, case based |
| Social Science | 38 | MCQ (single correct), Short answer, Long answer |
| English (Language and Literature) | 11 | MCQ (single correct), Short answer, Long answer |
| Hindi Course A | 17 | MCQ (single correct), Short answer, Long answer |
| Hindi Course B | 17 | MCQ (single correct), Short answer, Long answer |
| Sanskrit | 18 | MCQ (single correct), Short answer, Long answer |
How to prepare for CBSE Class 10
- Finish the chapter list once from the NCERT or prescribed textbook, then practise chapter by chapter; the CBSE Class 10 2027 paper does not leave the syllabus.
- Attempt at least five previous-year or model papers under the real time limit before the exam. Timed practice is where most marks are lost or saved.
- Keep an error log. Re-attempt every wrong question after 1, 3 and 7 days; this is what the spaced revision in Myrix Learn does for you automatically.
- For subjective papers, write full answers by hand at least twice a week; examiners award step marks, diagrams and labelled figures.
CBSE Class 10 previous-year question papers
Official CBSE Class 10 papers you can attempt question by question inside Myrix Learn, with the official marking scheme shown after you answer:
- Science 2025 (all three sets)
- Mathematics Standard 2025
Official source
Dates, admit cards and the official syllabus are published by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The exam is usually held in February to April. www.cbse.gov.in
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Frequently asked questions
When is the CBSE Class 10 2027 exam?
The CBSE Class 10 main exam is usually held in February to April. The exact 2027 timetable is released by the board a few months earlier on its official website; this page links to it above.
What is the CBSE Class 10 syllabus for 2027?
The syllabus covers 7 subjects. Each subject on this page lists every chapter in order, taken from the current prescribed textbooks. Open a subject to see its chapters, typical question types and practice tests.
Are there CBSE Class 10 previous-year papers with solutions?
Yes. Myrix Learn has official CBSE Class 10 papers you can attempt one question at a time, with the official marking scheme shown after each answer.
Can I prepare for CBSE Class 10 in Hindi?
Yes. Practice tests, the AI doubt solver and this page are available in Hindi and English; switch the language from the footer.
Is the practice free?
Daily practice tests and the weekend All-India Scholarship Test are free. The paid plan is ₹99 for the first month and ₹297 a month after that, and students who study 10 and 15 days in a month get 25% and 50% of that month's fee back as a study reward.