CBSE Class 10 Math Board paper analysis: ‘The exam paper covered equitable syllabus with a chance to fairly score’

The CBSE Class 10 Math Board exam was scheduled for February 17, 2026. The three-hour exam carried a total of 100 marks, divided into 80 marks for theory and 20 marks for internal assessment. The exam paper contains 38 questions divided into five sections: A, B, C, D, and E.

Section A comprises questions 1 to 18 as multiple-choice questions (MCQs), while questions 19 and 20 are Assertion-Reason based, each carrying 1 mark.

Section B includes questions 21 to 25, which are very short answer (VSA) type questions, carrying 2 marks each.

Section C consists of questions 26 to 31, which are short answer (SA) type questions, each worth 3 marks.

Section D has questions 32 to 35 as long answer (LA) type questions, each carrying 5 marks.

Section E contains case study-based questions 36 to 38, carrying 4 marks each, with sub-parts valued at 1, 1, and 2 marks respectively.

According to Mrs Manisha Chaudhary, TGT Mathematics at Apeejay School, Faridabad, Sector 15, “The overall difficulty level of the question paper was moderate. It was
well-structured in accordance with the CBSE syllabus and adhered to the prescribed unit-wise weightage outlined in the curriculum. The paper offered balanced coverage of the syllabus, including an appropriate mix of questions from all units. In the Basic paper, students faced slight difficulty while attempting the case-based questions. Each section included a
well-proportioned combination of application-based, conceptual, and direct/theoretical question.”

“The questions reflected a good mix of conceptual, application-oriented, and direct problems. Case study and assertion-reason questions required analytical thinking but remained within the syllabus limits. Internal choices were provided appropriately. Overall, the paper was fair, balanced, and scoring for students who had a clear conceptual understanding and had practiced regularly,” she said in conclusion.