The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted Class 10 Science exam today. The exam began at 10.30 am and concluded around 1.30 pm across 7,842 centres in India and 26 locations abroad. Around 42 lakh students from 8,000 schools in India and abroad are appearing for the Class 10 and 12 board exams 2025.
The board has put strict security measures in place to avoid any cheating cases in the exam. Students are undergoing checks, while mobile phones and electronic items are strictly prohibited.
The examination paper consisted of 5 sections, with a total of 80 marks and a time duration of 3 hours. The paper pattern included a mix of question types, such as MCQs, Reason Assertion, Very Short Answers, Short Answers, Long Answers, and Case-Based Questions, including Competency-Based questions.
Paper pattern
The examination paper consisted of 5 sections, with a total of 80 marks and a time duration of 3 hours. The paper pattern included a mix of question types, such as MCQs, Reason Assertion, Very Short Answers, Short Answers, Long Answers, and Case-Based Questions, including Competency-Based questions.
Paper had a balanced mix of easy, moderate and challenging questions
Dr Arti Chopra, principal, Amity International School, Sector 46, Gurugram says that the paper had a balanced mix of easy, moderate, and challenging questions. "Approximately 46% of the questions were easy to moderate, testing students' knowledge, understanding, and recall. Application-Based questions accounted for 22% of the paper, while Competency-Based questions made up 32%. Some questions required careful consideration, as similar concepts were tested in multiple questions. Additionally, there were some minor issues with the paper, such as incomplete data in the options for an MCQ question in Physics."
Students found Bio portion easier as compared to Physics and Chemistry
"Overall, student feedback was positive. Students expressed satisfaction and relief upon completing the examination, with many commenting that the paper was easy and manageable. Some students noted that many questions were directly from the NCERT textbook, while others appreciated the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills," she added.
Renu Tewari, Department Head- Science, Vidyagyan School, Bulandshahar said, "Overall the paper is balanced predominated with application based questions and high order thinking based questions. Section A is good mix of understanding and skill based MCQs. Section B comprises of 5 reasoning based questions. Section C is very analytical and requires critical thinking. Section D is designed to check conceptual knowledge. Section E is case study based comprising of questions which address the objectivity of the concepts like electric circuits, growth movement and metal and non metals."
Students claimed that they found bio portion easier as compared to physics and chemistry.
CBSE Board Exams 2025: Important Guidelines
The board has issued guidelines regarding the dress code, permitted and prohibited items in the exam hall, unfair means practices (UFMs), and associated penalties.
Dress Code
Regular students: Must wear their school uniform.
Private candidates: Should wear light, comfortable clothing.
Permitted Items In the Exam Hall
Stationery: Transparent pouch, geometry/pencil box, blue or royal blue ink pen, ballpoint pen, gel pen, scale, eraser, and writing pad.
Other items: Transparent water bottle, analogue watch, metro card, bus pass, and cash.
Prohibited Items
Stationery & Devices: Printed/handwritten materials, loose paper bits, calculators (except for Dyscalculia students, who will receive one from the centre), pen drives, log tables (will be provided at the centre), electronic pens, and scanners.
Communication devices: Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands, smartwatches, and cameras.
Personal belongings: Wallets, handbags, goggles, and pouches.
Food items: Packed or unpacked food (except for diabetic students)
CBSE dismissed allegations of paper leak
The board had earlier released an official statement refuting claims of paper leak of the board exam 2025. Assuring that the board was actively monitoring and taking action against those responsible for spreading false information, CBSE noted that these claims were baseless and are aimed at creating unnecessary panic among students.
